politics
White House public health expert says anyone who recently left New York should self-quarantine
“To everyone who has left New York over the last few days, because of the rate of the number of cases, you may have been exposed before you left New York,” Dr. Deborah Birx said at a White House press briefing, adding that “everybody who was in New York should be self-quarantining for the next …
Health experts look at when will life return to normal
This photo taken on March 23, 2020 shows employees eating during lunch break at an auto plant of Dongfeng Honda in Wuhan in China’s central Hubei province. STR | AFP | China The fast-spreading coronavirus has prompted many countries around the world to effectively shut down in order to contain the outbreak. The draconian measures …
What Dan Patrick misses so, so badly in his ‘let’s get back to work’ pledge
He was at it again on Monday night in an interview with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson. On the heels of President Donald Trump beginning to suggest that the time for lessening social distancing and other restrictive measures to slow the spread of coronavirus may have arrived, Patrick took things a step further. Here’s what he …
Coronavirus shuts UK and Brits fined for breaking new lockdown rules
Brits who leave their homes without a valid reason could be fined, Boris Johnson announced tonight as drastic new measures were introduced to fight the spread of coronavirus. The Prime Minister, addressing the public from Downing Street, said police will have the power to enforce the rules as unprecedented measures were introduced. He announced that …
Senate stimulus bill blocked again as talks continue
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, left, speaks to members of the media in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Sarah Silbiger | Bloomberg | Getty Images Democrats and Republicans on Monday continued negotiations over a massive stimulus funding package that failed to get enough votes in …
Trump outlines national guard activations for New York, California and Washington
“And through (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the federal government will be funding 100% of the cost of deploying national guard units to carry out approved missions to stop the virus while those governors remain in command,” the President said at a White House briefing. Trump described the federal government as a “backup” to the state …
Congress struggles to reach a deal
Talks between Democrats and Republicans for a massive funding package to combat the impact of coronavirus have stalled, as lawmakers spar over issues like worker protections and funding for states battling the crisis. “From my standpoint, we’re apart,” House Speaker Pelosi, D-Calif., told reporters earlier Sunday. Efforts to forge a deal and pass the bill took …
Pelosi signals a disagreement on massive relief package
This is CNBC’s 24-hour blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This live blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 311,000 Global deaths: At least 13,407 U.S. cases: At least 26,747 U.S. deaths: At least 340 The …
NY, Illinois governors warn states compete for supplies
Closed Chicago Theatre is seen in Chicago, Illinois, on March 21, 2020. KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI This is CNBC’s 24-hour blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This live blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 311,000 Global deaths: …
VP Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence test negative for coronavirus, White House says
“Pleased to report that the COVID-19 test results came back negative for both Vice President @Mike_Pence and Second Lady @KarenPence,” said Katie Miller, the press secretary for the vice president, via her Twitter account. Pence had said he and his wife would be tested Saturday afternoon after a staff member of his office had tested …
