Politics & Government

Trump Bans Travelers From Some European Countries To The U.S.

11:17am March 12, 2020

by Franco Ordoñez

The 30-day ban is an attempt to stem the spread of coronavirus. The president announced that measure, along with some economic relief efforts, in a primetime address Wednesday night.

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After big Democratic primary losses, Bernie Sanders listed issues he'd like Joe Biden to address at their one-on-one debate on Sunday.

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Sanders Offers Biden A Path To Win Over His Movement

9:07am March 12, 2020

by Arnie Seipel

Joe Biden invited his opponent's supporters to join him. Bernie Sanders responded with a road map and challenge for the front-runner to meet at the next debate.

White House To Provide Economic Relief To Counter Coronavirus's Effects

7:54am March 12, 2020

by Scott Horsley

President Trump says emergency action will be taken to provide financial relief for workers who are ill, quarantined, or caring for others due to the coronavirus. What does that relief look like?

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Democratic Voter Turnout Is Up But Youth Vote Wanes

7:14am March 12, 2020

NPR's David Greene talks to Maria Teresa Kumar, president of Voto Latino, about why the youth vote has been lagging in the Democratic presidential nominating contests.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and fellow Democrats hold a news conference to discuss emergency paid sick leave to assist people whose jobs are impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.

Democrats Unveil Measure To Help Communities Impacted By Coronavirus

11:38pm March 11, 2020

Democratic lawmakers rejected the chief proposal floated by President Trump to cut payroll taxes and instead offered proposals for paid sick leave, expanded unemployment aid, small business grants.

President Trump announced a travel ban against Europe amid the coronavirus pandemic during remarks issued from the Oval Office on Wednesday night.

Trump Suspends All Travel From Europe For 30 Days To Combat COVID-19

11:03pm March 11, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

The moves announced Wednesday came as the White House and Congress worked on economic proposals to contain the fallout from the coronavirus.

Administration, Congress Consider Coronavirus Stimulus As Dow Enters Bear Market

5:18pm March 11, 2020

by Scott Horsley

The Trump administration and Congress look to shore up the U.S. economy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. But details have been slow to emerge, and nervous investors continue to dump stocks.

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What The Michigan Primary Says About What Could Happen In November

5:18pm March 11, 2020

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Zach Gorchow, executive editor of Gongwer News Service, about what the primary results in Michigan signal for 2020.

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How The Coronavirus Outbreak May Impact The 2020 Census

5:18pm March 11, 2020

by Hansi Lo Wang

The growing coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is complicating efforts to count all of the country's residents for the 2020 census. Census workers are heading to homeless shelters soon.

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Bernie Sanders Declares He Will Remain In Presidential Race

4:27pm March 11, 2020

by Scott Detrow

After not addressing news media or supporters on Tuesday night, Sen. Bernie Sanders offered a presidential campaign update on Wednesday afternoon. He plans to stay in the race.

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