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
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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
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
March 19, 2020
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
March 18, 2020
Bernie Sanders fumes he’s focused on the ’f--king’ coronavirus amid signs he’s about to drop out of Democratic race
Bernie Sanders apparently isn’t very happy about being back at his day job.
March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020
Senate approves coronavirus bill for sick leave, free testing. Bill now goes to Trump’s desk - updates
Senate approves coronavirus bill for sick leave, free testing
March 18, 2020
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
![With so many unknowns surrounding the coronavirus crisis, investors took little solace from the United States Federal Reserve's extraordinary emergency measures [Andrew Kelly/Reuters]](/uploads/news/2020_03/498c6371c8c24e19a46ad6c685714f7b_18.jpg)
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
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