Trump pick for coronavirus recovery watchdog is not independent enough: Democrats
U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick for the new watchdog overseeing $2.3 trillion in coronavirus-related fiscal spending is not independent enough to do the job, congressional...
Captain Crozier cheered by sailors after dismissal over coronavirus plea
U.S. Navy Captain Brett Crozier, the fired commander of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier, has become a political lightning-rod at a time when the Trump administration...
Trump fires intelligence official involved in his impeachment probe
U.S. President Donald Trump notified Congress on Friday that he is firing the inspector general of the U.S. intelligence community who was involved in triggering...
Wisconsin Republicans reject governor’s call to delay Tuesday’s primary and vote by mail
Republican legislative leaders in Wisconsin rejected Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ call on Friday to cancel in-person voting and delay next week’s presidential primary, saying it...
Defense Secretary Esper backed firing of carrier captain Crozier
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper backed the Navy’s firing of the commander of a coronavirus-striken aircraft carrier, the Pentagon said on Friday, amid a backlash...
Senate’s McConnell: Congress will do another coronavirus relief bill
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Friday the U.S. Congress will do another coronavirus relief bill, with healthcare at the top of the...
Supreme Court postpones April oral arguments over coronavirus
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday postponed oral arguments scheduled for April as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and is considering alternative options for...
Wisconsin governor asks to delay Tuesday’s primary, make all voting by mail
Democratic Governor Tony Evers asked Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled legislature on Friday to cancel in-person voting in next week’s presidential primary, making it an all-mail election and...
Wisconsin governor asks legislature to delay Tuesday’s primary, make all voting by mail
Democratic Governor Tony Evers said on Friday he was askingWisconsin’s Republican-controlled legislature to cancel in-person voting in next week’s presidential primary, making it an all-mail...
Supreme Court postpones April oral arguments
The U.S. Supreme Court has postponed oral arguments scheduled for April as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, a spokeswoman said on Friday....