United States

Trump wants to ‘LIBERATE’ states under strict ‘stay-at-home’ orders over Covid-19 outbreak

US President Donald Trump called for multiple states governed by Democrats to be ‘liberated’ from strict stay-at-home orders. The vague message earned heated reactions, with everyone reading their own meaning into it.

April 17, 2020

Donald Trump leads daily coronavirus response briefing at the White House in Washington © REUTERS/Leah Millis

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Trump says he’s not going to reopen economy ‘until we know this country is going to be healthy’

April 11, 2020

A woman walks down an empty street in Lower Manhattan on March 20 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

It will be a long time before the economy recovers — and it won’t be the same

April 09, 2020

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April 06, 2020

‘It will be bad’: Why the US is screwed

Donald Trump says things are looking “really good”. Meanwhile, his medical experts are telling Americans to brace for the worst week of their lives.

April 06, 2020

President Donald Trump is still, it seems, optimistic – even as the US faces its toughest week yet. Picture: Patrick Semansky/APSource:AP

April 05, 2020

George W. Bush in 2005: 'If we wait for a pandemic to appear, it will be too late to prepare'

A book about the 1918 flu pandemic spurred the government to action.

April 05, 2020

President George W. Bush walks towards microphones to speak to the press, Dec. 22, 2005 at the White House.Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images, FILE

April 01, 2020

Coronavirus: Things the US has got wrong - and got right

It has been more than two months since the first case of coronavirus was diagnosed in the US. Since then, the outbreak has spread across the nation, with more than 200,000 cases and nearly 4,000 deaths.

April 01, 2020

March 31, 2020

W.H. predicts upward of 240,000 U.S. coronavirus deaths, as Trump warns of 'painful’ weeks ahead

The doctors stressed that the death toll could be lower if Americans radically change their lifestyles over the next few weeks.

March 31, 2020

President Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on Tuesday. President Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on Tuesday.(Alex Brandon/A

March 30, 2020

Do you qualify for a stimulus check in Senate’s coronavirus response bill?

One of the key pieces of the coronavirus response bill is the check Americans will be receiving directly from the federal government. Here is a breakdown for who should expect a check, as well as how and when they're going to get it.

March 30, 2020

President Trump on Sunday said he was extending the administration’s social-distancing guidelines for another 30 days through the end of April, after saying for days that he was hoping to open up the country in the coming weeks.

March 29, 2020

Trump extends social distancing guidelines through April 30 to keep US coronavirus death toll below 100,000

President Donald Trump on Sunday extended the national social distancing guidelines to April 30, walking back his previous remarks that he wanted the country to reopen for business by Easter.

March 29, 2020

March 27, 2020

US passes 100,000 CASES of Covid-19 after becoming world epicenter for virus - Johns Hopkins University

The United States has hit a landmark of more than 100,000 coronavirus infections, widening the gap over other afflicted nations as it solidifies its place as the world’s top hot spot for the lethal illness.

March 27, 2020

A New York City Fire Department Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) wearing protective gear responds to a call for a sick patient during the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Queens, New York, U.S., March 27, 2020. © REUTERS�

March 26, 2020

Jobless claims soar past 3 million to record high

Claims had been expected to hit a record 1.5 million for the week, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

March 26, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a record number of people applying for U.S. jobless benefits. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

March 26, 2020

Senate Approves Roughly $2 Trillion in Virus Relief

The Senate passed the largest economic stimulus package in recent memory, moving the estimated $2 trillion bill to the House as Congress seeks to give American families and businesses a financial shield against the ravages of the new coronavirus pandemic.

March 26, 2020

A historic $2 trillion rescue bill moves to the House, the coronavirus death toll in the U.S. tops 1,000, and the virus takes off in poor countries. WSJ’s Jason Bellini has the latest on the pandemic. Photo: Alex Edelman / AFP

March 25, 2020

Dr. Fauci warns of 'imported' coronavirus cases once travel ban lifts

Fauci, a leading expert in the fight against the virus, said the warning comes from China, where the coronavirus originated.

March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020

Senate, White House reach $2 trillion stimulus deal to blunt coronavirus fallout

Both chambers of Congress will aim to pass the mammoth legislation swiftly.

March 25, 2020

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, left, speaks to reporters at the Capitol about the coronavirus stimulus bill.

March 23, 2020

Trump Considers Defying Health Experts, Ending Social Distancing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The president is reportedly eager to ease off the COVID-19 guidelines.

March 23, 2020

March 23, 2020

Coronavirus puts a spotlight on the moral compass of America

The individualism the U.S. was founded on might not serve it well in the current public health crisis

March 23, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts angrily to a question from an NBC News reporter asking what he would say to Americans who are feeling scared because of the COVID-19 crisis during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House Friday. (Jonatha

March 23, 2020

As coronavirus cases spike, Senate fails to pass nearly $2T financial package

The Senate fell far short of the 60 votes needed to pass the bill Sunday evening.

March 23, 2020

March 20, 2020

States Tighten Restrictions as Virus Cases Climb

New York, California, Illinois and Nevada strengthened emergency measures on residents and businesses, as the number of coronavirus deaths world-wide doubled in a week to more than 10,000.1,521

March 20, 2020

States Tighten Restrictions as Virus Cases Climb

March 19, 2020

Trump: 'Tremendous breakthrough’

Donald Trump has announced two “gamechanger” drugs will be made available “almost immediately” to treat coronavirus.

March 19, 2020

US President Donald Trump in the briefing room of the White House in Washington on March 9, 2020. Picture: AP /Carolyn Kaster.Source:AP

March 19, 2020

Senate GOP releases coronavirus relief plan with up to $1,200 in cash payments to individuals

The Senate has been under immense pressure to get a deal done with the House and administration as quickly as possible, as cash dries up for some American companies.

March 19, 2020

Senate GOP releases coronavirus relief plan with up to $1,200 in cash payments to individuals