PK Viral Feeds

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, and Dr. Deborah L. Birx, who is coordinating the response, called it “our real number” but pledged to try to reduce it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dJKZh2

Coronavirus: Crisis 'has paused Whitehall backbiting'

But a union boss questions whether ministers will value civil servants more "over the long term". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yjlWRu

Who Are the Voters Behind Trump’s Higher Approval Rating?

Despite the president’s slow performance on the coronavirus and his series of falsehoods, some independent voters and Democrats are giving him a measure of credit for his handling of the crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/340eFSp

Virus-hit charities 'need substantial support'

MPs are told voluntary organisations could lose £4bn in income over the next three months. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aAqvFl

The Safety Net Is Stronger. What Happens After the Coronavirus?

The emergency legislation enacted by Congress with support from Republicans and President Trump has intensified a long-running debate about whether the United States does enough in ordinary times to protect the needy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2R1XBpM

The Safety Net Is Stronger. What Happens After the Coronavirus?

Coronavirus: MPs call for digital parliament to be set up

Opposition MPs says Parliament needs a solution after Westminster shut up shop amid the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WX0uMt

Problems in F.B.I. Wiretap Applications Go Beyond Trump Aide Surveillance, Review Finds

The bureau has routinely botched surveillance applications in its national-security investigations, an inspector general said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WWqIyB

Captain of Aircraft Carrier Pleads for Help as Virus Cases Increase Onboard

“We are not at war,” the captain of the carrier Theodore Roosevelt wrote. “Sailors do not need to die. If we do not act now, we are failing to properly take care of our most trusted asset — our sailors.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xF2HS0

Sanders Argues He Has ‘Narrow Path’ and Says He Wants to Push His Issues

In an interview with Seth Meyers on “Late Night,” Bernie Sanders said that raising consciousness on the issues he cares about is an argument for continuing his campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39wABFR

On Politics: Does Biden Need to Turn the Flash On?

TV optics and a virtual campaign: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39zfT8i

Labour leadership: Call to resolve Anti-Semitism cases in four months

The Board of Deputies of British Jews urges new Labour leader to resolve cases within four months. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QX8Uzu

Coronavirus: Home abortions approved during outbreak

The government in England has changed its mind on home abortion several times. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xEoMQB

Fracking Once Lifted Pennsylvania. Now It Could Be a Drag.

Natural-gas companies operating in the state were looking shaky before the coronavirus hit. Local economies are now at risk. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2R0sLhn

Biden Faces a Cash Gap With Trump. He Has to Close It Virtually.

Joe Biden’s campaign and top donors are racing to reimagine the ways they raise money as worries grow that the coronavirus could choke off contributions from donors big and small. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QWRB1N

U.S. Counts on Global Crises to Press Again for Power Shift in Venezuela

Yet there is no indication Nicolás Maduro will step down, despite little assistance to confront the coronavirus and losing an economic lifeline during an oil spat between Russia and Saudi Arabia. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JxxF13

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock 'on mend' after 'mild' symptoms

Matt Hancock thanks the public for cooperating with the government's "draconian measures". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WTahmN

Coronavirus: Record supermarket sales in March 'busier than Christmas'

Grocery sales this month beat all previous records as shoppers stocked up, a survey says, from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2X2wZcl

Coronavirus: Police told to be 'consistent' with lockdown approach

The guidance to officers comes amid criticism of how some forces have enforced social distancing measures. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UvVv3R

Behind Trump’s Reversal on Reopening the Country: 2 Sets of Numbers

An estimate of the number of possible deaths and polling that showed a cautious public changed, for now, the president’s approach to the coronavirus pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/343rOdt

Trump’s Virus Defense Is Often an Attack, and the Target Is Often a Woman

Now part of the long list of women the president has insulted: a governor, a reporter, the head of General Motors and, of course, the House speaker. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ULhDGl

Trump Suggests Lack of Testing Is No Longer a Problem. Governors Disagree.

The president said on a conference call that he had not “heard about testing in weeks.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UH0mxK

Pelosi Floats New Stimulus Plan: Rolling Back SALT Cap

A proposal to retroactively lift a limit on state and local tax deductions would largely funnel money to high earners in high-tax states. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33YpCE6

Congress Just Spent $2 Trillion on Coronavirus Relief. It’s Eying More.

With the $2 trillion economic stimulus just signed into law on Friday, Washington is already considering a fourth response package to combat the spread of the coronavirus and bolster a shuddering economy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yopjXD

Are Democrats Cool on Biden?

Republicans are more excited to vote for President Trump than Democrats are for their likely nominee, polling shows. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Uub8J3

Trump Administration, in Biggest Environmental Rollback, to Announce Auto Pollution Rules

The Trump administration has finalized new fuel efficiency standards, lowering expectations from 54 miles per gallon by 2025 to 40 miles a gallon by 2030. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dHBHC8

2 Top Democratic Groups Form Alliance to Support Joe Biden

Unite the Country, a super PAC supporting Mr. Biden’s campaign, and the progressive group American Bridge are hoping to raise about $175 million together to defeat President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UQreeL

Delay Brexit deadline amid coronavirus, say MEPS

The UK is due to stop following EU rules by the end of 2020 but a group of MEPs say the date should be pushed back. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dJ5ES2

What the ‘Cuomo 2020’ Fantasy Says About 2020 Reality

Daily briefings during the crisis in New York have given Gov. Andrew Cuomo a captive audience, and a growing fan base. But he has made it clear that he’s not going anywhere. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39ubOSP

Coronavirus: UK measures 'making a difference'

People are heeding the advice to stay home to keep pressure off the NHS - and it's working, says adviser. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ylWAmb

Coronavirus: Foreign Office links up with airlines to fly stranded Britons home

Government to work with airlines to gets tens of thousands home - and spend £75m on other charter flights. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39uxmyA

Navy Hospital Ship Reaches New York. But It’s Not Made to Contain Coronavirus.

Navy officials insist that they are doing everything short of Saran-wrapping the ship to try to keep it virus-free. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Jr4XPu

Former Labour MP for Bassetlaw Joe Ashton dies

His death was unrelated to coronavirus his family say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UuxN87

Coronavirus: Why are British travellers struggling to get home?

UK tourists stranded around the world want to know why more is not being done to help them get home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wMH4zf

On Politics: Trump Backs Off a Promise

Social distancing will continue, and all eyes are on New York: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QWVuDH

Labour leader rivals asked to film victory speech

Rebecca Long-Bailey confirms coronavirus restrictions means the hopefuls have been asked to record a message in case they win. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RbKL8P

Inside G.M.’s Race to Build Ventilators Before Trump’s Attack

The automaker and its partner, Ventec, had spent more than a week figuring out how to make thousands of the lifesaving devices when the White House said G.M. was “wasting time.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39mwhsQ

Trump Won the Internet. Democrats Are Scrambling to Take It Back.

In the era of big data, memes and disinformation, the Democrats are trying to regain their digital edge as the president and his loyalists dictate the terms of debate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dKroNN

Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government

A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WQvePe

Alex Salmond's lawyer faces inquiry after 'sex pest' comment

Gordon Jackson QC was filmed making comments during the sex assault trial of the ex-first minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bL2GLp

Coronavirus: 20,000 former NHS staff return to fight virus, PM says

In a video posted online, Boris Johnson says the UK can get through the pandemic "together". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39re5OH

Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines Through End of April

The president, facing grim figures from his health advisers, starkly reversed an earlier upbeat assessment that the country could relax the guidelines by Easter. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aEN7o0

Trump Said He Was the President of Manufacturing. Then Disaster Struck.

For a leader who has embraced the language of a wartime president, it is as if the Pentagon asked for missiles and bombers but wouldn’t say how many or where they should be delivered. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UL07BZ

How Coronavirus Has Transformed Elections Across the U.S.

Party conventions are in jeopardy, campaigning is on hold and local candidates are playing the role of good Samaritan instead of traditional politician. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dCcNnl

Coronavirus Taunts Evoke a Painful History for Asian-American Leaders

As Asian-Americans face xenophobia and President Trump has tied the virus to China, community and political leaders have tried to comfort constituents. But even they admit to feeling unnerved. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wLd5aU

Liberty University Brings Back Its Students, and Coronavirus, Too

The decision by the school’s president, Jerry Falwell Jr., to partly reopen his evangelical university enraged residents of Lynchburg, Va. Then students started getting sick. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WUoobo

Facebook, Google and Twitter Struggle to Handle November’s Election

After spending billions to avoid a repeat of 2016, the tech giants are careening from crisis to crisis as their foes change tactics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3awOqWc

Coronavirus: Strict measures could last 'significant period'

The date the virus peaks will depend on how people behave, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UNf7PR

Coronavirus: Domestic abuse victims 'still allowed to leave home'

The government's coronavirus rules are tougher on people at risk of domestic abuse, the home secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Jm36vx

Alex Salmond's accusers 'devastated' by court verdict

A jury found the former first minister not guilty on 12 sexual assault charges, while another was found not proven. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UrpF8n

Coronavirus: Things will get worse, PM warns in letter to Britons

Writing to all UK households, Boris Johnson says measures to combat coronavirus could get tougher. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3assYBA

Medical Expert Who Corrects Trump Is Now a Target of the Far Right

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the administration’s most outspoken advocate of emergency virus measures, faces a torrent of false claims that he is mobilizing to undermine the president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JjlAN2

The Race for Virus Money Is On. Lobbyists Are Standing By.

Companies see the outbreak as a chance to cash in, do some good, or both. Among the early winners: the Washington influence industry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JnLQG8

The U.S.’s Slow Start to Coronavirus Testing: A Timeline

Technical flaws, regulatory hurdles and failures of leadership impeded early screening in the United States, allowing the pandemic to spread. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JrQPFz

The Lost Month: How a Failure to Test Blinded the U.S. to Covid-19

Aggressive screening might have helped contain the coronavirus in the United States. But technical flaws, regulatory hurdles and lapses in leadership let it spread undetected for weeks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wJoQyC

Cuomo Postpones New York’s Primary Election From April 28 to June 23

Under rules set by the Democratic National Committee, New York could forfeit some delegates at the national convention for voting so late. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3apsr3j

Trump to See Off Naval Hospital Ship in Virginia, Going Against Travel Warnings

The visit, which Mr. Trump defended as “a tiny trip,” was to be his first time leaving the White House in over a week. To stem the spread of the coronavirus, federal guidelines advise against most travel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UMqSG4

Tom Coburn, the ‘Dr. No’ of Congress, Is Dead at 72

His prolific use of a bill-blocking measure earned him his nickname, but he also won grudging respect on Capitol Hill as a political maverick. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33Tzu1U

Coronavirus May Add Billions to the Nation’s Health Care Bill

Insurance premiums could spike as much as 40 percent next year, a new analysis warns, as employers and insurers confront the projected tens of billions of dollars in additional costs of treating coronavirus patients. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WQ2WV9

‘We are Trying to Protect Our Own’: The Towns Keeping Part-Timers Out

Defenders of property rights find something else they want to defend: Their own communities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vV3ZrL

As Virus Spreads, China and Russia See Openings for Disinformation

The two powers amplify discredited conspiracy theories and sow division as they look to undermine the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/342JTbP

Grappling With the Impact of Coronavirus: This Week in the 2020 Race

Joe Biden tries to break through, Bernie Sanders signals he’s staying in and another Super Tuesday (of sorts) emerges. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bxC3sY

Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, Civil Rights Leader and Aide to King, Dies at 98

A lieutenant to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mr. Lowery helped organize the Montgomery bus boycott and gave the benediction at President Barack Obama’s inauguration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QOpl0X

Coronavirus: Testing rolled out for frontline NHS staff

Hundreds of coronavirus tests will take place this weekend, as infections in the UK continue to rise. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bxKpRv

U.S. Cuts Health Care Aid to Yemen Despite Worries About Coronavirus

The Trump administration cited interference by Houthi rebels. But humanitarian groups and some Democrats asked for a delay because of the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Jklkxd

Coronavirus Fact Check: Analyzing the Patterns in Trump's Falsehoods

For months, the president has downplayed the severity of the pandemic, overstated the impact of his policies and potential treatments, blamed others and tried to rewrite the history of his response. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39mnqaE

For Dr. Deborah Birx, Urging Calm Has Come With Heavy Criticism

The White House’s coronavirus response coordinator drew criticism for comments she made about a lack of ventilator shortages, and for gushing praise of President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dC2u2r

House Departs Without Vote to Extend Expired F.B.I. Spy Tools

The operational effect may be limited because the surveillance laws remain in effect for existing investigations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UAmqdm

For Farmers, Stimulus Bill Means Subsidies Continue to Flow

The bill allots as much as $23.5 billion in assistance to farmers, a key constituency of President Trump’s, in the middle of an election year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WQqclM

Thomas Massie, House’s ‘Mr. No,’ Tries to Force Vote on Coronavirus Aid Bill

The Kentucky libertarian’s tactics failed, but not before forcing lawmakers back to the Capitol for passage of the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, infuriating them and President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3arx7pt

Wisconsin Won’t Delay Its Primary, So the Governor Wants to Mail Everyone a Ballot

As many other states delay their presidential primary elections amid the coronavirus pandemic, Wisconsin is plowing ahead with plans to vote on April 7. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dyFwt3

Pentagon Order to Plan for Escalation in Iraq Meets Warning From Top Commander

A secret Pentagon directive orders planning to try to destroy a militia group backed by Iran, but America’s top general in Iraq cautions of the risks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33S2w23

Don’t Need That $1,200 Stimulus Check? Here Are Places to Donate It.

The federal government approved a $2 trillion stimulus package, which includes direct payments to millions of Americans to help get through the coronavirus outbreak. If you don’t need the money, here are some ideas to help you give it to someone in need. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QTciM2

In Abrupt Shift, Trump Cites Need for Ventilators and Criticizes G.M.

The attack came hours after the president charged that states were inflating their needs and shortly before G.M. said in a statement that it would manufacture the devices. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dz62mh

Brexit: EU-UK trade talks to go ahead via video link

The government insists the coronavirus crisis will not slow its timetable for reaching a trade deal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y6vv6a

Coronavirus: All rough sleepers in England 'to be housed'

Labour have welcomed the plan but said councils "need more support" and money to achieve it. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WPJJCO

Here's How the House Can Voice Vote on the $2 Trillion Stimulus Package

Leaders in both parties were hoping to pass the measure by voice vote, highly unusual for such consequential legislation. But the plan could collapse if even one lawmaker objects. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wvzA3D

Can the House Pass a $2 Trillion Stimulus by Voice Vote? Here’s How It Works

E.P.A., Citing Coronavirus, Drastically Relaxes Rules for Polluters

The agency said it would not penalize companies that violate rules on monitoring and reporting pollution discharges. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JisKkG

Coronavirus: MPs urge support for migrants and charities

They say some individuals and organisations are not covered by the government's coronavirus plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dBsYRJ

In full: PM's statement on his coronavirus

Boris Johnson says he's self-isolating in Downing Street, as that's "entirely the right thing to do". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JleGqI

Lib Dems suspend leadership contest until 2021

The party delays race to succeed Jo Swinson in the "national interest" due to the pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QR5ApF

Can Trump Break a 50 Percent Approval Rating?

As the coronavirus rages, Americans’ views of President Trump have risen slightly to reach record highs, polls show. But he remains polarizing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ydkj81

Coronavirus: Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive.

Prime Minister Mr Johnson has mild symptoms and will self-isolate in Downing Street. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QPU2mv

The Most Powerful People in American Politics Are Over 65

President Trump is 73. His leading rival is 77. And many of their strongest supporters — vulnerable to the coronavirus but enormously influential politically — are eligible for Social Security. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33P6bNN

Scrubbing In to Vote, the House Returns to Consider a $2 Trillion Stimulus Plan

Members of the House who return to Washington on Friday to clear the stimulus measure for President Trump will find a chamber transformed by the coronavirus pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33Pvak9

Coronavirus: Jeremy Corbyn says he was proved "right" on public spending

The government now realises it has to invest in the state, the outgoing Labour leader tells the BBC. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bvKghu

Man Charged With Making Death Threats to Nancy Pelosi in Coronavirus Rant

Gavin Weslee Blake Perry, 27, of Wichita Falls, Texas, wrote on Facebook that Democrats were terrorists and should be shot on sight, prosecutors said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WMtE0T

Trump Administration Pulls Back From $1 Billion Coronavirus Ventilator Deal

A deal with General Motors and Ventec Life Systems to produce tens of thousands of the critical lifesaving devices seemed imminent. Then the announcement was pulled back. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JgM0yX

How Will the Spending Be Spun?

American politics were rewired after the Great Recession. The current crisis could shake things up again. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JgMsgu

Venezuelan Leader Maduro Is Charged in the U.S. With Drug Trafficking

Federal prosecutors accused President Nicolás Maduro of participating in a narco-terrorism conspiracy, in a major escalation of the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure him to leave office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WJOtdh

Trump’s Baseless Claim That a Recession Would Be Deadlier Than the Coronavirus

The opposite is more likely to be true, according to research and experts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WHQqqF

U.S. Officials Push for Expelling Suspected Chinese Spies at Media Outlets

Trump administration officials are discussing taking action after China said it would expel almost all American journalists for The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39h9vCA

Congress Addresses Housing Crunch Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The economic stabilization package includes more than $12 billion for housing and protection from evictions and foreclosures, as the pandemic hits cities already in housing crises. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Jje5Wk

Education Dept. Hits Penn State Again for Sexual Misconduct Procedures

Eight years after the Jerry Sandusky abuse scandal, the Education Department said the university still needed to overhaul its procedures. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xo8gV4

As Coronavirus Crisis Unfolds, Sanders Sees a Moment That Matches His Ideas

With the odds of winning long, some Democrats wonder why Bernie Sanders is still in the presidential race. He’s still pushing his agenda, though it’s not clear who’s listening. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UoPR3v

Coronavirus: UK government unveils aid for self-employed

The self-employed will be paid up to £2,500 a month to help them cope with the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UlT0Rs

Coronavirus: Jeremy Corbyn says government has been 'too slow'

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says the most vulnerable have been given the least help. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xuuLHD

U.S. Army Halts Training Over Coronavirus but Then Changes Its Mind

The infection rate within the American military has shot up to a degree some officials find alarming. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yb8dME

MP backlash over EU ventilator scheme

Opposition parties accuse No 10 of putting "Brexit over breathing" by not joining the bloc's medical equipment plan. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3btFLDU

Trump’s ‘Disaster Diplomacy’ Has So Far Had Few Results

North Korea and Iran have not taken him up on the offer for aid on combating the coronavirus. And Russia and China have extended similar offers of help to the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33M5kh3

‘It’s a Wreck’: 3.3 Million File Jobless Claims as Economy Comes Apart

The weekly figure is among the first data on the economic toll of the vast disruption of normal life and commerce caused by the coronavirus pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wDBizS

Postmasters 'rejoice' as convictions appeal granted

Dozens were accused of stealing money, with some jailed, after the Post Office introduced a new IT system. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dtLFa0

PM urged to face MPs during parliamentary break

Parliament has closed down for a month to combat the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3apIAG4

On Politics: The Bill’s Being Sold. Does It Have the Goods?

Criticism from Cuomo and provisions for interest groups: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wDD0kO

Coronavirus: NHS staff to get free parking

A petition signed by 400,000 called on the government to thank NHS staff by axing the fees. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vTB5s0

The 2020 Debate Over Health Care Is Getting ‘a Lot More Real’

Joe Biden and other Democrats were already talking about health care before the coronavirus, but the outbreak gives new urgency to a central issue for the party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xubwxS

Job Vacancies and Inexperience Mar Federal Response to Coronavirus

Unfilled jobs and high turnover mean the government is ill equipped for a public health crisis, said many former and current federal officials and disaster experts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JhB8kk

Coronavirus: Government orders 10,000 ventilators from Dyson

The engineering firm developed a new type of ventilator in response to calls on behalf of the NHS. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39iuzIZ

Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak to unveil financial aid for self-employed

The chancellor's coronavirus support package comes after the PM pledges to do "whatever we can". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ui2Mny

Live Coronavirus Updates and Coverage

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin predicted that the $2 trillion rescue package would pass the Senate on Wednesday night and said that Americans would receive stimulus checks “within the next three weeks.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3afAL5I

A $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Will Help, but More May Be Needed

The bill moving through Congress is more than twice as large as the stimulus package passed in 2009, but it will soothe a shutdown economy for only a few months. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bwedOx

Richard Reeves, Columnist and Author on Presidents, Dies at 83

His books on Kennedy, Nixon, Clinton and others could be as unsparing as his syndicated column. He was also a familiar face on PBS public-affairs programs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QHVsQ0

Trump Gets a Bump

He’s making overly optimistic promises for the country, but new polling is promising for him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3afWjiC

Sanders Is Ready to Debate Again. Biden Says ‘We’ve Had Enough Debates.’

“I think we should get on with this,” Joe Biden said, dismissing the idea that another debate is needed with his rival, Senator Bernie Sanders. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JhJCbo

Fine Print of Stimulus Bill Contains Special Deals for Industries

Small banks, retailers and for-profit colleges got provisions they wanted. So did Boeing. Among those who could potentially benefit: President Trump’s company. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2y0Ga2f

Citing Death Penalty, U.K. Court Blocks Giving Evidence on ISIS ‘Beatles’ to U.S.

The decision raised the question of whether the Trump administration will promise not to seek the execution of two ISIS detainees accused of abusing hostages. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UkFQEu

What's in the Coronavirus Stimulus Package? 5 Things to Know

The largest economic stimulus measure in modern history would authorize direct payments to taxpayers and loans to small businesses, and create a $500 billion corporate bailout fund. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UhNVcZ

Ministers warned coronavirus bill threatens services for disabled people

Campaigners warn changes to care provision will be life-changing for people with disabilities from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bod1fW

PMQs: Final Corbyn and Johnson exchange in Commons

Jeremy Corbyn faces Boris Johnson for the last time at Prime Minister's Questions as Labour leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bpDhGD

PMQs: Jeremy Corbyn tells PM to 'act' on coronavirus testing rates

Jeremy Corbyn quotes a leaked email to ask why the prime minister was slow to start buying machines for coronavirus tests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vMTHK4

The People Leading When Leaders Do Not

Business owners, pastors and others are voluntarily closing their doors as the coronavirus spreads, seeking to fill a void when clarity from political leaders is lacking. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WJeTMi

PMQs: Jeremy Corbyn urges PM to on ban rental evictions

The Labour leader asks if the prime minister is "going back on his word" to stop the eviction of private renters. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UDaW8W

PMQs: Jeremy Corbyn bows out with campaigning vow

The Labour leader says his "voice will not be stilled" as he faces Boris Johnson for the final time. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33VvNsJ

PMQS: Johnson pay tribute to Corbyn at final PMQs as leader

Jeremy Corbyn assures the prime minister that he will carry on campaigning and “demanding justice” when he steps down as Labour leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39eTWLD

Coronavirus: Corbyn challenges PM on NHS protection

Jeremy Corbyn asks what the government is doing to address the "appalling" lack of protective gear. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3boT8oV

Plan to cut the number of MPs axed over 'Brexit workload'

David Cameron's proposal to shrink the size of the Commons by 50 MPs is dropped by the government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bpkISX

On Politics: We Have a Deal

An aid bill advances, and President Trump wants to jump-start the economy: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UhsIjn

Pentagon Takes Restrained Role in Coronavirus Response, Despite Calls for Help

Officials are trying to determine the military’s role in safeguarding the United States from a new enemy within its borders, even as commanders fear infection across the ranks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ahDICZ

Why June 2 Is Suddenly the Hottest Date on the Primary Calendar

As more states postpone primaries amid the coronavirus pandemic, June 2 now carries the biggest delegate haul since Super Tuesday. That could change how the rest of the Democratic race plays out. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wrrOI3

Coronavirus: Thousands volunteer to help NHS with vulnerable

Some 170,000 people volunteer in just one day as UK coronavirus death toll tops 400. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JhjmgY

Congress and White House Strike Deal for $2 Trillion Stimulus Package

The plan would provide direct payments to taxpayers, jobless benefits and a $500 billion fund to assist distressed businesses, with oversight requirements demanded by Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xnkIo1

Parliament expected to close on Wednesday evening

Westminster could close until after the Easter break, once the emergency Coronavirus Bill is passed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ah8FXH

How Andrew Cuomo, New York Governor, Became the Politician of the Moment

With his coronavirus briefings, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has emerged as an authoritative voice in the crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xkTcaA

U.N. Issues $2 Billion Appeal to Combat Virus and Urges Aid for Other Crises

Without continued humanitarian assistance, the U.N. warned, crisis areas will be unable to contain the coronavirus, potentially killing millions of people. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Uf3VMP

Trump Wants U.S. ‘Opened Up’ by Easter, Despite Health Officials’ Warnings

“You can’t just come in and say let’s close up the United States of America,” the president said, insisting again that he did not view the coronavirus as any more dangerous than the flu. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UxnzTi

Can We Put a Price Tag on a Life? The Shutdown Forces a New Look

President Trump and others have asked if halting normal life and commerce to fight the coronavirus is worth the cost. Here’s how economists figure it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JdoHpM

Coronavirus: Can couples meet up?

Couples who don't live together need to decide whether to isolate together, the government says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bmNC6f

Coronavirus: Eviction protections watered down, says Labour

Critics accuse the government of breaking its promise to renters to bring in a complete ban on evictions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39fNHan

Coronavirus: 'We will make sure we have the capacity'

Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces plans to open a temporary hospital in London for 4000 patients. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bplZJW

Coronavirus: What are the new restrictions and why are they needed?

The new measures will see shops closed and groups dispersed in order to fight coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UqAzKg

Democrats Near Deal With White House on Stimulus Package

Top Democrats and administration officials said they were optimistic about finalizing a compromise on a nearly $2 trillion economic package after agreeing to add oversight for a bailout fund. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dnGDfn

FMQs cancelled as Holyrood chamber shuts for a week

MSPs will not sit in the Scottish Parliament chamber for more than a week as part of the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QItZh9

Coronavirus: British nationals stranded abroad in 'dire' situation

The foreign secretary is urged by MPs to step up efforts to help thousands of people get home. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3acoLBY

Coronavirus: Calls for clarity over new curbs on life in UK

Britons face £30 fines for breaking limits on public gatherings but questions remain over the drastic new measures. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ajFmUG

Matt Hancock: Coronavirus restrictions 'are not advice'

The health secretary sets out the only four reasons for people to leave their homes through the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QKWLhg

Coronavirus restrictions 'will last more than three weeks'

Arlene Foster endorses the measures to slow the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UbxbE2

Coronavirus: Construction workers fear for their safety

Pressure is growing on government to act to protect construction workers against the coronavirus risk. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UfUegZ

Alex Salmond trial: What is the political fallout?

What could the acquittal of the former first minister mean for the Scottish government, the SNP and Nicola Sturgeon? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UdDhnm

On Politics: The Economy Won’t Distance

A new Trump narrative runs counter to the medical consensus: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39jGl5D

Windrush compensation scheme to get MPs' backing

People wrongly told they were in the UK illegally will get financial redress under a new law. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UducuM

Coronavirus: ‘How is £94 a week going to pay anyone’s bills?’

Freelance gig economy workers say they cannot survive on the support offered by the government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33Gd97J

Coronavirus: UK wakes to strict new curbs on life

Boris Johnson announces new curbs on life in the UK, which police will have the power to enforce, including a ban on public gatherings of more than two people. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vNwvvm

As Federal Government Mobilizes, Local Officials Say Response Remains Too Slow

Signs of a large-scale federal response to the coronavirus outbreak have begun to appear, generating praise from local officials but also pleas that they need much more. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Jb9cPi

In Pandemic, Justice Dept. Seeks Video Court Hearings and Home Detention

Lawmakers are said to be skeptical about other Trump administration ideas, including expanding presidential power to curb asylum and suspending deadlines for arraignments. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xfFiGJ

Trump Has Given Unusual Leeway to Fauci, but Aides Say He’s Losing His Patience

The president has become increasingly concerned as Dr. Anthony S. Fauci has grown bolder in correcting his falsehoods about the spread of the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QFv4Gl

The Fed Goes All In With Unlimited Bond-Buying Plan Due to Coronavirus

The Federal Reserve will buy bonds as needed to calm markets, and will buy corporate debt in a series of emergency lending programs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UAXHGa

Trump Considers Reopening Economy, Over Health Experts’ Objections

The president is questioning whether stay-at-home orders have gone too far. But relaxing them could significantly increase the death toll from the coronavirus, health officials warn. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JbYdEY

At Least 13,500 Americans Abroad Need Help Getting Home, State Dept. Says

About 5,700 U.S. citizens and legal residents have already returned with the government’s assistance, and flights scheduled this week could help another 1,600. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Uyba1c

The View From Your Window

Life has changed in big ways and small for our On Politics readers from around the world. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WFy7SH

Commons could close early due to coronavirus

Emergency legislation needs to be approved by MPs before the Easter recess starts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aeqczV

Democrats Again Block Action on Coronavirus Stimulus, Seeking Restrictions on Corporate Aid

Tempers flared on the Senate floor as Republicans accused Democrats of slowing needed assistance and Democrats said the package fell short. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/396WZ8I

Democratic Convention Planners Look at Contingency Options

The coronavirus crisis has created uncertainty about whether the gathering, scheduled for mid-July in Milwaukee, can still take place. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3afupn1

Coronavirus: Huge decisions for PM to tackle

The government faces massive challenges, but each of us is wrestling with a personal set of dilemmas too. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QC9MJF

Obamacare Turns 10 Today. Here’s a Look at What Works and Doesn’t.

With the coronavirus, a new Supreme Court case and a blistering election debate, the Affordable Care Act is facing challenges as never before. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dnUvWG

Coronavirus: 'Too many people taking risks'

Labour's shadow health secretary says public health messages are "not being heard loud and clear” over coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39jy2Hn

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock on former clinicians offering help

The health secretary says 7,563 former clinicians have so far come forward to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3acQH8J

Coronavirus Live Updates: Global Leaders Beg Public to Stay Home; Fed Vows to Buy as Much Debt as Needed

Spain’s health system is under strain as medical workers fall ill. A $1.8 trillion relief package is stalled in Congress. “We cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself,” President Trump said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vHLs1S

Congress and White House Struggle to Salvage $1.8 Trillion Rescue Bill

Negotiations between Democrats and the administration continued on Capitol Hill as Republicans prepared a series of procedural votes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QEHJJP

The Fed’s Message: The Money-Printing Presses Are Fired Up and Ready to Go

Its actions Monday show it will do anything necessary to address a glaring shortage of dollars across the economy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UtGK01

Ex-Field Organizer Sues Bloomberg Campaign, Alleging Breach of Contract

A former campaign worker for Michael Bloomberg filed a proposed class-action lawsuit on Monday, arguing she and thousands of others were tricked into taking their jobs and are owed overtime pay. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Uz9EvK

Biden, Struggling for Visibility During Crisis, Faults Trump’s Response to Virus

As President Trump holds daily briefings, Mr. Biden has kept a low profile, worrying Democrats who feel the president needs to be challenged more robustly. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UahnS1

Alex Salmond cleared of all sexual assault charges

Jury clears former first minister of Scotland of all 13 charges facing him. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J5vYrI

Coronavirus Live Updates: Global Leaders Beg Public to Stay Home; Fed Vows to Buy as Much Debt as Needed

Trump Says Coronavirus Cure Cannot ‘Be Worse Than the Problem Itself’

The president, who has watched the economy plunge amid social distancing measures, says restrictions will be reassessed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QAIELe

Alex Salmond trial jury resumes deliberations

Mr Salmond denies carrying out a string of sexual assaults against nine women while he was Scotland's first minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bfgHQU

What's in the emergency Coronavirus legislation?

The new bill gives ministers powers that would be unprecedented in normal times. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WIKOw2

On Politics: Where’s the Relief?

Senate wrangling and presidential promises: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WBQacI

Coronavirus: Hancock admits ‘challenges’ over NHS equipment

It comes after some NHS staff complained of shortages and said they were being treated as "cannon fodder". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QEGZ7n

Coronavirus: Parents urged not to send children to school

Schools are shut from today except to pupils who are vulnerable or whose parents are "key workers". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dm9VuQ

Coronavirus: MPs to debate emergency legislation

Under the plans, airports could be shut and police could force people with symptoms into isolation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bhSycz

Biden Addresses a Visibility Question: ‘How Do We Get More of You?’

As President Trump appears at daily briefings, the Democratic front-runner faces the challenge of raising his profile in a presidential race that has moved almost entirely into the digital realm. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2J93HjS

Trump Bets Business Will Answer Call to Fight Virus, but Strategy Bewilders Firms

It remains unclear if the effort to enlist companies like General Motors, Apple and Hanes constitutes an effective strategy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WABrhX

‘Wartime President’? Trump Rewrites History in an Election Year

The president is brazenly grabbing his only clear option to bolster his re-election hopes, portraying himself as a take-charge leader the country can’t afford to lose. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3baOtaa

Rand Paul Tests Positive for Covid-19, Fueling Anxiety in the Capitol

The Kentucky Republican is the first senator to be diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. He went about his routine for days after being tested, potentially exposing many colleagues. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WABafa

Emergency Economic Rescue Plan in Limbo as Democrats Raise Objections

The Senate delayed a test vote on the plan, expected to cost $1.6 trillion or more, as Democrats threatened to block it, seeking stronger protections for workers and stricter rules for bailed-out businesses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U8P5rc

Coronavirus Drives the U.S. and China Deeper Into Global Power Struggle

Many experts warn that an international health and economic crisis calls for more cooperation, not confrontation, between Washington and Beijing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WGQYgx

Coronavirus: 'Special steps' needed to shield vulnerable - PM

Boris Johnson says "even if you think you're personally invulnerable there are people you can infect." from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J99oOJ

The U.S. Shut Down Its Economy. Here’s What Needs to Happen in Order to Restart.

Whole sectors of the United States economy have gone dark to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Here’s what comes next. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dngc9y

As U.S. Troops Leave Afghanistan, Diplomats Are Left to Fill Uncertain Mission

The future role of the American Embassy in Kabul is tied to the fate of the peace process and a military withdrawal, even as violence continues. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3detULI

Young Voters Know What They Want. But They Don’t See Anyone Offering It.

For the first time, millennials and Generation Z have enough electoral clout to seriously compete with their elders. But many feel more disillusioned than empowered. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33EpI3m

They Went Abroad to Study. Now They Are Stranded.

As borders closed and airlines canceled flights, the biggest lesson for many Americans studying abroad was this: You’re on your own. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U9fwNr

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson in Mother's Day warning amid concern for NHS

Avoid visiting loved ones to prevent the NHS becoming "overwhelmed", Boris Johnson tells the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33BJ7C3

Joe Biden’s Campaign Was Cash Poor. He Seized Control of the Nomination Anyway.

New figures show just how big a financial hole the former vice president was in before he pulled off a remarkable turnaround in the Democratic race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xh5el8

Top U.S. Intelligence Official Taps New Counterterrorism Chief

Lora Shiao will be the new acting director for the National Counterterrorism Center amid a broader reshuffling of top intelligences aides and expected personnel cutbacks from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3alySol

Push for Cash in Rescue Package Came From Unlikely Source: Conservatives

Republicans are making direct aid to individuals and families a centerpiece of a relief plan to respond to the coronavirus crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33FKCiH

Used to Meeting Challenges With Bluster and Force, Trump Confronts a Crisis Unlike Any Before

The ways he dealt with crises in his business, real estate and even his personal life prove jarring as he leads the government’s response to a pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2J7BrhH

Coronavirus: Shoppers told to buy responsibly

The government's message comes as supermarkets are facing a huge demand during the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aafaM6

Coronavirus: 'Be responsible when you shop and think of others'

The environment, food and rural affairs secretary urges people not to buy more food than they need. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QuZOKj

Al Qaeda Branch in Somalia Threatens Americans in East Africa — and Even the U.S.

Several ominous signs indicate that the Qaeda affiliate, the Shabab, is seeking to expand its lethal mayhem well beyond its home base, and attack Americans wherever it can. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WEIV3P

How It All Came Apart for Bernie Sanders

The Sanders campaign appeared on the brink of a commanding lead in the Democratic race. But a series of fateful decisions and internal divisions have left him all but vanquished. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UsI5UK

Trump Aides Clash Over Response to Iranian-Backed Attacks in Iraq

Sharp debates among top administration aides reveal divisions in how to confront Iran and its Shiite militia proxies in Iraq. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2J1hWaB

The Lessons of the Elections of 1918

A nation ravaged by the Spanish flu figured out how to vote back then. Not without incident, but with democracy intact. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/397gIoS

Biden Takes Charge as Coronavirus Spreads: This Week in the 2020 Race

Joe Biden won all three states that held primary contests on Tuesday, forcing Bernie Sanders to reassess the future of his campaign in a race that has been upended by a public health crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U5Eg98

Coronavirus: 'Relief' for businesses after government vows to pay wages

Business leaders welcome the government's vow to subsidise wages, as pubs and restaurants are ordered to close. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dkCBUH

How the Defense Production Act Could Yield More Masks, Ventilators and Tests

President Trump has delegated the authority to invoke extraordinary powers over private industry, but his administration does not seem to be using it yet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U6I4XE

Trump’s Embrace of Unproven Drugs to Treat Coronavirus Defies Science

Doctors and patients also worry that the president’s rosy outlook for the treatments will exacerbate shortages of old malaria drugs relied on by patients with lupus and other debilitating conditions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U8xkZa

Another Virus Victim: The U.S. as a Global Leader in a Time of Crisis

The United States led the world’s response to other epidemics, like Ebola and AIDS. But a more nationalist United States is ceding leadership on this virus to China. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33B6snK

White House Enlists Military to Import Swabs for Coronavirus Tests

Peter Navarro, President Trump’s trade adviser, has been working to ease supply chain bottlenecks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bh9q3l

Trump Resists Pressure to Force Companies to Make Coronavirus Supplies

The Defense Protection Act gives presidents extraordinary powers to make supplies like masks. But some of Mr. Trump’s advisers suggest they are adhering to longstanding conservative opposition to big government. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xhNOF1

Coronavirus: Opposition parties meet PM in Downing Street

Leading figures from the Lib Dems, SNP and Plaid Cymru raise concerns about the coronavirus response. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J2OT6r

Richard Burr Seeks Ethics Investigation After Uproar Over Stock Sales

The North Carolina Republican is seeking to clear himself following the disclosure that he sold at least hundreds of thousands of dollars in shares before the market tumbled. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33xt8VT

Michael Bloomberg, Abandoning Super PAC Plans, Gives $18 Million to D.N.C. Instead

The former New York mayor had promised to keep his presidential campaign organization in place through November, but he has now opted to fund Democratic field efforts in battleground states. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U7EGvV

The $1200 Coronavirus Stimulus Check: What You Need to Know

Senate Republicans introduced a roughly $1 trillion economic stabilization plan that includes $1,200 payments to many taxpayers, tax cuts for large corporations and limits on paid leave. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xTwIh7

Coronavirus Stimulus Package Spurs a Lobbying Gold Rush

Some industries are in dire need of a bailout. Others see a rare chance to win special breaks at a moment when the fiscal spigots are open. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33JZEEp

Alex Salmond trial: Defence says allegations 'don't make sense'

Gordon Jackson QC says the former first minister had not always behaved well - but did not sexually assault anyone. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UqEtmb

Coronavirus: Labour calls on state to pay wages of most at-risk workers

The opposition calls on the state to pay 90% of wages of workers facing biggest redundancy threat. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3baK1YU

On Politics: What Does This All Mean for November?

Crisis management, with more than a touch of political maneuvering: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33EH7ZV

Matt Hancock: People need to shop responsibly

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says people have to "buy what they need and not more". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33yMKIZ

What Coronavirus? Trump Campaign Plows Ahead Online With Talk of ‘WINNING Like Never Before’

The gap between the Trump campaign’s boosterism and the reality of a nation under siege from a deadly contagion can be jarring. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UmyZcr

Under the Virus’s Cloak, Trump Pursues Long-Sought Conservative Policies

From border controls to anti-union efforts, the Trump administration is using the coronavirus to seek policies that the president wanted before the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QwGBYC

Coronavirus: Key workers revealed as last day for many schoolchildren

Medics, police, teachers and transport workers are among those whose children will stay in school. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J0wUNV

Coronavirus: How to help kids cope with life without school

Schools are closing because of coronavirus, leaving families wondering how to keep children happy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WrOFh6

How the Promise of American Jobs Became Entangled in a Faraway War

Arms sales to Middle Eastern allies that were meant to shore up American jobs are supplying the bombs that have killed thousands of civilians in Yemen. How responsible is the U.S. government? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QwpIxn

Senator Richard Burr Sold a Fortune in Stocks While Playing Down Coronavirus Threat

After the sales in February, the North Carolina Republican warned a group that the virus could soon cause a major disruption in the United States. Three other senators also sold major holdings around the same time. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3949MZz

White House to Cancel In-Person Meeting of G7, Citing Coronavirus Outbreak

President Trump will conduct the high-profile diplomatic gathering by teleconference instead, a White House official said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2J1uIWu

Coronavirus: Chancellor prepares wage package rescue plan

Rishi Sunak is expected to launch a fresh package of measures to try to protect millions of UK jobs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3banZFF

5 Takeaways From the Coronavirus Economic Relief Package

Senator Sold Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Stocks After Suggesting U.S. Was Prepared for Coronavirus

Two weeks after the sales, Senator Richard Burr warned a nonpartisan group that the virus could soon cause a major disruption in the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2IZxk7d

Search for Coronavirus Vaccine Becomes a Global Competition

The United States, China and Europe are battling to be the first to find a cure, bringing a nationalist element to a worldwide crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a9SpYA

PM: We can 'turn the tide' on coronavirus crisis

Boris Johnson says he believes the UK can "send it packing" if people follow government advice. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2x6qslQ

Coronavirus: UK interest rates slashed to lowest level ever

The Bank bumps up its measures to support the UK economy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3baHHRL

Coronavirus: What are shops doing about stockpiling?

As the virus continues to spread, some consumers are hoarding certain products. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VNt4zi

Coronavirus: Will I be paid when I'm at home with my children?

Self-isolation and home working are rising, and schools are shutting, so what are your working rights? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wLOZwp

Coronavirus: Ministers warned not to 'delay' help for workers

Former Business Secretary Greg Clark said ministers need to act 'without delay' to help workers affected by the coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33xMFWg

Americans Held Overseas in Iran and Lebanon Are Freed

Amer Fakhoury had been held in Beirut on decades-old charges. Separately, Michael R. White, a U.S. Navy veteran and cancer patient, was released from an Iranian prison. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b7W0GG

American Held in Lebanon Is Freed

Amer Fakhoury was arrested in September on decades-old charges. His case was spotlighted by Fox News. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33zSP8i

Coronavirus Outbreak: A Cascade of Warnings, Heard but Unheeded

Government exercises, including one last year, made clear that the U.S. was not ready for a pandemic like the coronavirus. But little was done. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xV6JGl

Tulsi Gabbard Drops Out of Presidential Race

The representative from Hawaii, who often defied her own party, announced the end of her campaign and said she would back Joe Biden. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ulvfrn

Coronavirus: Emergency legislation set out

The government has set out emergency powers to tackle the coronavirus outbreak with a new bill. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QxfEnM

Derek Mackay: 'No crime committed' by former finance secretary who messaged teen

Derek Mackay will not face criminal charges over hundreds of social media messages he sent to a 16-year-old boy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dgbF8W

Coronavirus: Lord Speaker to self-isolate

The chair of the House of Lords says he is following government advice for those over 70. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/392cazS

Coronavirus: 'It's about building confidence' - Gordon Brown

The former PM spoke to Radio 4 about the UK's response to the coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Qs8GAr

On Politics: We’ll Be Here a While

Election and household stasis set in: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b6j1d5

Windrush scandal: Home Office showed 'ignorance’ of race

The Windrush scandal review adds there was a "profound institutional failure" affecting thousands of people. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3a6IhQc

School closures: What will happen now?

Schools across the UK will close their doors on Friday for mainstream education because of coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VnQyLb

Voting by Mail Is the Hot New Idea. Is There Time to Make It Work?

The coronavirus has left states rapidly searching for ways to protect democracy’s most sacred institution. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3de5xOr

With Intelligence Nominee, Trump Ensures an Ally Will Have the Post

By nominating John Ratcliffe for director of national intelligence, President Trump gave the Senate a choice: Accept a Trump stalwart or stick with the acting stalwart. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qv4jV7

U.S. Navy Relaxes Rules on Hair Length Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The change does not apply to facial hair shaving requirements, sideburns or hair style. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dbuABD

Coronavirus: Schools shut down prompts exams clarity calls

Teachers and universities want to know how pupils will get qualifications, with UK schools set to close. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ddszVq

Thomas Cook: Taxpayers face £156m bill for company's collapse

The company's collapse last year left 9,000 staff out of work and 150,000 holidaymakers stranded. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2J028Vj

Wait, There Are Still Primaries?

It’s hard to believe there are still contests to come. When they’ll happen is anyone’s guess. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WoMLOd

As Schools Look for Guidance, Educators Are Left Asking, ‘What?’

The spread of the coronavirus is shutting down school systems across the country, but the federal government is offering little clarity on when they can reopen and what they should offer meanwhile. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UbFONC

From Jerry Falwell Jr. to Dr. Drew: 5 Coronavirus Doubters

While public health experts warn people to take precautions, these popular media figures insist that the virus is overhyped. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UfR4Zz

Celebrities, Athletes and Politicians With Coronavirus: Updating List

From Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson to the N.B.A.’s Rudy Gobert and Kevin Durant, public figures have shared their conditions and advice with the world. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xOPF4F

Coronavirus: Jeremy Corbyn calls for rise in sick pay

Labour leader tells the PM "you cannot feed a family on 90-odd quid a week". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IYx5t0

SNP call for income guarantee through coronavirus

Thousands have lost their jobs, and millions face the same threat, says the SNP's Westminster leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TXezHM

Bernie Sanders Will ‘Assess His Campaign’ After Three More Primary Losses

With an increasingly narrow path to the nomination, Mr. Sanders and his advisers were weighing his options amid a national health crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d8zQ99

PMQs: NHS staff 'already stressed' by coronavirus

Labour MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan tells PM her NHS colleagues are "already stressed" with the pressure they are facing from coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Wo2UDG

PMQs: PM promises to protect private renters from eviction

Jeremy Corbyn says renters are "worried sick" about meeting their rent payments during the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33DmgX7

New plan for NI Troubles cases to 'limit' investigations

Limited number of Troubles killings to get "full-blown" investigations in new plan to deal with Northern Ireland's past. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TY7pmN

On Politics: Biden Gets Out the Broom

It was a primary sweep, but the future is far from clean and tidy. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UkqiiR

Coronavirus: MPs told to stay out of Commons chamber

Tories and Labour say only those asking the PM questions should attend, as coronavirus fears continue. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IUwb0H

Congress Races to Respond While Defying Ban on Mass Gatherings

The Senate is rushing to complete an economic stabilization package as lawmakers brace for potential travel restrictions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a0d15z

Working From Home in Washington? Not So Great.

The city runs on relationships and convincing others that you have a certain juice about you. It relies, for the most part, on showing up — and not in your pajamas. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xIDMgp

The Bernie Sanders Revolution Has Moved to Mom’s Couch

For some college students who support Mr. Sanders, leaving campus means more time to phone bank, and a captive, if skeptical, audience at home. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Uiqmzg

4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Democratic Primaries

Joe Biden swept Arizona, Florida and Illinois on Tuesday and Bernie Sanders continued to lose ground in the Democratic primary’s delegate count. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QjLV1t

Marie Newman Beats Dan Lipinski, Democratic Incumbent, in Illinois House Primary

Ms. Newman, a progressive challenger, upset Mr. Lipinski, a conservative House Democrat who had broken with his party on abortion rights and health care. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wfQNxL

Joe Biden Will Likely Win the Democratic Nomination. Here’s How He Did It.

Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s winning streak has now given him a lead that will be nearly impossible for Senator Bernie Sanders to overcome. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33sw0TQ

Plan to protect veterans from 'vexatious claims'

The bill protects troops from prosecution for alleged historical offences in conflicts overseas. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3b5AaU8

Coronavirus: Renters 'need more help' in UK's plans

The government's new £350bn financial support package does not help some groups, chancellor told. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33C7905

Are Voters ‘Essential Personnel’ During a Pandemic?

Participating in a healthy democracy isn’t supposed to be at odds with staying healthy. Today it is. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xEQFbl

Biden Wins Florida and Illinois as Virus Disruptions Reshape American Politics

With victories in two big, diverse states, Joseph R. Biden Jr. took a dominating lead over Bernie Sanders that could add to pressure on him to end his campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U8Cjre

Trump’s Campaign Has Had to Adjust to His Changing View of the Coronavirus

For a while it continued to schedule new rallies. Now, one ally — Karl Rove — says canceling them will create “pent-up demand.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2IWYtaN

Did Federal Officials Really Question W.H.O. Tests for Coronavirus?

Dr. Deborah Birx said she did not mean to suggest the widely used diagnostic tests generated frequent false-positive results. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xOlvhZ

U.S. Virus Plan Anticipates 18-Month Pandemic and Widespread Shortages

The 100-page federal plan laid out a grim prognosis and outlined a response that would activate agencies across the government. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UhLcyK

Primaries 2020: Why Coronavirus Might Not Hit Turnout Hard Today

There was significant early voting in Florida and Arizona. Illinois might be more vulnerable to a decline in voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33oaM9u

Coronavirus: Dominic Raab advises against global travel

The Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announces new advice to limit all "non-essential travel globally". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3b2LCQn

On the Political Right, Anger and Suspicion Over Virus Precautions

An Illinois mayor’s emergency decree drew fury from some who view coronavirus preparedness as politically motivated “hysteria.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39Ya1ql

Trump Administration Pitches $850 Billion in Stimulus Over Coronavirus

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin will make the case on Tuesday to Republican senators at their weekly lunch. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Wh0err

Lessons from Iceland on a new kind of politics

Icelandic politicians are moving away from GDP and planning an economy based on their people's well-being from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WmQjRg

2020 Democratic Primary in Arizona, Florida and Illinois: What to Watch For

Confusion surrounded Ohio’s election, which was also scheduled for Tuesday before the governor moved to push it back over worries about the coronavirus outbreak. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39TvFMi

Coronavirus: Britons urged to avoid non-essential travel abroad

Restrictions will be in place for 30 days initially but could be extended, the foreign secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33qIZFA

Coronavirus: No insurance cover for most virus-hit businesses

Most would not have been entitled to compensation, even if the government had ordered them to close. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Uc1wBo

On Politics: Somehow, There’s Still an Election

Ohio postponed voting, but three other states are forging ahead: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38W9h3y

Coronavirus: Derbyshire MP sorry for 'get a life' sick pay tweet

Pauline Latham says she was "in a state of distress" when she replied to a constituent on Twitter. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Qo1pBx

Coronavirus: Stock markets continue to slide

The FTSE 100 falls a further 1% as an early rally on the market quickly runs out of steam. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QnNyem

Plan to extend early prisoner release scheme

It is hoped the move will ease population pressures in jails across England and Wales. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39XJsRY

Alex Salmond says there was 'no policy' stopping him working alone with women

Scotland's former first minister has begin giving evidence in his own defence at the High Court in Edinburgh. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Wgz43X

Coronavirus: Keeping schools open a challenge, heads say

Head teachers say there may be too few available to supervise as staff self-isolate over coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2U9hL26

Why the Coronavirus Might Not Hit Turnout Hard in Tuesday’s Primaries

There was significant early voting in Florida and Arizona. Illinois might be more vulnerable to a decline in voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QnrLDC

How Much Does Voting Spread Viruses?

A study shows that past elections have not led to national surges of viral disease, but it is too early to apply the research to coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TXMTm0

Coronavirus: UK to unveil new financial measures to support economy

It comes after people were told to avoid "non-essential" contact and places like pubs and theatres. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QlCK0t

Hackers Attack Health and Human Services Computer System

It was unknown whether the actions were the result of foreign actors or just hackers seizing on the coronavirus panic to try to create chaos. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b2wi6A

Clean Elections

Some states are postponing their primary elections. Others are preparing to give out hand sanitizer. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wXPuUi

Senate, Bidding for Time, Tries to Temporarily Revive Spy Tools

The extension set aside broader changes to surveillance laws because senators wanted to focus on addressing the coronavirus crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Wi55IJ

Connecticut Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Adam Schiff

Robert M. Phelps messaged Mr. Schiff, the lead impeachment manager, through his congressional website, prosecutors said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Wi4MO5

Inside the Coronavirus Response: A Case Study in the White House Under Trump

Infighting, turf wars and a president more concerned with the stock market and media coverage than policy have defined the Trump White House. They have also defined how it has handled a pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33p5omP

Trump Urges Limits Amid Pandemic, but Stops Short of National Mandates

President Trump issued national guidelines that included closing schools and avoiding bars, restaurants and groups of more than 10 as he prepared for months of upheaval. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d4nA9E

Trump to Governors on Ventilators: ‘Try Getting It Yourselves’

On a conference call with the nation’s governors, President Trump said they should try to get ventilators on their own ahead of an expected crush of coronavirus cases. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b4Nubh

Supreme Court Postpones Arguments Over Coronavirus

The court said it would reschedule two weeks of arguments that had been set to start March 23, including major cases on President Trump’s financial records. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UbJy1D

Military prosecutions: NI veterans not covered by proposed legislation

But ministers say those who served in Northern Ireland will get "equal" protection from unfounded claims. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33rl2hw

Coronavirus: PM says everyone should avoid non-essential travel

Other "drastic" new measures include urging people to work from home and avoid pubs and theatres. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/33okCs6

Legislation to pass without vote amid coronavirus crisis

Emergency laws to tackle the outbreak and the Budget will get "nodded through" the Commons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WtvP9x

McConnell Has a Request for Veteran Federal Judges: Please Quit

The Senate majority leader has encouraged judges thinking about stepping down to do so soon to ensure that Republicans confirm their replacements this year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d1vGQh

Coronavirus: Stocks plunge despite global central bank action

Wall Street drops more than 7% despite efforts to ease the coronavirus economic pain. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3d3zlNC

The Coronavirus Debate

A crisis can provide a sharper view of how candidates approach the problems facing the country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UeGthk

BBC to delay over-75 TV licence fee changes

New rules requiring most over-75s to buy a licence are put back in light of the coronavirus spread. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39VjaQu

Coronavirus: Flexibility needed over train firms, says Shapps

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says train operators have seen a "big drop off" in passenger numbers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UeQLOu

Joe Biden Says He Would Choose a Woman as His Running Mate. But Who?

As Mr. Biden leads in the primaries, attention is growing on possible running mates for the 77-year-old Democrat. Here are several factors and names in the mix. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TRxeoo

Did America Misjudge Bernie Sanders? Or Did He Misjudge America?

Throughout his insurgent campaign, he remained steadfast in his radical vision — and forced a reckoning for the Democratic Party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QkrcdU

Coronavirus: Jarrow MP Kate Osborne diagnosed with virus

Labour MP for Jarrow Kate Osborne says she tested positive following a period of self-isolation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QlvPEB

Does Florida Really Want Ex-Felons to Vote?

In the first election since the state restored their voting rights, no one knows how many might actually vote. Fees are one problem. Believing anything will make a difference is another. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TSJ2XD

U.S. Offered ‘Large Sum’ to German Company for Access to Coronavirus Vaccine Research, German Officials Say

The United States says it will share any vaccine breakthroughs with the world, but German officials appeared rattled by its reported overture to a biotech firm. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39URzyJ

Six Takeaways From the March Democratic Debate

On a night largely overshadowed by the global pandemic, Bernie Sanders pressed Joe Biden on his past Senate voting record as Mr. Biden sought to woo the left. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UcsbxV

Biden and Sanders Assume Fighting Stances, a Healthy 6 Feet Apart

The crisis brought them together for an unusual debate. And the debate highlighted their distance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33jy94h

How Did Biden and Sanders Do in the Debate? Experts Weigh In

Here’s a sampling of the reactions to the first one-on-one debate between the two remaining major Democratic candidates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ufd1rQ

Clashes and Comity, as Biden and Sanders Meet in Head-to-Head Debate

With the coronavirus as a backdrop, and with no audience in attendance, the Democrats’ differences over health insurance took center stage. Mr. Biden also committed to choosing a woman as a running mate if he were the nominee. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WrxQTF

Bernie Sanders Hits Joe Biden on Social Security: ‘Go to YouTube’

The clash at Sunday’s debate over Joe Biden’s record was the first in a litany of criticisms Bernie Sanders leveled at his former Senate colleague’s voting history. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QidmbW

Joe Biden Commits to Selecting a Woman as Vice President

Mr. Biden said for the first time at Sunday’s Democratic debate on CNN that he would choose a woman to be his running mate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38VV86q

How Are Biden and Sanders Protecting Themselves Against Coronavirus?

The two septuagenarian Democratic candidates were asked at Sunday’s debate what they were doing to ensure they remained healthy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aW5Zie

Fact-Checking the Biden-Sanders Democratic Debate

Our reporters are following all of the exchanges and fact-checking the two candidates, providing context and explanation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d1p1p8

Coronavirus: 'There has to be much clearer guidance' from government, Corbyn says

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn criticises the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38UhDJ3

How Coronavirus Has Affected the 2020 Primary Campaign Calendar

Georgia and Louisiana have delayed their primary elections. Wyoming has suspended its in-person Democratic caucus voting. Here are the latest updates on changes to the 2020 presidential race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39UD9i5

What Bernie Sanders’s Allies Want to Hear at Tonight’s Debate

Progressives hope Mr. Sanders will push Joe Biden on the issues they care about most, and they realize that anything resembling a personal attack may seem off-putting amid the coronavirus crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QhHh3Y

Live Coronavirus Updates and Coverage

A top U.S. health official urges personal sacrifices to avert a ‘worst-case scenario.’ Passengers returning from Europe are waiting hours at U.S. airports for health screening. Italy’s cases and deaths jump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39UiScq

How CNN Is Planning a Safe Debate (One Step: Six Feet Between the Lecterns)

Lots of hand sanitizer and a closed set are part of the cable network’s preparations for a debate between two septuagenarian Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38VmCcm

White House Seeks Financial Crisis-Era Powers to Buttress Economy

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he will ask Congress to reinstate authorities that were scaled back by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ISa2zW

The 2020 Campaign Is Over. The Coronavirus Campaign Just Started.

Politics is personal. So what happens when people can’t be near one another? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QiW0LX

Coronavirus Live Updates: Chaos at American Airports, U.K. Issues Warning on Travel to U.S.

Passengers on U.S. flights from Europe are waiting hours to go through enhanced health screening. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33hyFzA

The V.A. Prepares to Back Up a Health Care System Threatened by Coronavirus

The sprawling Department of Veterans Affairs is legally designated as the nation’s backup health system and could prove vital in the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ITUeN7

Train companies seek bailout as coronavirus hits passenger numbers

Train operators are in talks with government to slash services as passenger numbers fall. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2INq6mD

How Coronavirus Has Affected the 2020 Primary Campaign Calendar

Sunday’s Democratic Debate: What Time It Is and What to Watch for

The debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders will be hosted by CNN and Univision. It will take place in Washington, D.C., because of concerns over coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vZ46Ti

Coronavirus: Isolation for over-70s 'a big ask'

Health Secretary Matt Hancock outlines plans for protecting the elderly and vulnerable from coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38Vaqsa

Arizona Boom Draws Californians and Changes Political Hue

A decade after the recession hit hard, Arizona’s economy is a magnet for technology companies and for workers seeking an affordable middle-class life. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QjfoIV

Public School Is a Child’s Right. Should Preschool Be Also?

Some Democrats, including Bernie Sanders, say the government-financed care and education of children should start at birth instead of at kindergarten. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39PYB84

Coronavirus: Isolation for over-70s 'within weeks'

Action to isolate over-70s to shield them from coronavirus is planned in coming weeks, health secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vo2HFt

Coronavirus: Supermarkets ask shoppers to be 'considerate' and stop panic buying

Some UK retailers have started rationing products such as pasta and hand gels to stop them selling out. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39XJIAI

Biden vs. Sanders, Issue by Issue

Sunday’s debate will be the first one-on-one matchup between Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Bernie Sanders. So, how do they actually compare on policy? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TQhlOV

For Biden and Sanders, the Fight’s Not Personal

The amicable relationship the two have maintained could become an important factor in the Democrats’ ability to unite quickly against President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33nWCFp

Trump Oversold a Google Site to Fight Coronavirus

After Jared Kushner liked the idea, President Trump inflated the concept. The disconnect is the latest example of the president exaggerating or making wholly inaccurate statements about his administration’s response. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33kyEei

Trump Oversold a Google Site to Fight Coronavirus

Biden, Looking to Attract Progressives, Endorses Warren Bankruptcy Plan

The two clashed over bankruptcy policy more than a decade ago. But Joseph R. Biden Jr. now says he supports Elizabeth Warren’s plan that allows student debt to be relieved in bankruptcy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38O57ur

Georgia Postpones Its Primary as Virus Upends Voting

Georgia is pushing the March 24 vote back by nearly two months, but four other big states are still planning to hold primaries this Tuesday as scheduled. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Wd9hJP

Trump Supporters Know Where to Turn in a Crisis: To Him

They’re confident, for perhaps the first time in his presidency, that the experts on call aren’t out to sabotage the president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wWtIA6

Here’s What’s in Congress’s Emergency Coronavirus Bill

Free coronavirus testing for all and two weeks of paid sick leave for some are among the provisions in the bill the House passed on Friday. The Senate is expected to take it up early next week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WfJMYm

Bernie Sanders, Stand-Up Comic

He’s been on the road in 2020 with a serious message about inequality in this country. That doesn’t mean he hasn’t found time to make fun of his age. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33j7LHz

On a Saturday Night in Florida, a Presidential Party Became a Coronavirus Hot Zone

A weekend getaway at Mar-a-Lago put the president in contact with several people who later tested positive for the virus. He said he has no symptoms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aZFdpj

Trump Is Losing Money in the Markets, Too

President Trump’s investments in stocks and bonds are holding up no better than the S&P 500. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2w6cujJ

Inside the Most Secret Place at Guantánamo Bay

At Camp 7, the military holds prisoners who were previously held and interrogated by the C.I.A. But in recent years, conditions have eased up a bit. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wSTS6S

Lawmakers Delay Promotion of Officer Involved in Deadly Niger Ambush

Col. Bradley D. Moses is the only officer in his unit involved in the 2017 attack to escape some form of punishment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U5DzLN

Could the 2020 Election Be Postponed? Only With Great Difficulty. Here’s Why.

With Louisiana delaying its primary vote, we answer six key questions about holding elections in a crisis. And no, a president cannot cancel an election with executive authority. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39RYyZc

Fact Check: Trump's Claims About His Response to the Coronavirus

The president inaccurately described travel restrictions he had announced, falsely blamed his predecessor for testing shortages and misstated the role Google was playing in mitigating the outbreak. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2IKIZXB

These Judges Are Shifting the Appeals Courts to the Right

Five takeaways from an examination by The New York Times reveal how President Trump has reshaped the federal judiciary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TROLNs

51 Judges Named by Trump

Appointees by the president make up more than a quarter of the appellate bench, populating seats on 11 of the 13 circuits. This was their path to confirmation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xACFzn

A Conservative Agenda Unleashed on the Federal Courts

President Trump’s imprint on the nation’s appeals courts has been swift and historic. He has named judges with records on a range of issues important to Republicans — and to his re-election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b0J5q9

Biden Builds a Lead as Sanders Presses On: This Week in the 2020 Race

The coronavirus has dominated the news and is wreaking havoc on the political world. Nonetheless, the race for the Democratic nomination continues (with some modifications). from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cVhjNj

Throw Out the Debate Playbook: Biden and Sanders to Clash Amid Crisis

Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Bernie Sanders will be auditioning for the presidency, trying to convey leadership, against the backdrop of an unfolding national emergency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xD25wo

Joe Biden Goes Digital. It Could Have Gone, Um, Smoother.

“Am I on camera?” Mr. Biden asked as technical glitches disrupted a virtual town hall event with voters in Illinois. But that’s the new paradigm for campaigning amid a national health crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cXdKpZ

Trump’s False Claims About His Response to the Coronavirus

Seeking Advice on the Coronavirus, Jared Kushner Enlists a Doctor in the Family

Dr. Kurt Kloss, whose daughter, the model Karlie Kloss, is married to Mr. Kushner’s brother, solicited suggestions from a medical Facebook group. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33fmC5M

Full Appeals Court to Decide Whether Congress Can Sue Executive Branch

The court took up disputes over funding for President Trump’s border wall and a subpoena to Donald F. McGahn II, his former White House counsel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38QgFO3

Trump Declared a National State Emergency Over Coronavirus. Here's What that Can Do

The president’s action will free up funds and lower legal barriers for responding to the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WcfHsw

Justice Dept. Religious Freedom Training Spurs Concern Among Lawyers

Some department lawyers expressed worries that the workshops were held to teach ways to limit civil rights protections for gay and transgender people. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33nc9W3

Transcript: Trump’s Coronavirus News Conference

President Trump held a news conference on Friday with health and business leaders during which he declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus. Here are his opening remarks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QghARr

Coronavirus: Mass gatherings could be banned in UK from next week

A government source says ministers are drawing up plans to ease the burden on emergency services. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xDxEWX

Coranavirus: Emergency plan for prisons in England and Wales

Prisons in England and Wales bring in measures to deal with "unprecedented" challenges. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cXlngg

Trump Administration Moves to Speed Coronavirus Testing

The Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration are funding private companies that are rushing faster tests to the market. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cT60oR

Coronavirus: Business as usual for self-isolating MPs

Face-to-face meetings are being axed but MPs are determined to continue representing their constituents. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QfX3MS

Renewable Heat Incentive report due to be published

A report into a renewable heating scheme that helped collapse NI's government will be published later. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wPjRfs

Coronavirus: 'Government needs to explain virus strategy,' says Labour

Labour's shadow health secretary says the public are asking legitimate questions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cVvsKy

China Spins Tale That the U.S. Army Started the Coronavirus Epidemic

After criticizing American officials for politicizing the pandemic, Chinese officials and news outlets have floated unfounded theories that the United States was the source of the virus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QefIbJ

Woman says Alex Salmond grabbed her bottom while photo was taken

The former civil servant says that images from the event showed the "look of disbelief" on her face. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TMjIlV

Trump Ties Obama to C.D.C.’s ‘Inadequate’ Testing System

President Trump, who took office in 2017, criticized the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and his predecessor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wUMurs

On Politics: ‘A Major War’

The health crisis engulfs the political world: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aOS1Pd

Brexit: EU drafts trade deal ahead of talks with UK

The legal text has been sent to the 27 member states, but the UK is expected to reject most of it. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aPoXXN

Judicial review: 'Snarling' not the way to get reform, says former top judge

Judges are likely to accept "reasonable" curbs to their powers, says former top judge Lord Sumption. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TNewyg

Should school uniforms be less expensive?

MPs will debate a bill aimed at ensuring schools keep the cost of their uniforms down. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TJiE2d

Travelers From Coronavirus Hot Spots Say They Faced No Screening

The Trump administration says Americans returning from coronavirus hot spots are being screened for symptoms. Some travelers say that is not happening. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cUS9OX

How 4 Big States Are Preparing to Vote as the Coronavirus Spreads

Elections officials in Ohio, Florida, Illinois and Arizona, the next states on the primary calendar, are taking extra precautions but have expressed confidence that voting can be held safely. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38OMvuk

Afraid of Coronavirus? That Might Say Something About Your Politics

Polls show that how much voters worry about the outbreak depends on their political views, to a degree that’s unusual for a national crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QdG1Ph

White House Pushes to Recover Americans Held Overseas

The president’s interest in the case of Austin Tice, a journalist who went missing in Syria in 2012, prompted the C.I.A. to renew its focus on finding him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TQ47lD

Alex Salmond trial: Woman says former first minister 'apologised' for behaviour

A former civil servant says Alex Salmond told her he was sorry for his "unacceptable" behaviour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2W7hrUb

Coronavirus: Schools need clear advice on closures, heads say

Head teachers call for clear guidance over exam season plans as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wV1DJG

Coronavirus: MP Alex Chalk self-isolates after Nadine Dorries meeting

MP Alex Chalk said Public Health England advised him to self-isolate after his contact with MP Nadine Dorries. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38MhqHJ

Pentagon Asks to Reconsider Awarding Huge Cloud Contract to Amazon

The action came after Amazon had contended that it lost the deal because of potential interference from President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cWpsB6

Coronavirus: UK's approach 'concerning', says Jeremy Hunt

The former health secretary criticises the government's decision not to introduce stricter measures. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aQ7myT

Wall Street Suffers Worst Rout Since Black Monday as Virus Response Eludes Washington

The government’s lack of response and the economic fallout from the coronavirus fueled a steep sell-off in stocks and prompted cancellations and closings around the country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2W7YmRD

Out of Touch

The campaign as we know it is over, especially if candidates can’t even interact with voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2W4Je7H

‘Don’t Panic’: Fear and Loathing Grip Congress as Coronavirus Spreads

Captains of the ship or trapped in a petri dish? As reality sets in at the Capitol about the risks of a growing pandemic, Congress continues to meet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U69yeO

Budget virus plan 'substantial' but 'limited'

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says Chancellor Rishi Sunak should "come back with more if necessary". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2QbrRy9

Coronavirus: Labour leadership announcement cancelled

The coronavirus outbreak means a "scaled-back" alternative will now take place on 4 April, the party says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xxYGyU

Can You Be Forced Into Quarantine? Your Questions, Answered

Although quarantines are considered a measure of last resort, “police powers” give states, counties and even cities broad authority to impose them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q8IVoA

Biden, Seeking Contrast With Trump, Will Speak Today on Coronavirus

The former vice president’s allies believe his remarks will project an image of steady leadership in a crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Wea7G2

Trump’s Coronavirus Speech Fails to Unify or Reassure a Nation on Edge

The president woke up on Thursday and assailed Democrats hours after he imploring lawmakers to “stop the partisanship.” Then the markets cratered, unassuaged by his economic proposals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xslkbO

Grasping for a Deal With Trump, House Will Vote on Coronavirus Relief Bill

As negotiations continued with the White House, House Democrats were poised to approve a sweeping relief package to assist with recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WbdjCr

Trump Attacks Democrats Hours After Calling for Bipartisanship

The president woke up on Thursday morning and immediately assailed Senator Chuck Schumer and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, just hours after he implored the nation’s political leaders to “stop the partisanship.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39R7Q84

Plaid Cymru call for Wales v Scotland to be called off

Party leader Adam Price says all mass gathering events should be postponed or cancelled. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vYWjVe

Grant Shapps announces changes to smart motorways

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the government will make some changes to the way smart motorways are run. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2w07ZqV

Government unveils planned housing bills

Housing Minister Robert Jenrick says two new bills will be introduced on housing in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2U2Fz7t

Government outlines measures to improve smart motorway safety

Thirty-eight people have been killed on Highway England's smart motorways in the last five years. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/38M5OV4

On Politics: A Delicate Sanders-Biden Dance

The presidential race goes on, and the coronavirus looms larger. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WdcwRH

Budget 2020: Fiscal plan 'very coherent'

The chancellor responds to a warning over high spending in the Budget by former PM Theresa May. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cPayfX

Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut Would Dwarf the 2008 Bank Bailout

President Trump is pushing a nearly $1 trillion fiscal stimulus that some economists say would not be well targeted to offset damage from the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38D06Fa

Canceled War Games. Video Meetings. The Military Guards Against Coronavirus.

The Pentagon is a microcosm of the inherent contradictions in how companies, government agencies and people across the country are trying to deal with the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33cmbct

Trump’s Re-election Chances Suddenly Look Shakier

Weeks ago, his advisers were counting on a strong economy and a Democratic opponent easily portrayed as too far left. But the political landscape has sharply shifted. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2w18e4T

Budget 2020: 'No apology' for borrowing, says Chancellor

Rishi Sunak says low interest rates makes the £30bn Budget package "the right economic thing to do". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39JOUIj

Coronavirus: Global stocks fall as US imposes EU travel ban

Markets are rattled after US President Donald Trump restricts travel to the US from mainland Europe. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2TWtVuV

Pavement parking could be banned in England

Ministers consult on a ban to help pedestrians, but the AA warns it could lead to "parking chaos". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39KO91r

In Rare Oval Office Speech, Trump Voices New Concerns and Old Themes

He describes the dangers of “a horrible infection,” while blaming its spread on foreigners. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/339tB00

In Rare Oval Office Speech, Trump Voices New Concerns and Old Themes

He describes the dangers of “a horrible infection,” while blaming its spread on foreigners. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xnP4GL

Read President Trump’s Speech on Coronavirus Pandemic: Full Transcript

Speaking from the Oval Office, Mr. Trump announced a suspension of travel from Europe for 30 days, starting on Friday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2W4fbgd

Senate Panel Delays Subpoena Vote Over Concerns About Ukraine Witness

The Homeland Security Committee, which is looking into Hunter Biden and Ukraine’s role in the 2016 election, was told a former Ukrainian official could be spreading Russian disinformation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38HFoUF

Budget 2020: VAT on digital publications abolished

Rishi Sunak announces VAT will no longer be charged on digital publications from December. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aPpR6L

Budget 2020: Chancellor on coronavirus sick pay changes

The chancellor sets out a £1bn three-point plan to help the UK economy cope with coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aMPkxo

Budget 2020: Small business rates abolished for 2020

Rushi Sunak announces small venues and shops will not have to pay small business rates this year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2vNUfzC

On Politics: Biden Cruises

Hope fades for Sanders, and Biden talks unity. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/338y6YR

Summary of Budget 2020: Key points at-a-glance

Rishi Sunak is delivering his first Budget in the House of Commons. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2IPOEM5

PMQs: Will the government increase coronavirus sick pay?

The SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford asked during PMQs if the government would increase sick pay following the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aK2dsc

PMQs: Corbyn and Johnson on 'offensive words’ apology

Boris Johnson says he will take "no lessons in sexism" from Labour, as women have been bullied out of the party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q5Nobz

Budget 2020: Chancellor aims to steer UK through coronavirus

Rishi Sunak attempts to guide the UK economy through the outbreak as he delivers his first Budget. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cQZCi4

5 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Democratic Primaries

If Super Tuesday boiled down the primary to a two-man contest, then its smaller sequel a week later made it plain that the race is now Joe Biden’s to lose. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TGOGvW

Avoid Flights and Crowds? Try Telling That to Congress

Many lawmakers are over 65, but congressional business continues, in conflict with public health guidelines about coronavirus risk. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cKVj7Q

Sanders’s Big Problem Isn’t the Delegate Math. It’s the Voters.

Tuesday’s victories for Biden are consistent with national polls showing him with a 20-point lead. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wLfB0A

UK interest rates cut in emergency move

The Bank of England cuts rates to the lowest level in history amid the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Q3bFim

Budget 2020: Chancellor to unveil plans amid coronavirus pressures

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will present the government's first fiscal plans since it won the election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/336IC2R

Treasury Considers Delaying Tax Day Over Coronavirus

An extension could offer relief for individuals and small businesses facing tax payments on April 15. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2IAEX3E

Joe Biden Is Poised to Deliver the Biggest Surprise of 2020: A Short, Orderly Primary

He has such a thorough hold on the party now that any collapse would probably require a political U-turn as sharp as the one that precipitated his rise. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/38Ezdk7

Congress, Warning of Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities, Recommends Overhaul

A yearlong effort by a bipartisan group of lawmakers suggests steps to deter attacks, including clearer communication of operations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aIDdRX

Trump Endorses Tommy Tuberville (and Not Jeff Sessions) for Senate in Alabama

President Trump, in a tweet Tuesday night, expressed his full-throated endorsement of the man running against his former attorney general in a runoff election for the state’s primary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TGlpRU

Biden Takes Command of Race, Winning Three States Including Michigan

Joseph R. Biden Jr. widened his advantage over Bernie Sanders, capturing Mississippi and Missouri as well as Michigan, with support from both black and white voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33iW6J3

Talks Begin on Stimulus Plan as Trump Plays Down Virus Threat