U.S. House not returning next week, Trump says Democrats on ‘vacation’
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives will not return to Washington next week as planned, due to the continuing risk of coronavirus infection, Democratic leaders said on Tuesday, a reversal of plans outlined only a day earlier.
U.S. coronavirus death toll exceeds Americans killed in Vietnam War as cases top 1 million
The U.S. death toll from the novel coronavirus on Tuesday exceeded the 58,220 American lives lost during the Vietnam War as cases topped 1 million, according to a Reuters tally.
California plans to reopen some retail, manufacturing within weeks
California curbside retail, manufacturing and other “lower-risk workplaces” should reopen within weeks as coronavirus testing and tracing improves, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Tuesday.
U.S. court ruling could threaten pipeline projects with delays
Several major U.S. oil and natural gas pipeline projects could be at risk of delays after a U.S. district judge in Montana this month said the Army Corps of Engineers had inappropriately used a national permit program, energy analysts said on Tuesday.
Americans losing faith in what Trump says about the coronavirus: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Americans appear to be losing faith in what President Donald Trump says about the coronavirus pandemic, with almost everyone rejecting Trump’s remark that COVID-19 may be treated by injecting infected people with bleach or other disinfectants, accordin…
California to gradually reopen once testing, tracing improves: officials
Some California workplaces, schools and childcare facilities can gradually reopen once the state improves coronavirus testing and contact tracing, the state’s health officer said on Tuesday.
Suspension of tourist visits to U.S. Capitol extended until May 16
Tourists and other visitors to the U.S. Capitol and adjacent congressional offices will continue to be suspended until May 16, Senate and House of Representatives officials said on Tuesday.
Trump administration should ensure meat plants provide equipment, test workers for virus: union
The largest U.S. meatpacking union said on Tuesday the Trump administration should immediately compel meat companies to provide “the highest level of protective equipment” to slaughterhouse workers and ensure daily coronavirus testing.
U.S. passes 1 million coronavirus cases as Florida’s governor meets Trump
The number of confirmed U.S. coronavirus cases topped 1 million on Tuesday while Florida’s governor met with President Donald Trump to discuss joining other states that have moved to ease restrictions in the face of an economy battered by the pandemic….
Trump: U.S. considering coronavirus testing on some international flights
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was considering having passengers on international flights from coronavirus hot spots be tested for the virus.
