New York confirms two more coronavirus cases, state total at 13
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday announced there were two more confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of infected patients in the state to 13.
Trump says he will block U.S. funds to ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would withhold money from so-called sanctuary jurisdictions after a U.S. court ruled that his administration could block federal law enforcement funds to states and cities that do not cooperate with federal im…
Biden’s comeback leaves Sanders little time to expand appeal
After losing the momentum in the Democratic presidential race, Bernie Sanders has work to do – and little time to do it – to build the “multiracial, multigenerational movement” he says will propel him to victory over Republican President Donald Trump i…
U.S. House passes $8.3 billion bill to battle coronavirus; Senate vote due Thursday
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved on Wednesday an $8.3 billion bill to combat the spread of the new coronavirus and develop vaccines for the highly contagious disease, sending it to the Senate for final passage.
Biden’s Super Tuesday surge reshapes Democratic race, Bloomberg drops out
The search for a Democrat to challenge Republican President Donald Trump in the Nov. 3 election narrowed on Wednesday to a choice between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, who staged a comeback in Super Tuesday voting to become the undisputed standard-bear…
Airline executives tell Trump: planes getting cleaner amid coronavirus concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump met on Wednesday with executives from some of the nation’s top airlines who said they have stepped up procedures to keep planes “clean and disinfected” amid concerns about the coronavirus.
Biden’s presidential campaign raised $7.1 million in online donation in two days
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign raised $7.1 million in online donations in 42 hours, his campaign said late on Wednesday, a boost in fundraising for a candidate who has struggled to keep pace with his rivals and has been vastly …
Washington Democrats cancel event as coronavirus starts to take toll on U.S. campaign season
The highly contagious coronavirus currently making its way around the world had its first impact on the 2020 U.S. election campaign as Washington state Democrats canceled an upcoming weekend fundraiser just days before the party primary there.
U.S. lawmakers to hold hearing on bill that fights child sexual abuse while threatening encryption
The Senate Judiciary Committee said on Wednesday it would hold a hearing on March 11 to discuss legislation aimed at curbing the online distribution of child sexual abuse material and penalizing companies that offer encryption.
Senate Republican sees next step in Biden probe as Democratic presidential race narrows
A U.S. Senate Republican disclosed the next step in his probe of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s son on Wednesday, after the former vice president emerged as front-runner in the race for his party’s nomination.
