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...
Trump says U.S. states safely reopening despite warnings of virus resurgence
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that U.S. states are safely starting to reopen businesses, even as some public health officials warned that relaxing restrictions...
Pelosi says fourth U.S. coronavirus aid bill to pass Thursday
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she expects the House of Representatives to pass Congress’ latest coronavirus aid bill on Thursday, paving the way for...