Two Illinois coronavirus patients recovered and returned home: governor
Illinois has “successfully contained” the new coronavirus to two confirmed cases, with both patients recovering fully and returning home, Governor J.B. Pritzker said on Friday.
U.S. lawmakers warned of wider coronavirus outbreak; White House urges calm
A top U.S. health official told lawmakers on Friday to expect many more coronavirus cases in the United States, a source said, as the Trump administration faced mounting criticism for its response to the crisis.
Mulvaney alleges U.S. media is focusing on coronavirus to hurt Trump, advises turning off TV
White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney on Friday played down the deadly coronavirus that has caused U.S. stock markets to plummet, telling top conservatives that wall-to-wall news coverage of the disease is a ploy to hurt his boss, President D…
Both Illinois coronavirus patients recovered and returned home-governor
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Friday said that the state had “successfully contained” the coronavirus to two confirmed cases, with both patients recovering fully and returning home.
U.S. lawmakers may vote on coronavirus response bill as soon as next week: source
The U.S. House of Representatives could vote on an emergency bill aimed at providing funding for the country’s coronavirus response as soon as next week, a congressional source said on Friday.
Health official warns U.S. lawmakers of wider coronavirus outbreak: source
A top U.S. health official told lawmakers on Friday there would be many more coronavirus cases in the United States and the nation did not have enough testing resources, a source said, as criticism of the Trump administration’s response to the crisis m…
House panel seeks to interview the four career prosecutors who quit Roger Stone case
The Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Friday said it is seeking interviews with current and former federal prosecutors who may have knowledge of political meddling in criminal cases, including the four career offi…
Madoff customer payout nears $14 billion, as dying swindler seeks freedom
Bernard Madoff’s former customers will soon see their total recovery approach $14 billion, a court-appointed trustee said on Friday, as the dying swindler awaits a decision on whether the U.S. government will support his request to leave prison early.
Trump administration defends coronavirus response from rising criticism
The Trump administration on Friday sought to reassure Americans that it was responding to the threat of a U.S. coronavirus outbreak, as the flu-like illness spread to more countries and stock markets dropped sharply again.
On the trail: Biden battles to secure needed victory in South Carolina
Former Vice President Joe Biden plans to stump hard in South Carolina on Friday, aiming to solidify support in the Southern state where a lead among black voters may give his campaign for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination a needed boost.
