Republicans postpone vote on controversial Fed nominee Shelton
Republicans in the U.S. Senate have postponed plans to advance Federal Reserve nominee Judy Shelton, according to a congressional source, heading off a fight over a figure who has drawn bipartisan skepticism for her controversial views.
U.S. Navy to carry out deeper review of coronavirus-hit ship
The U.S. Navy on Wednesday said that it would carry out a broader review into the spread of the coronavirus aboard an aircraft carrier, a move likely to delay a decision on the future of the ship’s fired captain.
Democrats push for U.S. coronavirus supply czar to oversee key medical needs
Congressional Democrats on Wednesday proposed a bill that would require a U.S. coronavirus supply czar to oversee critical medical supplies, while the top Senate Republican doubled down on demands for business protections.
Michigan to reopen construction industry in state on May 7: spokesman
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will allow the state’s construction industry to return to work on May 7 as the Midwestern state battles the coronavirus outbreak, a spokesman said on Wednesday.
Parallel lives: Twin-brother ER doctors fight COVID-19 in New York, Miami
Emergency room doctor Michael D’Urso has had some bleak days on the front lines of New York City’s battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida to unveil reopening plan as data shows painful contraction of U.S. economy
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday prepared to unveil his plan for easing restrictions on businesses in his state, as data showed the U.S. economy contracted 4.8% in the first quarter due to the shutdowns to fight the coronavirus.
Democrats unveil bill requiring U.S. coronavirus supply czar
U.S. Senate Democrats unveiled legislation on Wednesday requiring the Pentagon to name a civilian officer to oversee the nation’s supply and production of medical supplies and equipment needed to combat the spread of the new coronavirus.
Trump hails U.S. coronavirus testing as infections cross a million
The United States has reported more than a million coronavirus infections only because of its testing, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, hailing the effort as being “much better than any other country in the world”.
U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass Vietnam War toll as Florida readies reopening plan
The U.S. coronavirus death toll climbed above 58,000 on Tuesday, surpassing the loss of American life from the Vietnam War, as Florida’s governor met with President Donald Trump to discuss an easing of economic restraints.
Trump orders U.S. meat-processing plants to stay open despite coronavirus fears
President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered meat-processing plants to stay open to protect the food supply in the United States, despite concerns about coronavirus outbreaks, drawing a backlash from unions that said at-risk workers required more protecti…
