Fauci warns against ‘prematurely’ opening U.S. states in coronavirus pandemic
Leading U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned Congress that a premature opening of the nation’s economy could lead to additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus.
Trump lawyers grilled at U.S. Supreme Court over keeping his finances secret
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday posed tough questions to an attorney for Donald Trump and a Justice Department lawyer who sought to justify the president’s bid to block Democratic-led congressional committees from getting access to his financial…
McConnell says he is spearheading broad coronavirus liability bill
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday that he is helping to spearhead a broad legislative package that would provide protection against coronavirus-related litigation for businesses and a range of other entities.
U.S. Supreme Court begins arguments in Trump bid to keep his finances secret
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday started hearing arguments in a major showdown over presidential powers arising from President Donald Trump’s attempts to prevent Democratic-led congressional committees and a New York City prosecutor from getting his f…
Fauci to warn U.S. Senate that easing virus restrictions will risk lives: New York Times
Leading U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci will warn Congress on Tuesday that moving too quickly to ease restrictions on business and social life will put lives at risk from the coronavirus pandemic and hamper the economic recovery, the New Y…
Biden warns against coronavirus stimulus corruption
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden warned on Tuesday he would scrutinize any “big company or political insider” who received federal stimulus money they were not supposed to get from the government’s trillion-dollar relief package.
Top U.S. health officials to testify in Senate on coronavirus, economic reopening
Top U.S. health authorities will testify on Tuesday to a Senate committee looking into plans for reopening the nation’s businesses, schools and other sectors of the economy closed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, as experts recommend doing so…
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams endorses Biden for U.S. president
Former Georgia state minority leader Stacey Abrams, a possible Democratic vice presidential pick, endorsed presumptive nominee Joe Biden for U.S. president on Tuesday, citing his stance on climate change, economic recovery and voting rights.
Watchdog reports record number of anti-Semitic incidents in U.S. last year
Jews in the United States suffered the largest number of anti-Semitic incidents last year since the Anti-Defamation League began collecting records 40 years ago, the racism watchdog said on Tuesday.
In one Florida school district, virtual school is not a virtual vacation
Many U.S. schools have stopped taking attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic forced classes online, but one South Florida district has remained committed to the scholastic task, saying it is a way to keep students safe and productive while learning at …