House Democratic Leadership Discusses Economic Relief Package
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, about the economic rescue package that the Senate has passed.
Politics & Government
READ: President Trump's Letter To Governors On New Coronavirus Guidelines
Trump said his administration is working on new guidelines for governments to use when making decisions on relaxing or increasing coronavirus measures.
Barr: Federal Prisons Mustn't Become 'Petri Dishes' For Coronavirus
The attorney general said the Bureau of Prisons has locked down some prisons and could send some at-risk inmates home as it copes with the pandemic.
Trump Has Declared 'War' On The Presidency, Author Says
Benjamin Wittes says Trump has changed the presidency fundamentally — and we're seeing the impact during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is the author, with Susan Hennessey, of Unmaking the Presidency
U.S. Unseals Drug Trafficking Charges Against Venezuela's President Maduro
The government is accused of letting Colombians linked with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia use its airspace to fly cocaine north through Central America to destinations in North America.
Coronavirus Relief Package Offers Up More Than $30 Billion For Education
Amid widespread public school and higher education closures, the Senate bill sets money aside for remote learning and gives Education Secretary Betsy DeVos new power.
Trump's New Chief Of Staff Not Yet Fully On The Job Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Congressman Mark Meadows of North Carolina has long had President Trump's ear. Now he's transitioning to what was a notoriously difficult job, even without a national crisis.
News Brief: Coronavirus' Economic Effects, Testing For COVID-19
New unemployment claims are expected to shatter records. A $2 trillion emergency relief package passes in the Senate and heads to the House. And, the mixed message about testing for the coronavirus.
Senate Passes Bi-Partisan Relief Package Amid COVID-19 Economic Downturn
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the $2 trillion package Wednesday night. It is designed to alleviate some of the worst effects of the economic downturn as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.