The US reopening is coming, but ‘normal’ is still a ways off
NEW YORK — Everyone wants to know: When, oh when, will it go back to normal? As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop…
Coronavirus government response updates: Trump unveils plan to help states ramp up testing
President Donald Trump held a late afternoon news conference Monday to unveil what he and his White House task force said was a plan to help states ramp up the…
COVID-19 jobless rates will be comparable to Great Depression: Trump economic adviser
Kevin Hassett, the president’s economic adviser, appeared on ABC’s “This Week.” April 26, 2020, 4:38 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The…
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
President Donald Trump says he won’t approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to…
UN food agency chief: World on brink of ‘a hunger pandemic’
The head of the U_N_ food agency is warning that, as the world is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, it is also “on the brink of a hunger pandemic.” By…
Criminal records shut small biz owners out of aid program
WASHINGTON — Damon West was hoping the government’s coronavirus rescue package for small business owners would help replace the income he’s lost now that he can’t travel the country as…
Global health crisis pits economic against health concerns
WASHINGTON — The global health crisis is taking a nasty political turn with tensions worsening between governments locked down to keep the coronavirus at bay and people yearning to restart…
Jimmy Kimmel Tweaks Donald Trump’s 3 Phases To Reopen The Economy
Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday addressed the president’s three-phase comeback plan for the economy during the coronavirus pandemic that involves gradually relaxing social distancing guidelines. But the talk show host heard…
`LIBERATE!’: Trump pushes states to lift virus restrictions
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump urged supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors Friday, apparently encouraging protests against stay-at-home restrictions. Some states under Republican leadership edged toward easing…
China crude oil runs hit 15-month low as virus cripples demand
BEIJING/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China’s daily crude oil throughput in March sank to a 15-month low with state refiners maintaining deep output cuts as the coronavirus pandemic erodes demand, but there…