U.S. prosecutors drop Mueller-era case against Russian firm
A federal judge approved U.S. prosecutors’ request on Monday night to dismiss the criminal case against a Russian firm accused of funding a propaganda operation to meddle in the 2016 presidential election to sway it in President Donald Trump’s favor.
Trump officials urge U.S. Senate to pass House coronavirus bill and pursue more economic stimulus
President Donald Trump’s administration and leading Republicans urged the Senate on Monday to swiftly back a House-passed coronavirus aid plan and seriously consider massive new economic stimulus legislation that was still under development.
Ohio judge denies request to delay Tuesday primary amid coronavirus, other states proceed
An Ohio judge has rejected a request to postpone the state’s presidential primary on Tuesday amid growing concerns about the coronavirus that have shut down schools, restaurants and large gatherings across the country.
Factbox: San Francisco under lockdown: 3.5 million jobs and an $877 billion economy
The San Francisco Bay Area’s economy enters a three-week lockdown at midnight in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, with six regional counties directing residents to keep to their homes as much as possible.
Ohio judge denies request to delay Tuesday primary amid coronavirus, others states proceed
An Ohio judge has rejected a request to postpone the state’s presidential primary on Tuesday amid growing concerns about the coronavirus that have shut down schools, restaurants and large gatherings across the country.
U.S. poll shows growing worries about coronavirus; drop in confidence in government
Some 60% of Americans are now ‘very’ or ‘somewhat worried’ they or a family member will be exposed to the coronavirus, up from 36% in February, while confidence in the government’s ability to respond has fallen sharply, a new poll showed.
Factbox: Trump issues guidelines on ’15 days to slow the spread’
President Donald Trump issued new guidelines on Monday aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus in the United States over the next 15 days. The White House list states:
McDonald’s, Starbucks limit dine-in service in U.S. to slow coronavirus
McDonald’s Corp and Starbucks Corp have decided to close dine-in areas at many U.S. stores and shifted to take-away and delivery services, even as major cities ordered restaurants and bars closed to stop spread of the coronavirus.
Federal prosecutors ordered to probe fraudsters exploiting coronavirus fears
U.S. Attorney General William Barr directed federal prosecutors on Monday to pursue fraudsters seeking to exploit peoples’ fears of the coronavirus pandemic by peddling fake cures or masquerading as government officials through phishing email schemes.
Ohio judge denies request to postpone voting on Tuesday – local reports
An Ohio judge has denied a request to delay the state’s Tuesday primary elections until June 2nd amid coronavirus concerns, according to local news reports.
