Reuters-Politics
- First U.S. military service member dies from coronavirus March 31, 2020The first U.S. military service member has died from the coronavirus, the Pentagon said on Monday, as it reported another spike in the number of infected troops.
- U.S. senators urge coronavirus delay to June 1 USMCA trade deal start date March 31, 2020A bipartisan group of 19 U.S. senators urged the Trump administration to push back the planned June 1 start date for the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact, saying the short lead time would add to pressures on U.S. companies due to the spread of the coronavirus.
- Trump says coronavirus guidelines may get tougher; 1 million Americans tested March 30, 2020U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that federal social distancing guidelines might be toughened and travel restrictions with China and Europe would stay in place as he urged Americans to help fight the coronavirus with tough measures through April.
- Six members of U.S. Congress diagnosed with coronavirus March 30, 2020At least six members of the U.S. Congress have announced that they have contracted the novel coronavirus, and more than 30 others are or were self-quarantining in hopes of limiting the spread of the pandemic.
- U.S. Congress eyes next steps in coronavirus response March 30, 2020Three days after passing a $2.2 trillion package aimed at easing the heavy economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Congress was looking on Monday at additional steps it might take as the country's death toll approached 3,000.
- Trump says guidelines to slow coronavirus spread may get tougher March 30, 2020U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he may toughen up current guidelines aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus, which has killed more than 2000 Americans.
- Doctor recommended no action for U.S.' Pelosi after coronavirus contact March 30, 2020The U.S. Congress' attending physician recommended U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi take no particular action after she was in contact with Representative Nydia Velazquez, who has been diagnosed with coronavirus infection, Pelosi's spokesman Drew Hammill said on Monday.
Fox News-Politics
- Trump expected to ease Obama-era vehicle mileage standards March 31, 2020The Trump administration is expected this week to ease Obama-era regulations on fuel emission standards, capping off more than two years of legal battles between the president and states that opposed the move.Bradford Betz
- Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett tweets phone number, says anyone 'overwhelmed or scared' by coronavirus can call him March 30, 2020A congressional lawmaker from Tennessee is encouraging anyone " overwhelmed or scared" of the coronavirus to give him a call and talk about it.Louis Casiano
- MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, at White House coronavirus briefing, tells people to pray during crisis March 30, 2020MyPillow founder Mike Lindell on Monday encouraged Americans to pray during the coronavirus pandemic during a visit to the White House.Louis Casiano
- Trump shows off new rapid coronavirus test kit in Rose Garden, as HHS says 1 million Americans tested March 30, 2020President Trump and the Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] announced Monday that the United States has tested over 1 million people for the coronavirus, as the president unveiled a new rapid test kit for the contagion aimed at providing results within five minutes.Andrew O'Reilly
- Pentagon to buy 8,000 ventilators in $84M deal, officials say March 30, 2020The Pentagon will spend $84.4 billion to purchase 8,000 ventilators from four vendors, according to a contract signed over the weekend, with the first deliveries to be made in May.Louis Casiano
CNN-Politics
- Federal judges in 3 states block orders limiting abortion access over coronavirus March 31, 2020A federal judge has blocked a Texas executive order banning non-essential medical procedures from limiting abortion access during the coronavirus outbreak, a win for abortion rights activists as the fight over abortion rights intersects with the worsening pandemic.
- Fact check: Trump again touts unproven drugs for coronavirus, and other misleading statements from Monday's briefing March 31, 2020President Donald Trump made another series of inaccurate and misleading statements during his coronavirus press briefing Monday afternoon from the White House Rose Garden.
- Illinois governor says feds sent wrong type of protective medical masks March 31, 2020Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that the federal government sent the wrong type of medical masks in a shipment that his state recently received.
- Trump says he could see recommending all Americans wear masks March 31, 2020President Donald Trump said Monday he could foresee a scenario where all Americans are recommended to wear masks in public to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
- Meadows resigns from Congress to officially start work as Trump's chief of staff March 31, 2020Rep. Mark Meadows will resign from Congress on Monday as he prepares to officially become White House chief of staff, an aide to the North Carolina congressman told CNN.
Washington Times-Politics
- LA County sheriff abandons effort to close gun stores March 31, 2020LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who was sued by gun-rights groups after trying to shut down firearms dealers in the wake of coronavirus concerns, said Monday that he is abandoning the effort. The sheriff said he's heeding a federal Department of Homeland Security advisory issued ...
- Gun control advocates slam move to keep gun shops open during crisis March 31, 2020The Trump administration's move to designate firearm dealers as essential services to be kept open during the coronavirus crisis ignited outrage among gun control advocates and set the stage for new court battles. "It simply doesn't make any sense," said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety, which advocates ...Jeff Mordock
- Andrew Cuomo emerges as Donald Trump counterweight amid coronavirus crisis March 31, 2020Gov. Andrew Cuomo has emerged as the Democrat of the moment as he leads New York's response to the coronavirus. The daily press conferences in which he delivers sobering assessments of his state's worst-in-the-nation crisis have earned him plaudits from many quarters — and given Democrats a national figure rivaling ...Seth McLaughlin
- Utah Medical Association retracts malaria drugs recommendation for coronavirus patients March 31, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah medical association has rescinded a recommendation it made last week on behalf of state health officials for doctors to treat coronavirus patients using malaria drugs that medical professionals across the country have cautioned against using until more testing is done. The about-face by the ...Brady McCombs
- Inside the Beltway: Joe Biden's toughest choice of all is picking a running mate March 31, 2020He's got a big decision to make. Democratic presidential hopeful Joseph R. Biden is struggling to keep his political message percolating now that the coronavirus pandemic remains center stage, worldwide. The former vice president had made the most of a temporary broadcast studio in his home, and continues to offer ...Jennifer Harper
The Hill
- US extends waivers on Iran sanctions amid coronavirus pandemic March 31, 2020The State Department has moved to extend waivers for U.S. and foreign companies doing business in Iran to assist that country with its civilian nuclear program.A State Department spokeswoman confirmed ...John Bowden
- Cuomo grilled by brother about running for president: 'No. no' March 31, 2020New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on Monday was repeatedly questioned by his brother, CNN's Chris Cuomo, about whether the governor was thinking about, had ever thought about or might ever think about running for president....John Bowden
- Maxine Waters unleashes over Trump COVID-19 response: 'Stop congratulating yourself! You're a failure' March 31, 2020Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) tore into President Trump on Monday over his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic, calling him an "incompetent idiot" in a series of fiery tweets and telling him to "stop con...Aris Folley
- Meadows resigns from Congress, heads to White House March 31, 2020Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) resigned from Congress Monday evening ahead of starting at the White House as ...Olivia Beavers
- Pelosi floats undoing SALT deduction cap in next coronavirus bill March 31, 2020Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Monday suggested that a controversial portion of President Trump's 2017 tax law could be retroactively rolled back in the next coronavirus relief bill.In an ...Naomi Jagoda
E-International Relations
- Brexit Endgame: The 2019 UK Election December 14, 2019Brexit is coming. But, maybe Boris Johnson will strike a good deal with the EU to prevent the further polarisation in the UK.Russell Foster
- Brexit Populism: To the Brink of Democracy and an Unholy Alliance with the US August 8, 2019With the installation of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of the UK, British democracy has – alongside political developments in the United States – reached a tipping point.Hartmut Behr
- We Unhappy Few: The Conservative Party Leadership Race June 24, 2019Hard Brexit is the likeliest outcome because it is the desire of the Party’s membership. Even if it means the destruction of their party..Russell Foster
- The Days of May (Again): What Happens to Brexit Now? May 27, 2019To snuff out Nigel Farage a second time, the Conservatives will almost certainly elect Boris Johnson, and he will push for a No Deal exit.Russell Foster
- Brexit Never Rains, But It Pours March 29, 2019After three exhausting and poisonous years of negotiations between the UK and the EU we are not approaching the end – we have barely finished the beginning.Russell Foster