Pelosi And McConnell Decline White House Offer Of Coronavirus Tests For Capitol Hill
Senators are scheduled to return to Washington on Monday, while lawmakers in the House are still not returning over coronavirus fears.
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Trump Received Intelligence Briefings On Coronavirus Twice In January
The president was warned in early briefings that the virus was going to "spread globally," according to a White House official who said Trump was told deaths were happening "only in China."
'A Monumental Undertaking': NYC Subway To Disinfect Every Train Each Night
In an "unprecedented step," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday that every car in the city's subway system will get a thorough cleaning — and urged residents to keep up their social distancing.
Adults In Spain Get A Bit Of Sunshine As Coronavirus Lockdown Partially Lifts
Last week, children there got to play outside for the first time in weeks. Now adults are taking advantage of the same opportunity in droves, as authorities allowed a few hours of recreation Saturday.
As Coronavirus Restrictions Ease, Many Still Wary
As local officials begin lifting coronavirus stay-at-home orders, individuals also consider what feels safe to them. We asked people around the country how they will make those decisions.
Mitt Romney Proposes Hazard Pay Plan For Essential Workers
Patriot Pay would offer employers a payroll tax credit to encourage temporary bonuses to essential workers — up to $12 an hour on top of their wages.
The Legal Fight Over Voting Rights During The Pandemic Is Getting Hotter
A slew of lawsuits about mail-in voting have been filed in recent weeks. Some challenge efforts to make it easier to get absentee ballots; others call on states to do more to make voting accessible.
Migrant Advocates Call For More Testing Before Deportations
At least 100 Guatemalans infected with the coronavirus were deported from the U.S. from mid-March through mid-April. And advocates say Mexico has not been testing Central American deportees.
Gilead Lobbying Rose As Interest In COVID-19 Treatment Climbed
On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of remdesivir for patients with severe cases of COVID-19. Drugmaker Gilead Sciences' lobbying hit a new high in the first quarter.
Federal Judge Dismisses U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Equal Pay Claim
A spokesperson for the U.S. Women's National Team says they'll appeal in their quest to receive compensation on par with the men's team. Other claims in the lawsuit will go to trial.