Politics & Government

A health worker dons protective gear at a drive-through COVID-19 testing site set up by the Los Angeles Fire Department in Inglewood, Calif., on Monday. The Trump administration has released new guidelines on testing.

READ: Coronavirus Testing Guidelines From The White House

7:12pm April 27, 2020

by NPR Staff

The Trump administration released a blueprint on Monday for the roles the federal government, states and the private sector should play in rolling out additional COVID-19 testing.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee visits a drive-through COVID-19 testing location on April 18 in Franklin, Tenn.

Tennessee Restaurants Reopen As State Sees Biggest 1-Day Jump In COVID-19 Cases

7:08pm April 27, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

The state reported 478 new confirmed cases on Sunday, an increase of 5.2%. Restaurants can begin serving dine-in customers on Monday, with retail stores opening later this week.

Voters cast their ballots in the midterm election in Brooklyn on November 6, 2018.

New York Cancels Primary Election, Angering Sanders Supporters

5:38pm April 27, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

State elections officials canceled New York's Democratic presidential primary amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, a move that supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders strongly oppose.

Coronavirus Updates: CDC Identifies New Coronavirus Symptoms

5:10pm April 27, 2020

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added new symptoms to the list of those seen in people with the coronavirus. NPR political and science reporters update on the latest coronavirus news.

Former Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg speaks to supporters as he announces the suspension of his campaign and his endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden on March 4.

Politics & Government

Bloomberg Campaign To Fund Health Insurance For Fired Staffers Until November

5:03pm April 27, 2020

by Juana Summers

Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign originally promised jobs through the election, then laid off hundreds of workers. Health coverage was offered until the end of April and has been extended.

The IRS is calling back thousands of workers, but says they must provide their own face coverings because the agency has not yet secured enough personal protective equipment.

IRS Tells Thousands To Return To Work, With Their Own Face Masks

4:59pm April 27, 2020

by Brian Naylor

Anyone who returns to work has to wear a face covering, the agency says, but it may not have enough for every employee. The House Ways and Means Committee called the move "completely irresponsible."

Greensboro, Local Groups Will Pass Out Thousands Of Free Masks To Public

4:54pm April 27, 2020

by Keri Brown

Greensboro is partnering with local groups to provide free face masks to the public as concerns over COVID-19 remain. They'll be available starting Wednesday, April 29.

Some 78% of New York voters say they trust Gov. Andrew Cuomo to decide when to reopen their state, compared to 16% who say they trust President Trump. Here, Trump and Vice President Mike Pence watch a video of Cuomo speaking, during a coronavirus task for

Conservative New Yorkers Trust Cuomo Over Trump On State Reopening, Poll Finds

4:41pm April 27, 2020

by Lynsey Jeffery

Overall, 78% of New York voters — including a majority of Republicans — say they trust Gov. Andrew Cuomo to decide when to reopen their state.

Politics & Government

North Carolina Session To Begin With COVID-19 Aid Consensus

1:47pm April 27, 2020

by Associated Press, Gary D. Robertson

President Trump on Friday signed about $484 billion more in relief funds amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Americans Are Generally Skeptical Of Government, But Want It To Intervene In A Crisis

11:36am April 27, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The coronavirus pandemic is an example of when Americans want competence from their government at all levels and need to be able to trust their leaders.