Suspected Coronavirus Case Will Thin White House Press At Briefings
A member of the White House press corps has a suspected case of COVID-19.
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Former Staffers Sue Bloomberg Campaign, Alleging They Were Promised Pay Through Nov.
Mike Bloomberg dropped out of the presidential race earlier this month. Staffers say hiring managers "expressly promised field staff applicants" they would be employed through the general election.
State Department Urges Americans To Return Home Or Stay Away For 'Undetermined Time'
State Department officials Monday said they've heard from 13,500 Americans needing help around the world, some in remote areas. The department says there is no guarantee the U.S. can bring them home.
Bipartisan Coronavirus Financial Rescue Deal Eludes Congress
Pressure is ratcheting up for Congress to enact an unprecedented economic relief package that will provide aid to every rung of the U.S. economy.
Stocks Fall Even After The Fed's Latest Move
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other U.S. stock indexes fell again Monday as central bankers and lawmakers struggled to deal with the coronavirus pandemic's economic damage.
Virginia Ends School Year, States Order Businesses To Close As Virus Spreads
Virginia closes schools the rest of the year. Maryland orders nonessential businesses closed at 5 p.m. Monday. Massachusetts order goes into effect at noon Tuesday and will last at least two weeks.
GM Considers Building Ventilators At Indiana Plant
General Motors has already started working with a ventilator company, Ventec, to help it expand production of the essential medical equipment. Now it might start building the devices itself.
As Economy Struggles, Nonprofits Ask Congress For Help
Nonprofit groups say the nation's charitable sector has been especially hard-hit amid the coronavirus pandemic. Several national groups are calling on Congress for $60 billion in emergency funding.
Nail Salons, Body Shops: These Kinds Of Companies Could Donate Masks And Save Lives
N95 masks are essential for medical workers exposed to the coronavirus. But in ordinary times, they're used by woodworkers, nail technicians and landscapers.
White House Not Using Defense Powers To Boost Medical Supplies
President Trump has issued contradictory statements about whether he's ordering private companies to ramp up production of medical goods. At the center of all this is the Defense Production Act.