Medal of Honor recipient dies; saved lives in Afghanistan
Former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II, who received the Medal of Honor in 2018 for braving heavy gunfire to save lives in Afghanistan, has died of cancer. He was 41.
Former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II, who received the Medal of Honor in 2018 for braving heavy gunfire to save lives in Afghanistan, has died of cancer. He was 41.
Fauci urges caution on schools, warns against ‘cavalier’ idea that children are immune from COVID-19
Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.
Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.
House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service
A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service
A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service
'The American people are worth it': Pelosi defends $3T virus aid package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the stunning $3 trillion price tag on Democrats' pandemic relief package as what is needed to confront the “villainous virus” and economic collapse.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the stunning $3 trillion price tag on Democrats' pandemic relief package as what is needed to confront the “villainous virus” and economic collapse.
White House rejects reports that Pence is self-isolating after coronavirus exposure
The White House rejected reports that Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating away from the White House after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at the office.
The White House rejected reports that Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating away from the White House after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at the office.
Three members of White House task force, including Fauci, in quarantine after COVID-19 contact
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield and FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn are all in self-quarantine after coming into contact with someone who has coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield and FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn are all in self-quarantine after coming into contact with someone who has coronavirus.
White House Coronavirus Task Force could wind down work by early June
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
Tara Reade: 'I didn't use sexual harassment' in Biden complaint
Reade said she described her issues with Biden but “the main word I used — and I know I didn’t use sexual harassment — I used ‘uncomfortable.’ And I remember ‘retaliation.’”
Reade said she described her issues with Biden but “the main word I used — and I know I didn’t use sexual harassment — I used ‘uncomfortable.’ And I remember ‘retaliation.’”
Crowd cheers for Washington D.C. flyover to praise essential workers
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Trump seeks $250 billion more from Congress for payrolls
President Donald Trump's sudden request Tuesday to pump $250 billion more into a just-launched payroll program for small businesses may hit roadblocks.
President Donald Trump's sudden request Tuesday to pump $250 billion more into a just-launched payroll program for small businesses may hit roadblocks.
Trump says he will 'put a hold' on US funding to WHO, says 'they missed the call' on COVID-19
The president made the remarks on Tuesday.
The president made the remarks on Tuesday.
Pelosi seeking at least $1 trillion for next coronavirus bill
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that another $1 trillion is needed for the next coronavirus rescue package.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that another $1 trillion is needed for the next coronavirus rescue package.
‘Toughest’ weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads, Trump says
“There will be a lot of death, unfortunately,” Trump said in a somber start to his daily briefing on the pandemic, “There will be death.”
“There will be a lot of death, unfortunately,” Trump said in a somber start to his daily briefing on the pandemic, “There will be death.”
Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
The president signed the unprecedented order into law on Friday.
The president signed the unprecedented order into law on Friday.
Senate passes COVID-19 rescue package on unanimous vote
The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months
President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump signs order prohibiting medical supply hoarding, says FEMA distributing millions of masks
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
Washington, D.C. police close down streets and bridges to limit crowds visiting cherry blossoms
Washington, D.C. police are blocking bridges and roads in an effort to limit crowds visiting the cherry blossoms.
Washington, D.C. police are blocking bridges and roads in an effort to limit crowds visiting the cherry blossoms.
$3,000 per family cash payment in rescue package, White House says
Negotiations continued Sunday on a rescue package for American workers and businesses.
Negotiations continued Sunday on a rescue package for American workers and businesses.
Rihanna donates $5M to coronavirus relief through Clara Lionel foundation
Rihanna has made a $5 million contribution to coronavirus relief efforts through her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF).
Rihanna has made a $5 million contribution to coronavirus relief efforts through her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF).