Biden projected to score easy wins in Missouri and Mississippi
Joe Biden was projected to cruise to easy wins in Democratic presidential contests in Missouri and Mississippi on Tuesday, striking an early blow against rival Bernie Sanders on a day when six states made their choices in the race to challenge U.S. Pre…
Washington debates steps to bolster U.S. economy as coronavirus cases mount
As U.S. coronavirus cases rose steadily, the White House and Congress on Tuesday negotiated measures to bolster the U.S. economy and Americans’ paychecks against the outbreak’s impact, prompting a rebound in hard-hit stock markets.
Factbox: U.S. coronavirus stimulus according to Trump, Republicans, and Democrats
President Donald Trump met with fellow Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday to discuss a fiscal stimulus plan to bolster the nation’s economy in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.
Coachella music festival postponed until October over coronavirus
The Coachella music festival in the Southern California desert has been postponed for six months until October because of concerns over the coronavirus, organizer Goldenvoice said on Tuesday.
White House says has sent ‘principles’ for drug pricing reform to Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent “principles” for drug pricing reform to lawmakers, White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement on Tuesday.
U.S. will soon issue coronavirus recommendations to four states: Pence
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Tuesday that federal authorities would unveil recommendations in the next 24 hours aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus in the four states hardest hit so far by the outbreak.
Washington scrambles to aid U.S. economy hit by coronavirus as cases mount
As U.S. coronavirus cases steadily rose, the White House and Congress on Tuesday negotiated over measures to bolster the U.S. economy and Americans’ paychecks against the outbreak’s impact, prompting a rebound in hard-hit stock markets.
Pence says stimulus proposal includes payroll tax relief
The economic stimulus package President Donald Trump discussed with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday includes payroll tax relief and paid family leave, Vice President Mike Pence said.
New York Auto Show postponed to August because of coronavirus
The New York auto show is being postponed until August because of the coronavirus outbreak, the latest in a string of large gatherings canceled because of health concerns.
To limit coronavirus exposure, U.S. airport security screeners push for better masks
A union representing U.S. airport security screeners is urging the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to supply more effective masks to protect against the spread of the new coronavirus, union leadership told Reuters on Tuesday.
