WASHINGTON – Sen. Lamar Alexander will not return to Washington this week and will self-quarantine in his home state of Tennessee after a member of…
Tara Reade accusation not going away for Joe Biden
Neither Tara Reade nor her claim she was sexually assaulted by Joseph R. Biden appear to be going away anytime soon, despite more than a…
Labor force participation rate lowest in five decades
The 14.7% unemployment figure released last week was bad enough, but even worse news was tucked inside the Labor Department’s report: The labor force participation…
Mike Pence ‘not in quarantine,’ VP office says downing ‘self isolation’ reports
Vice President Mike Pence is not in quarantine after his press secretary tested positive for the COVID-19 illness, his office said Sunday night, pushing back…
Inside the Beltway: CNN, MSNBC indulge in dramatics, still lag behind Fox News
Be careful what you wish for. In the absence of regular press briefings, a pair of cable new networks have badgered the White House about…
‘Temporary’ coronavirus layoffs may be permanent
WASHINGTON — In late March, Britney Ruby Miller, co-owner of a small chain of steakhouse restaurants, confidently proclaimed that once the viral outbreak had subsided,…
Kawasaki disease, possible coronavirus complication, eyed in New York child deaths
ALBANY, N.Y. — Two young children and a teenager have now died in New York state from a possible complication from the coronavirus involving swollen…
New Mexico GOP, sheriffs appeal to William Barr over Michelle Lujan Grisham coronavirus orders
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — New Mexico Republicans and sheriffs are asking U.S. Attorney General William Barr to look into Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s health orders…
Anthony Fauci enters coronavirus quarantine
WASHINGTON — Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested…
Virus prevents diaspora Venezuelans from sending money home
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) – After fleeing Venezuela along with millions of others amid the country’s grueling humanitarian crisis, Misael Cocho made his way by bus…