How Do Election Polls Work?

How Do Election Polls Work?

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President Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidance Through April

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...

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Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 27

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 Mar 202027min

Joe Biden, Retail Politician, Tries His Hand At Virtual Campaigning

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 Mar 202014min

Senate and White House Announce Deal On Coronavirus Package

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 Mar 202013min

As Congress Closes In On A Deal, Trump Says He Wants To Open U.S. By Easter

As Congress Closes In On A Deal, Trump Says He Wants To Open U.S. By Easter

A Senate agreement on emergency funding to address the coronavirus could be "hours" away, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday, as Republicans and Democrats seemed close to bridging disagreements t...

24 Mar 202011min

Tempers Flare In Coronavirus Aid Negotiations

Tempers Flare In Coronavirus Aid Negotiations

As financial markets fall and case numbers soar, Congress has (so far) been unable to reach a deal on a major coronavirus aid package with an expected price tag of more than a trillion dollars. Also, ...

23 Mar 202014min

Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 20

Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 20

The Senate is negotiating another aid package to address the coronavirus, one that would provide direct cash payments, loan guarantees for impacted businesses and more resources for testing and develo...

20 Mar 202025min

White House Touts Coronavirus Treatments, As FDA Warns They May Be Months Away

White House Touts Coronavirus Treatments, As FDA Warns They May Be Months Away

The White House gave a press conference Thursday afternoon touting potential new treatments for the coronavirus. The head of the Food and Drug Administration warned that their effectiveness and testin...

19 Mar 202014min

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