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In Trump’s shadow, Congress-at-home eyes reboot during virus
Congress wants its voice back. Lawmakers long for what’s being lost. They want the ability to publicly question officials at committee hearings and to chat across the aisle.
5 years ago
‘No evidence’ that recovered COVID-19 patients are immune, WHO says
The World Health Organization warned against "immunity passports," which allow travel only to recovered patients, saying studies must confirm whether people are indeed safe.
5 years ago
Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain
An aircraft carrier captain fired for sending an email to commanders pleading for faster action to help his crew amid the pandemic has been reinstated.
5 years ago
FDA warns of risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug
The FDA is warning doctors against prescribing a malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the coronavirus outside of hospitals or research settings.
5 years ago
26 million have sought U.S. jobless aid since virus hit
About one in six American workers have now lost their jobs since mid-March, by far the worst string of layoffs on record.
6 years ago
CDC to fund 650 health experts to help states trace, stop COVID-19
CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield says the agency will double the current number of positions to aid local health departments in quashing new outbreaks.
6 years ago
Trump immigration ban halts green cards, not temporary visas
He said the executive order he plans to sign as soon as Wednesday would apply only to those seeking permanent residency and not temporary workers.
6 years ago
In fine print, HHS seems to have banned surprise medical bills during the pandemic
U.S. officials have included this stipulation to hospitals and clinics: They are not permitted to foist surprise medical bills on COVID-19 patients.
6 years ago
Michelle Obama may stay ‘above the fray’ as she returns to political life
Her husband has now endorsed his former vice president, Joe Biden. But former first lady Michelle Obama is making a return to politics in 2020 on her own terms.
6 years ago
Productivity and physical touch during coronavirus
We dive into why you're not feeling very productive right now and why we miss human touch so much.
Air Date: April 16, 2020
Listen 49:15Fact check: Trump doesn’t have the authority to order states to ‘reopen’
Trump said there were "numerous provisions" in the Constitution that give him that power but he didn't name any.
6 years ago
Fauci: ‘We’re not there yet’ on key steps to reopen economy
“We have to have something in place that is efficient and that we can rely on, and we’re not there yet,” Fauci said in an interview with The Associated Press.
6 years ago
Obama endorses Biden, says former VP has ‘qualities we need’
That would give the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a boost from the party’s biggest fundraiser and one of its most popular figures.
6 years ago
Bernie Sanders endorses former Democratic rival Joe Biden for president
Bernie Sanders endorses former Democratic rival Joe Biden for president.
6 years ago
Americans start to see relief payments; some face a wait
Americans are beginning to see the first economic impact payments hit their bank accounts.
6 years ago