Democrats swap virtual campaign events for rallies in coronavirus crisis
Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden on Wednesday canceled political rallies in Florida and Illinois due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic and replaced them with what his campaign called “virtual events” in the two states.
U.S. Capitol will end public tours, timing unclear: officials
The U.S. Capitol will end public tours during a coronavirus outbreak that has sickened more than 1,100 people in the United States and 125,000 worldwide, two congressional officials said on Wednesday.
Washington state bans gatherings, may close schools to fight COVID-19
Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Wednesday banned gatherings of over 250 people in the Seattle area, said he may soon close all schools and did not rule out eventual lockdowns to slow the spread of the United States’ deadliest coronavirus outbreak.
Prominent Houston pastor pleads guilty to defrauding elderly investors
A prominent Houston megachurch pastor who counseled presidents and top executives pleaded guilty on Wednesday of conspiracy to sell $3.5 million in worthless bonds to elderly investors.
Wall Street tells Trump financial system strong, ready to support borrowers
The U.S. banking industry is strong and ready to help businesses and consumers weather economic fallout from the fast-spreading coronavirus, Wall Street chief executives told President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday.
Sanders vows to remain in White House race despite more losses to Biden
A resolute Bernie Sanders said on Wednesday he would stay in the Democratic presidential race despite a series of big losses to front-runner Joe Biden, promising to keep up the public pressure for his sweeping economic and social justice proposals.
Coronavirus probe at California nursing home slowed by shortage of test kits
A shortage of coronavirus testing kits is complicating efforts by California health officials to monitor a potential outbreak of the disease at nursing home where an elderly woman died from the infectious disease this week, authorities said on Wednesda…
Pelosi says she hopes Trump administration will back House coronavirus package
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday she hopes the Trump administration will back the coronavirus package that House Democrats will bring to the floor for a vote on Thursday.
Pelosi, Mnuchin hold second phone call on Wednesday on coronavirus
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke for a second time on Wednesday about legislation to bolster the economy in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, Pelosi’s office said in a tweet.
Payroll tax cut just one option being considered in coronavirus response: U.S. Senate’s Grassley
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley said on Wednesday that a payroll tax cut was just one of the options under consideration to offset the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
