Trump's Mar-a-Lago furloughs 153 servers, cooks amid coronavirus pandemic
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Trump announces 60-day 'pause' on immigration, will only apply to those seeking certain green cards
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
Elective surgeries can resume in parts of New York
The governor says elective treatments will be allowed in places where the COVID-19 outbreak is less severe.
The governor says elective treatments will be allowed in places where the COVID-19 outbreak is less severe.
New York City to hold ticker-tape parade for coronavirus heroes
Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will hold a ticker-tape parade for healthcare workers and other frontline workers in the coronavirus pandemic when the situation improves.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will hold a ticker-tape parade for healthcare workers and other frontline workers in the coronavirus pandemic when the situation improves.
Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
Puerto Rican Day Parade among growing list of canceled events in New York City
Large gatherings, including some of the most popular parades that are held annually in the city, will be canceled in New York this summer.
Large gatherings, including some of the most popular parades that are held annually in the city, will be canceled in New York this summer.
Murphy: COVID-19 outbreak is stabilizing in New Jersey
Social distancing is helping contain the virus, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.
Social distancing is helping contain the virus, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.
'Political game'? Governors push back on President Trump's virus charge
A chorus of governors from both parties pushed back hard Monday after President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game” by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. The governors countered that the White House must do more to help states do the testing that's needed before they can ease up on stay-at-home orders.
A chorus of governors from both parties pushed back hard Monday after President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game” by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. The governors countered that the White House must do more to help states do the testing that's needed before they can ease up on stay-at-home orders.
Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
Cuomo: Essential workers should get hazard pay
Cuomo suggested that the federal government fund hazard pay for health care workers, public safety workers, transit workers, building cleaning service workers, grocery and delivery workers, childcare workers, airline workers, and more.
Cuomo suggested that the federal government fund hazard pay for health care workers, public safety workers, transit workers, building cleaning service workers, grocery and delivery workers, childcare workers, airline workers, and more.
Evolving aid package offers billions for hospitals, testing
The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement as early as Sunday on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement as early as Sunday on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
Cuomo: NY is past high point of coronavirus, but "no time to get cocky"
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a press conference on Sunday that New York appears to have gotten past the peak of coronavirus infections, but that the current news is only good "compared to the terrible news we were living with."
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a press conference on Sunday that New York appears to have gotten past the peak of coronavirus infections, but that the current news is only good "compared to the terrible news we were living with."
New NY virus deaths under 550 for first time since April 1
The daily increase in coronavirus deaths in New York state has dropped under 550 for the first time in over two weeks as hospitalizations continue to decline, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday, while warning that the crisis is far from over: Hospitals are still reporting nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 patients per day.
The daily increase in coronavirus deaths in New York state has dropped under 550 for the first time in over two weeks as hospitalizations continue to decline, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday, while warning that the crisis is far from over: Hospitals are still reporting nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 patients per day.
Gov. Cuomo talks testing, federal funding and nursing homes in coronavirus press conference
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo discussed the need for federal assistance to increase coronavirus testing, funding for states and the horrific impact of the virus in NY nursing homes at a press conference on Saturday.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo discussed the need for federal assistance to increase coronavirus testing, funding for states and the horrific impact of the virus in NY nursing homes at a press conference on Saturday.
Gov. Murphy reports 4,070 deaths, but signs of progress
The state of New Jersey says more than 4,000 people in the state have died during the coronavirus outbreak, but the governor is reporting signs of progress. Gov. Phil Murphy announced Saturday another 231 deaths among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 4,070. Another 3,026 cases were announced, bringing the statewide total to 81,420, he said.
The state of New Jersey says more than 4,000 people in the state have died during the coronavirus outbreak, but the governor is reporting signs of progress. Gov. Phil Murphy announced Saturday another 231 deaths among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 4,070. Another 3,026 cases were announced, bringing the statewide total to 81,420, he said.
NJ boy commended for asking for food donations instead of birthday gifts
Gov. Phil Murphy called attention to Dominic's incredible efforts to help during the COVID-19 pandemic in a press conference Saturday.
Gov. Phil Murphy called attention to Dominic's incredible efforts to help during the COVID-19 pandemic in a press conference Saturday.
Lacking US coordination, states team up on when to reopen
President Donald Trump, in a roller-coaster week of reversals and contradictions, told governors to “call your own shots” on lifting stay-at-home orders once the coronavirus threat subsides. But then he took to Twitter to push some to reopen their economies quickly and tell them it was their job to ramp up testing.
President Donald Trump, in a roller-coaster week of reversals and contradictions, told governors to “call your own shots” on lifting stay-at-home orders once the coronavirus threat subsides. But then he took to Twitter to push some to reopen their economies quickly and tell them it was their job to ramp up testing.
Experts worry politics will guide voters' virus precautions
Laura Herd says she sleeps better because her state's governor, Michigan Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, imposed one of the nation's strictest stay-at-home orders to combat the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump's actions are another story.
Laura Herd says she sleeps better because her state's governor, Michigan Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, imposed one of the nation's strictest stay-at-home orders to combat the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump's actions are another story.
Trump targets Democratic advantage with people of color
For the majority of people of color who believe Donald Trump is a racist unworthy of reelection, the Republican president can point to Alice Marie Johnson.
For the majority of people of color who believe Donald Trump is a racist unworthy of reelection, the Republican president can point to Alice Marie Johnson.