U.S. House expects to pass $500 billion coronavirus bill, avoids fight over remote voting
The U.S. House of Representatives expects to pass a nearly $500 billion coronavirus relief bill on Thursday but will put off any decision on changing...
Trump may push back signing of immigration order amid legal review, aide says
President Donald Trump might delay approving a plan to temporarily halt giving foreigners permanent residence in the United States which he says will protect American...
McConnell says he favors state bankruptcy over more federal aid
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday opened the door to allowing U.S. states to file for bankruptcy to deal with economic losses stemming...
U.S. House will not consider voting by proxy this week: aide
The U.S. House of Representatives will no longer consider remote voting by proxy this week, a House Democratic leadership aide said....
U.S. to reopen national parks, follow coronavirus guidelines: Trump
The Trump administration plans to reopen the country’s national parks and other public lands in line with coronavirus guidelines, U.S. President Donald Trump said on...
Trump says states reopening safely, but New York’s Cuomo warns against ‘acting stupidly’
President Donald Trump on Wednesday applauded steps by a handful of Republican-led U.S. states to reopen their economies, but New York’s governor, wary of a...
Washington Governor Inslee endorses Biden, citing ‘reasoned approach’ to economics, climate
Washington state Governor Jay Inslee endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential bid on Wednesday, praising his former Democratic rival’s “willingness to follow science” in his approach to governing...
Trump touts safety of U.S. states reopening despite warnings of virus resurgence
President Donald Trump on Wednesday applauded steps taken by a handful of Republican-led U.S. states to start reopening their economies despite warnings of a potential...
UK PM Johnson under fire over handling of crisis
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday faced a call for an inquiry into his government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis after failing to fully...
U.S. House to pass nearly $500 billion more in coronavirus aid on Thursday: Pelosi
The U.S. House of Representatives will pass Congress’ latest coronavirus aid bill on Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, paving the way for nearly $500...
