Wisconsin Republicans file lawsuit challenging coronavirus shutdown order
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Democratic Governor Tony Evers, challenging his stay-at-home order to contain the coronavirus outbreak as states’ decisions on when to re-open their economies have become increasingly…
U.S. senators urge cybersecurity officials to defend health sector
A handful of U.S. senators have called on top cybersecurity officials to aggressively protect health and research organizations from potential hacking and other attacks as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic.
New York governor: Trump will get the truth when they meet
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he planned to give U.S. President Donald Trump an unvarnished account of what his state needs to test residents for the novel coronavirus when they meet in Washington on Tuesday.
Trump immigration order to last 30-90 days, apply to permanent immigrants
President Donald Trump’s new executive order banning immigration to the United States will last 30 to 90 days with the chance of renewal and apply narrowly to those seeking permanent immigration status, a senior administration official said.
Trump immigration order to last 30-90 days, apply to permanent immigrants, official says
President Donald Trump’s new executive order banning immigration to the United States will apply narrowly to those seeking permanent immigration status, a senior administration official said on Tuesday.
Trump draft order requires more from tech workers on H-1B visas: Bloomberg
President Donald Trump would require technology workers in the United States on H-1B visas to provide updated certifications that they are not displacing American workers, according to a draft executive order, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.
U.S.’ Pelosi, Schumer welcome deal with funds for small business, hospitals and testing
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer welcomed a bipartisan deal reached on small business loan support, along with money for hospitals and testing, and said the U.S. Congress would aim to pass it this week.
Explainer: Trump’s proposal to suspend legal immigration leaves many unanswered questions
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will suspend legal immigration to limit the spread of the new coronavirus and preserve jobs for Americans but his announcement was short on details.
U.S. Senate deal does not extend assistance to local news outlets
A nearly $500 billion spending deal reached by U.S. Senate leaders on Tuesday does not expand payroll assistance to struggling local newspapers and broadcast stations, whose advertising revenues have plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. attorney general won’t rule out legal action over state coronavirus measures
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