Coronavirus: Trump puts US on war footing to combat outbreak
Describing himself as a "wartime president", President Donald Trump has vowed the US will achieve "total victory" over the coronavirus.
March 19, 2020
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March 16, 2020
'The Market's in Panic Mode.' Stock Markets Plunge 12% Amid Coronavirus Fears
Markets plunged Monday as investors fled risky assets amid the mounting economic toll of the coronavirus outbreak, while treasuries surged despite dramatic moves from the Federal Reserve and other central banks
March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020
Trump urges no gatherings of 10+ people, says peak of coronavirus could carry into ‘July or August’
The White House is encouraging people to avoid crowds of 10 or more and practice social distancing over the next 15 days, while President Donald Trump admits the response to the disease could last for months.
March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020
Coronavirus market carnage: Dow plummets 3,000 points
Stocks, oil, gold and bitcoin all took a beating after emergency moves by the US Fed failed to stem virus fears.
March 16, 2020
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March 16, 2020
Italy Has Been Trying To Send Us A Warning. Will We Listen?
The country with the world’s second-worst COVID-19 outbreak is imploring the United States and the rest of the world not to make the same mistakes.
March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020
Surgeon general says U.S. cases are at the point where Italy was 2 weeks ago
Adams’ details about the capacity of roll-out of drive-through and walk-by testing sites, however, contradicted other administration officials.
March 16, 2020
March 15, 2020
Joe Biden Promises to Choose Female Vice President
Sanders made the same pledge, though he hedged slightly
March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020
Long lines beset US airports with passengers reportedly waiting up to 10 HOURS to get through due to Covid-19 screening (PHOTOS)
Thousands have lined up in long queues to get their bags and pass customs at airports across the US, with photos of the crowds going viral. The chaos has been blamed on enhanced coronavirus checks under the European travel ban.
March 15, 2020
March 13, 2020
Government coronavirus response: Trump declares national emergency, test 'likely'
The move comes one day after Dr. Anthony Fauci called U.S. testing "a failing.'
March 13, 2020
March 12, 2020
What Trump actually proposed in his coronavirus speech
The president announced a travel ban for Europe and three new economic policies.
March 12, 2020
March 10, 2020
Bernie Sanders losing states he won four years ago as Biden speeds closer to nomination
Follow along for live updates from primaries across the country.
March 10, 2020
March 09, 2020
Dow closes with 7.8% drop, largest since 2008 on oil slump and coronavirus fears
Stocks are cratering as markets close on Monday, with the Dow down close to 7 percent in the largest single-day drop in NYSE history and the S&P and Nasdaq not far behind. Coronavirus and a drop in oil prices are to blame.
March 09, 2020
March 06, 2020
Trump appoints new chief of staff, sends Mulvaney to Northern Ireland
Mick Mulvaney to be replaced by Republican representative Mark Meadows
March 06, 2020
March 06, 2020
Coronavirus updates: Worldwide cases surpass 100,000, cruise awaits test results, Trump cancels CDC visit
The latest numbers: The novel coronavirus has killed more than 3,300 people, the vast majority in mainland China, according to CNN's tally. The World Health Organization reported the world is nearing 100,000 cases, while John Hopkins University says we've already surpassed that number.
March 06, 2020
March 05, 2020
Elizabeth Warren Drops Out of Presidential Race
Liberal Massachusetts senator is ending her run for Democratic nomination after a weak showing on Super Tuesday
March 05, 2020
March 05, 2020
Roberts slams Schumer for 'dangerous' rhetoric against justices
The chief justice rebuked the Senate minority leader for saying Gorsuch and Kavanaugh ‘will pay the price’ if they cut back abortion rights.
March 05, 2020
March 03, 2020
Delayed U.S. response to coronavirus could have serious consequences, health experts say
More than 100 cases confirmed across the U.S., with current death toll at 6
March 03, 2020
March 03, 2020
Pence On Coronavirus: 'Risk Remains Low,' Says Treatments On The Horizon
Trump said he hopes the Federal Reserve considers stimulus measures to bolster the economy, which has taken a hit due to the epidemic.
March 03, 2020
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