Trump fired watchdog who was probing Saudi arms sales: lawmakers
President Donald Trump may have fired State Department Inspector General Steve Linick because he was investigating U.S. military sales to Saudi Arabia, Democratic lawmakers said on Monday, although Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he sought Linick’s…
Lucky U.S. chickens fly the coop as pandemic hits egg demand
About 1,000 lucky chickens flew on two chartered cargo planes to a California sanctuary from an Iowa farm that has been euthanizing its flock as the coronavirus outbreak slashes restaurant demand for eggs, an animal rights group said.
Pro sports events in California could begin sans fans June 1: governor
California could allow pro sporting events to take place without fans present as soon as June 1, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday.
Trump to replace D.C. prosecutor in controversial Stone, Flynn cases
President Donald Trump on Monday nominated a federal prosecutor in Ohio to become the next U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, succeeding one who has faced growing criticism over his handling of criminal cases involving the president’s allies.
Niagara Falls to begin reopening, sports teams should play: NY governor
Niagara Falls is part of a sixth New York state region to start reopening after clearing a hurdle for tracing the spread of the novel coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday.
As more Americans emerge from lockdown, virus vaccine potential lifts markets
The phased reopening of U.S. business and social life gained traction on Monday with more Americans emerging from coronavirus lockdowns and stock markets rising on early test results of a potential vaccine.
As Biden crafts U.S. coronavirus response proposals, Warren has his ear
Presumptive Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden has been speaking regularly with former rival Elizabeth Warren on public health and economic relief ideas as he crafts more ambitious proposals aimed at helping Americans through the coronaviru…
Obama, Biden not targeted in U.S. review of Russia probe, Barr says
U.S. Attorney General William Barr said on Monday he does not expect a Justice Department review of the FBI’s handling of 2016 election interference to lead to criminal investigation of former President Barack Obama or former Vice President Joe Biden.
San Francisco Bay Area to open for manufacturing, curbside retail
Businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area may open for manufacturing, retail with curbside pickup and warehouse distribution, health directors of five counties that make up most of the region said Monday.
U.S. CDC reports 1,480,349 coronavirus cases, 89,407 deaths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 1,480,349 cases of the coronavirus, and said the number of deaths had risen to 89,407.
