Factbox: U.S. lawmakers who tested positive for the coronavirus
Three members of the U.S. Congress have tested positive for the new coronavirus, and more than two dozen others have said they are self-quarantining, even as lawmakers scramble to pass more legislation to help cope with the pandemic.
Pompeo will not self-isolate after Afghanistan, Qatar trip
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not self-isolate after returning from Afghanistan and Qatar on Tuesday because neither country was on a U.S. government list calling for such precautions when he visited, a State Department medical official said…
Trump, Pence held call with investors on economy: administration official
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence held a conference call on Tuesday with Wall Street investors to discuss the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve and other issues, an administration official said.
Lockheed gets $932 million Pentagon contract for THAAD interceptors
Lockheed Martin Corp was awarded a $932 million Pentagon contract on Tuesday for THAAD interceptor missiles, some of which are slated to be delivered to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Amid worsening pandemic, Trump says America should re-open for business by mid-April
U.S. President Donald Trump pressed his case on Tuesday for a re-opening of the U.S. economy by mid-April despite a surge in coronavirus cases, downplaying the pandemic as he did in its early stages by comparing it to the seasonal flu.
Trump, New York’s Cuomo clash over federal response to virus
U.S. President Donald Trump and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo exchanged verbal shots on Tuesday over the federal response to the coronavirus crisis in the hard-hit state.
New York’s virus outlook darkens, even as Trump pushes to reopen economy
The worst of the coronavirus outbreak will hit New York state faster and harder than previously thought, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday as the World Health Organization said the United States could emerge as the epicenter of the global pandemic….
‘Humor is healing’: Laughter soothes nerves during COVID-19 trauma
Americans are employing humor as a balm to soothe nerves during the coronavirus pandemic, flocking to new Instagram stars like Quentin Quarantino and sharing Facebook memes about taking off bras and pants and putting on weight in self-quarantine.
Trump says restrictions will lead to thousands of deaths, cites no evidence
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that coronavirus restrictions, which have shut down businesses in many places across the country, could themselves lead to suicides or other fatalities.
Judge rejects ex-Trump lawyer Cohen’s bid for freedom, even with COVID-19 risk
A federal judge on Tuesday denied Michael Cohen’s request to be released early from prison, saying U.S. President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and fixer should accept the consequences of his crimes rather than invoke the coronavirus pandemic t…
