Twitter users ask Barack Obama to give national virtual commencement speech to Class of 2020
The request started getting viral traction on Wednesday, April 15.
The request started getting viral traction on Wednesday, April 15.
Murphy: Decision on NJ schools likely on Thursday
New Jersey's more than 600 school districts are currently closed, with educators teaching remotely, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
New Jersey's more than 600 school districts are currently closed, with educators teaching remotely, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
State leaders mandate face masks and address food insecurity in New York City
Governor Andrew Cuomo is mandating that face coverings will be required in busy spaces throughout New York, while New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is targeting making every New Yorker has access to food.
Governor Andrew Cuomo is mandating that face coverings will be required in busy spaces throughout New York, while New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is targeting making every New Yorker has access to food.
WHO, allies lament Trump cut to US funding as virus rages
The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday lamented the U.S. decision to halt funding for the U.N. agency, promising a review of its decisions while sidestepping President Donald Trump’s complaints about its alleged mismanagement, cover-up and missteps.
The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday lamented the U.S. decision to halt funding for the U.N. agency, promising a review of its decisions while sidestepping President Donald Trump’s complaints about its alleged mismanagement, cover-up and missteps.
Elizabeth Warren endorses Joe Biden for president
The Massachusetts Democrat made the announcement on Twitter.
The Massachusetts Democrat made the announcement on Twitter.
Counting 'probable' cases, NYC death toll soars past 10,000
New York City officials have changed their accounting of COVID-related fatalities after acknowledging that stats based only on lab-confirmed tests failed to account for many people dying at home.
New York City officials have changed their accounting of COVID-related fatalities after acknowledging that stats based only on lab-confirmed tests failed to account for many people dying at home.
Cuomo: Trump not king
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took to morning TV shows Tuesday to push back against President Donald Trump's claim of “total” authority to reopen the nation's virus-stalled economy, noting that a president is not an absolute monarch.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took to morning TV shows Tuesday to push back against President Donald Trump's claim of “total” authority to reopen the nation's virus-stalled economy, noting that a president is not an absolute monarch.
Trump reverses course on power to 'reopen' states amid virus
Democratic and Republican governors sounded alarm about a federal power grab a day after Trump asserted he had the ultimate say on when and how to reopen the economy.
Democratic and Republican governors sounded alarm about a federal power grab a day after Trump asserted he had the ultimate say on when and how to reopen the economy.
President Donald Trump announces immediate halt of funding to World Health Organization
President Trump announced the halt of funding on Tuesday.
President Trump announced the halt of funding on Tuesday.
New Jersey reports its biggest jump in coronavirus deaths
More than 2,800 New Jersey residents have died of COVID-related causes, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. The state seems to be entering a peak, officials have said.
More than 2,800 New Jersey residents have died of COVID-related causes, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. The state seems to be entering a peak, officials have said.
Schumer and AOC demand 'Disaster Funeral Assistance'
New York lawmakers are demanding federal 'Disaster Funeral Assistance' to help the families of coronavirus victims bury their loved ones.
New York lawmakers are demanding federal 'Disaster Funeral Assistance' to help the families of coronavirus victims bury their loved ones.
Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Biden in a video on Tuesday.
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Biden in a video on Tuesday.
Fauci 'clarifies' statements made about Trump COVID-19 response as president goes on offensive
The president made his remarks on Monday.
The president made his remarks on Monday.
Joe Biden defeats Bernie Sanders as Wisconsin releases election results
Joe Biden emerged victorious Monday in Wisconsin’s Democratic presidential primary.
Joe Biden emerged victorious Monday in Wisconsin’s Democratic presidential primary.
Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden
Bernie Sanders endorsed his former rival Joe Biden for president on Monday in a joint online appearance.
Bernie Sanders endorsed his former rival Joe Biden for president on Monday in a joint online appearance.
AOC: Biden needs a 'real' health care plan
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden should “at a bare minimum” talk specifics about providing health care for everyone if he hopes to build enthusiasm for his campaign against President Donald Trump, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told The Associated Press.
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden should “at a bare minimum” talk specifics about providing health care for everyone if he hopes to build enthusiasm for his campaign against President Donald Trump, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told The Associated Press.
President Trump says he’ll decide on easing guidelines, not governors
President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation’s social distancing guidelines as he grows anxious to reopen the coronavirus-stricken country as soon as possible.
President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation’s social distancing guidelines as he grows anxious to reopen the coronavirus-stricken country as soon as possible.
Trump retweets #firefauci tweet, raises speculation of a frayed relationship
Trump retweeted DeAnna Lorraine, a former Republican congressional candidate, who called out Fauci and said he told people in late February that "there was nothing to worry about and it posed no threat to the US public at large. Time to #FireFauci."
Trump retweeted DeAnna Lorraine, a former Republican congressional candidate, who called out Fauci and said he told people in late February that "there was nothing to worry about and it posed no threat to the US public at large. Time to #FireFauci."
Former Senate staffer accuses Joe Biden of sexual assault
A former aide to Joe Biden is accusing the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee of sexually assaulting her during the early 1990s when he was a senator.
A former aide to Joe Biden is accusing the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee of sexually assaulting her during the early 1990s when he was a senator.
Signs missed and steps slowed in Trump's pandemic response
From when he first addressed the coronavirus pandemic in January to now, questions are being raised as to whether President Trump missed a series of warning signs and rebuffed advice from experts on how to prepare the nation for the coming crisis.
From when he first addressed the coronavirus pandemic in January to now, questions are being raised as to whether President Trump missed a series of warning signs and rebuffed advice from experts on how to prepare the nation for the coming crisis.