Trump ‘going big’ with $1 trillion stimulus as U.S. coronavirus deaths top 100
The Trump administration said on Tuesday it was pursuing a $1 trillion stimulus package that could deliver $1,000 checks to Americans within two weeks to buttress the economy as the number of deaths from coronavirus nationwide crossed 100.
Front-runner Biden projected to crush Sanders in Florida
Joe Biden was headed to a blowout victory over Bernie Sanders in Florida’s Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday, moving him closer to clinching the nomination to face President Donald Trump in November’s election.
California governor approves $1 billion in emergency coronavirus funds
California’s governor on Tuesday authorized the use of about $1 billion in emergency funds to help the state’s people deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. plans to turn back all asylum seekers at Mexican border, cites coronavirus: reports
The United States plans to turn back all asylum seekers and most other foreigners attempting to enter the United States from Mexico illegally, arguing the step is necessary to combat the fast-spreading coronavirus, according to U.S. media reports on Tu…
A majority of Democrats look to Biden, not Sanders, during a crisis
Most voters in Democratic presidential primaries in Illinois, Florida and Arizona said they trusted Joe Biden to handle a major crisis more than Bernie Sanders, according to Edison Research, as many lined up on Tuesday to vote despite the coronavirus c…
New Yorkers may be ordered to stay home as medical supplies run short
New York City may soon compel most people to stay in their homes except in emergencies or when shopping for essentials, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Tuesday, an order already imposed by San Francisco to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
As American Indian casinos close for coronavirus, industry seeks $18 billion aid
The Native American gaming industry on Tuesday requested $18 billion in U.S. federal aid as it shut casinos that are the sole source of commercial revenue for dozens of tribes in a bid to slow the coronavirus epidemic.
Kansas school buildings ordered closed statewide for remainder of academic year
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday ordered all public and private schools from kindergarten through 12th grade closed to classroom instruction statewide for the remainder of the academic year due to the coronavirus threat.
FAA temporarily closes Chicago Midway air traffic control tower
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it was temporarily closing the air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport after three technicians tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting contingency plans at the airport…
At a glance: Democratic presidential primary results and state delegate counts
Former Vice President Joe Biden extended his lead in the delegate race for the Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday, sweeping the day’s contests with wins in Arizona, Florida and Illinois as the country grappled with the coronavirus.
