President says “Country not built to be shut down.” President Trump began the Monday coronavirus task force briefing acknowledging social distancing among the press corps. “We will get…
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Senate Fails To Reach Stimulus Deal
Important votes are sidelined by virus. Hopes of a quick stimulus deal unraveled on Sunday as four major congressional leaders and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin failed to break…
Read MoreNew York State to Begin Virus Drug Trials
FDA moved “very expeditiously,” governor says. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reported that coronavirus drug trials will begin in his state on Tuesday in an attempt to control…
Read MoreTreasury Secretary Extends Tax Deadline
Payments will not be due until July 15. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced on Friday that U.S. Taxpayers would be offered a three-month extension to file their taxes…
Read MoreInterior Received Nearly $1 Billion in Funding in 2019
Conservation funds primarily come from license renewals. On Thursday, the Department of the Interior announced that 2019 had seen some of the largest governmental gains from excise taxes…
Read MoreFederal Reserve Taking Aggressive Measures
Actions go beyond 2008 financial crisis. A broad slate of programs to make sure credit flows to businesses and consumers crippled by coronavirus safety measures has been announced…
Read MoreSecretary Pompeo in Kabul on Urgent Mission
Political impasse has undermined U.S. efforts. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Kabul on Monday on what the State Department said is an urgent, unannounced one-day diplomatic…
Read MoreSurgeon General Says “Stay Home”
“Everyone should act as though they have the virus.” Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams warned Monday that the coronavirus outbreak will worsen this week, numbers will spike, and…
Read MoreCoronavirus Task Force Briefing – Late Sunday
The president and vice president gave updates. President Trump said every effort is being marshalled in the fight against the virus. It is critical that Americans follow the…
Read MoreSenator Rand Paul Tests Positive for COVID-19
Senator continues working, but from self-quarantine. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for the coronavirus and will remain in quarantine, according to an announcement made on Twitter.…
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