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Point of Order: Congress Weighs How to Govern from Afar
"Congress" literally means to gather together. But the coronavirus pandemic and election year politics are forcing lawmakers to consider ways of governing from afar, some for the first time in U.S. history.
DC Activists Team Up to Feed the Needy Under Lockdown
These volunteers are the tip of the spear for a grassroots effort to keep Washington's poorest neighborhoods fed during an unprecedented crisis that has nearly shut down the American economy.
As Pandemic Deepens, Trump Cycles Through Targets to Blame
First, it was the media that was at fault. Then, Democratic governors came under fire. China, President Barack Obama and federal watchdogs have all had a turn in the crosshairs. And now it's the WHO.
After Virus, How Will Americans' View of the World Change?
This nation has always been a bit of an island. The notion of a virus that came from a distant "elsewhere" stands to carve deeper grooves into that landscape.
Countries Start Thinking about Easing Up on Restrictions
Even as coronavirus deaths mount across Europe and New York, the U.S. and other countries are starting to contemplate an exit strategy and thinking about a staggered and carefully calibrated easing of the restrictions designed to curb the scourge.
Mnuchin Says Direct Deposits Out Next Week for Virus Aid
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is telling House Democrats that direct deposits to Americans will begin next week under the coronavirus aid package.
Liz Weston: What to Do When You Can't Pay Your Bills
If you're in a situation where you can't pay all your bills, or likely to be there soon, you may have some options to limit the damage to your finances.
Trump Pushes Chloroquine While Swedish Doctors Discontinue its Use
"What do you have to lose?" asks President Trump about the use of chloroquine on COVID-19 patients. After 2 weeks of using it Sweden, doctors discontinue its use due to side effects.
Voting Rights Disputes in Virus Era Spark Court Battles
Wisconsin's chaotic primary may just be the beginning. Both major parties are preparing for a monthslong, state-by-state legal fight over how citizens can safely cast their ballots.
Seafood Industry Struggles to Stay Afloat Amid Outbreak
The seafood industry has been upended by the spread of the coronavirus, which has halted sales in restaurants and sent fishermen and dealers scrambling for new markets.
Census Sends Paper Forms to Laggards As Midwest Sets Pace
If you're a census slacker and haven't yet filled out the form for the 2020 head count, the federal government is trying another way to get in touch with you.
AP Fact Check: Trump Myths on New Jobs, Airport Virus Tests
With many businesses shuttered during the outbreak, Trump claimed his daughter Ivanka created over 15 million jobs for the U.S. That's a complete illusion.
Congress, White House Reach High for Next Virus Bill
Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another coronavirus rescue package as President Donald Trump indicated that Americans will need more aid during the stark pandemic and economic shutdown.
Computer Issues At SBA Said to Hold Up Small Business Loans
Small business owners hoping for help from the government's emergency lending program were still waiting Tuesday amid reports of computer problems at the Small Business Administration.
After Virus Fades, Service Industries May be Changed Forever
The pandemic is almost sure to leave a mark on the way people work, shop and socialize, perhaps permanently shifting the way many service industries operate.
Germany Moves to Make It Easier to Block Foreign Takeovers
Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved legislation that will make it easier for authorities to prevent foreign takeovers of strategically important companies.
European Nations Struggle to Agree on Terms of Economic Aid
European governments remained at loggerheads Wednesday over measures to help the economy weather the coronavirus outbreak.
Making Plans, Defiantly, Amid the Chaos and Madness
During this pandemic, the process of planning — be it a short-term grocery list or organizing an entire summer wedding — has taken on an entirely different meaning.
American Hotel and Lodging Association Launches Hotels for Hope
The American Hotel and Lodging Association announced that 15,000 hotels have signed up for its new initiative "Hospitality for Hope," which identifies hotel properties that have offered to provide temporary housing for emergency and healthcare workers.
Businesses Wait for Word, Money After Applying for SBA Loans
Small business owners hoping for quick loans from the government were in a holding pattern Monday — waiting on their bank to either take their application or, if it did, send them the money.