Longtime Trump friend Roger Stone denied new trial
Judge rules that defense failed to prove jury forewoman made false statements. April 16, 2020, 11:05 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article…
Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks order by governor suspending in-person voting, putting Tuesday’s election back on track
Wisconsin’s spring election appears to be back on, after the state Supreme Court blocked an executive order from Gov. Tony Evers, which he issued earlier on Monday to suspend in-person…
White House asking hospitals to email them data on coronavirus patients
Vice President Mike Pence has taken the extraordinary step of asking the nation’s nearly 4,700 hospitals to submit via email daily updates to a federal inbox on how many patients…
Coronavirus government response updates: Trump signs $2T relief bill after House passage
The federal government has been rolling out its response to the coronavirus crisis, trying to slow the spread and prop up the economy, which has taken a severe hit. House…
Senate approves bipartisan aid package late Wednesday as congressional leaders whip support
After haggling all day, the Senate voted late Wednesday night 96-0 to unanimously pass a sweeping $2 trillion relief package – representing the third congressional effort to respond to the…
Senate hopes to pass bipartisan stimulus Wednesday as congressional leaders whip support
With the White House and Senate finally reaching an agreement early Wednesday morning on a $2 trillion package to respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic, now comes the tough part:…
Coronavirus government response updates: Trump wants country ‘opened up’ by Easter despite warnings from health experts
The federal government has been rolling out its response to the coronavirus crisis, trying to slow the spread and stimulate the economy, which has taken a severe hit. President Donald…
Bipartisan coronavirus stimulus talks break down
Bipartisan talks on a third economic stimulus package to address the novel coronavirus crisis — worth well over $1 trillion — have run aground, leaving the outcome uncertain, and it…
Senate scrambles to strike deal on $1T pandemic relief for businesses, families
Democrats contend a Republican proposal is “inadequate.” March 20, 2020, 9:04 PM 6 min read The U.S. Senate is scrambling to complete a $1 trillion agreement to provide relief to…
Senate overwhelmingly passes coronavirus relief measure ensuring paid sick, emergency leave
The Senate on Wednesday passed an economic relief bill to help combat the coronavirus pandemic, ensuring free testing and paid leave for certain workers. The measure now heads to President…