Civilian Coronavirus Corps Aims To Get Pennsylvania Back To Work
Gov. Tom Wolf hopes a New Deal-inspired plan will help get the state's more than 1.7 million unemployed residents working again.
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Pence Spokeswoman Katie Miller Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The case is the second confirmed by the White House this week. President Trump said Miller hasn't come into contact with him but has "spent some time" with the vice president.
The Biden Campaign Is Trying To Reach Voters Virtually
President Trump and Vice President Pence have made official visits to battleground states this week, while the Biden campaign tries new ways to reach voters in key states virtually.
Supreme Court Puts Temporary Hold On Order To Release Redacted Mueller Materials
The procedural move gives attorneys for House Democrats until May 18 to respond. They say they're owed access to confidential evidence and other materials. No, argues the Trump administration.
One For The History Books: 14.7% Unemployment, 20.5 Million Jobs Wiped Away
U.S. employers shed a record number of jobs in April, as the unemployment rate climbed to the highest since the Great Depression. The coronavirus crisis has locked down much of the economy.
Michael Flynn Pleaded Guilty. Why Is The Justice Department Dropping The Charges?
Fate and politics have rewarded decisions made by the former national security adviser and his legal team, ultimately delivering him from legal jeopardy after a years-long odyssey.
What It Means When Trump Doesn't Wear A Mask
Masks were in evidence when senators returned to work, and the Supreme Court heard oral arguments remotely. But facewear appears out of fashion at the White House, at least for public events.
DOJ Will Drop Case Against Ex-Trump Adviser Michael Flynn
After months of wrangling following the Russia probe, prosecutors will not go ahead with the case against Michael Flynn based on the former national security adviser's false statements to the FBI.
Coronavirus Pandemic Throws A Harsh Spotlight On U.S.-China Relations
The Trump administration says China poses a risk for its lack of transparency about COVID-19. China says the U.S. is trying to shift blame for the Trump administration's failings.
States Nearly Doubled Plans For Contact Tracers Since NPR Surveyed Them 10 Days Ago
To safely reopen without risking new COVID-19 outbreaks, states need staff to do the crucial work of contact tracing. Public health agencies report they have aggressive plans to grow their workforce.