Weekly Roundup: Friday, April 3rd
The Democratic National Committee has agreed to push back their nominating convention until mid-August. Mike Bloomberg is facing lawsuits from former campaign staffers who say they were promised jobs ...
3 Huhti 202028min
Nearly Ten Million Americans Have Filed For Unemployment In The Last Two Weeks
More than six million people filed for unemployment last week, on top of the 3.3 million claims the week prior. Analysts project the share of Americans out of work could go as high as 15 percent this ...
2 Huhti 202014min
How Tennessee and Colorado Are Responding to Pandemic
As the White House warns the American public to expect 100 thousand or more deaths from the coronavirus outbreak, the administration is deferring to states to determine the best response. Many of thos...
1 Huhti 202015min
Pandemic Opens A New Front In The Battle Over Abortion Access
Should abortion count as an essential medical service during the coronavirus outbreak? States disagree, prompting court fights. And lawmakers differ on what a fourth round of rescue legislation should...
31 Maalis 202015min
President Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidance Through April
President Trump is now asking Americans to stay at home through April, with some hints that the social distancing measures could last even longer. Even with the aggressive measures in place, the White...
30 Maalis 202014min
Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 27
A record number of Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week as the coronavirus hammered the economy. It's nearly five times the levels seen during the Great Recession. Pl...
27 Maalis 202027min
Joe Biden, Retail Politician, Tries His Hand At Virtual Campaigning
Joe Biden has held a number of web-based campaign events and fundraisers now that the coronavirus outbreak has grounded his campaign. Early efforts were plagued with problems, though there are signs t...
26 Maalis 202014min
Senate and White House Announce Deal On Coronavirus Package
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell touted a bipartisan deal to provide emergency funds in response to the new coronavirus pandemic and committed to passing the legislation Wednesday, though some i...
25 Maalis 202013min
