Mnuchin says no need for intervention in markets due to coronavirus
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said banking regulators are looking at various possible short-term regulatory actions in response to the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak, but he saw no need for intervention in financial markets.
The revolution that wasn’t: Bernie Sanders’ second presidential bid falls to earth
Michigan voter Monique Dooley believed in Bernie Sanders’ forceful message of support for America’s working class.
U.S. considers economy measures, criticism of coronavirus response grows
As U.S. authorities on Wednesday sought ways to deal with a growing outbreak of coronavirus, the Trump administration is considering cutting taxes, Democratic presidential candidates are canceling events and the governor of New York state is saying the…
White House, tech industry meet to discuss coronavirus response
White House officials met Wednesday with U.S. technology industry officials to discuss tech-related response efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak and ways for government to collaborate with the private sector.
House Democrats seek fast passage of coronavirus bill: Rep. Hoyer
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday rushed to advance a broad package of proposals to help Americans impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, as they also weighed the possibility of shutting the U.S. Capitol to visitors.
Exclusive: White House to discuss new travel restrictions on Europe – sources
The Trump administration is set to discuss new travel restrictions on European countries at a meeting on Wednesday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, sources familiar with the discussions said.
Washington, D.C., recommends cancellation of large gatherings
Washington, D.C., health authorities on Wednesday recommended that any gatherings of 1,000 or more people be canceled or postponed through March 31 to help control the spread of coronavirus in the nation’s capital.
Exclusive: White House told federal health agency to classify coronavirus deliberations – sources
The White House has ordered federal health officials to treat top-level coronavirus meetings as classified, an unusual step that has restricted information and hampered the U.S. government’s response to the contagion, according to four Trump administration officials.
U.S. CDC reports 987 coronavirus cases, death tally of 29
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday reported 987 cases of the coronavirus, an increase of 291 from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 4 to 29.
Top U.S. Senate Democrat: Coronavirus relief must address housing, schools
U.S. Senate Democrats on Wednesday said any economic relief package amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak must include funds to help support housing, and to help keep schools and child care centers clean, among other community-related assistance.
