PK Viral Feeds

Grant Shapps says he is optimistic over the target, as the PM declares the UK is past the peak of the virus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dfUq6T

Scrambling the Political Divide: ‘No Normal Recession’

When a Republican senator shops a stimulus plan that has more common ground with a leading progressive. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KLgNor

Democrats Assail Mitch McConnell for Bringing Senate Back Amid Pandemic

The majority leader’s plan to reconvene next week carries dangers for lawmakers as well as workers at the Capitol, where many low-level employees are minorities and at greater risk from Covid-19. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2y4h437

Coronavirus: 'We go hungry so we can feed our children'

A growing number of families are struggling to put food on the table during the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WgyotA

Amid a Rising Death Toll, Trump Leaves the Grieving to Others

President Trump has led no national mourning for the more than 62,700 Americans who have died from the coronavirus, emphasizing confidence about the future rather than dwelling on the present. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d15IeU

Trump Attacks Flynn Inquiry Amid New Revelations on F.B.I.

The bureau was on the verge of closing its investigation into Michael Flynn in early 2017 when new evidence prompted agents to keep it open, newly disclosed court papers showed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aRlKqc

Pence Visits Ventilator Plant in Indiana, This Time Wearing a Mask

The vice president had been sharply criticized for visiting the Mayo Clinic this week and violating its requirement to wear one. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35mskUD

Biden Will Address Tara Reade’s Allegation on MSNBC on Friday

After weeks of silence that prompted Democratic frustration, Joe Biden will discuss a former Senate aide’s allegation of sexual assault on “Morning Joe.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SlunCU

Starmer under pressure from Jewish groups over MPs

The Labour leader faces calls for "swift action" after two MPs address an online meeting with expelled activists. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bTur4C

Coronavirus: Labour leader 'pleased' UK is past the peak

Sir Keir Starmer says he is glad the government is to unveil plans for next stage of its response to the virus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3d0pQ0K

Coronavirus: More than 9,000 fines for lockdown breaches

Police leaders say that while compliance is holding up overall, warmer weather could be a challenge. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YjbDb1

Brexit: Electoral Commission and Arron Banks reach settlement

The watchdog deletes statements from its website after Brexit campaigner Arron Banks drops legal threat. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aUkoLk

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says UK is past the peak of virus

Boris Johnson says he will set out a plan next week on the economy, schools and transport. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2z1fgHW

Coronavirus: 'Too early' to start easing lockdown - Sturgeon

Scotland's first minister says it is unlikely any restrictions will be eased at the next review date on 7 May. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ySmxdo

National Security Surveillance on U.S. Soil Fell Amid Scrutiny of Russia Inquiry

But overseas targets of the government’s warrantless surveillance program continued to soar in 2019, a new report disclosed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35iBtxr

‘Undercounting the Economic Pain’ Even as Jobless Ranks Soar

With over 30 million filing unemployment claims in six weeks, millions of others may still be shut out as states grapple with new guidelines and sheer volume. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WbvOVQ

On Politics: Pressure Grows on Biden

Calls to respond to an allegation, and promising coronavirus news: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WdCAdv

Biden Reveals Allies Who Will Help Pick a Running Mate

Announcing the leaders of his vice-presidential selection committee, Joe Biden moved his search for a running mate into a new phase, with a vetting process that might last until July. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d5uF8T

Trump’s Disinfectant Talk Trips Up Sites’ Vows Against Misinformation

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have declined to remove the president’s statements about unproven coronavirus treatments. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YfFUHX

Justin Amash, Third-Party Spoiler? Michigan Experts Are Skeptical

Democrats worry that if the congressman runs for president, he could siphon votes in a state Donald Trump narrowly won four years ago. But strategists say this election is much different. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35iEspv

Trump Officials Said to Press Spies to Hunt for Unproven Links Between Virus and Wuhan Labs

Some analysts are worried that the pressure from senior officials could distort assessments about the coronavirus and be used as a weapon in an escalating battle with China. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YiVAKr

Coronavirus: 'Probable' government will miss 100,000 test target

More than 52,000 tests were carried out on Tuesday across the UK, the government said. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VP1f9v

Chinese Coffee Chain’s Scandal Renews U.S. Calls for Oversight

The implosion of a Chinese competitor to Starbucks has bolstered the cause of American politicians aiming to stop opaque Chinese companies from raising money in the U.S. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3d3zBeq

Coronavirus R0: Is this the crucial number?

The number at the heart of the decision whether to lift lockdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cYqU5i

Coronavirus: Jury trials face 'biggest change since WW2'

Measures last seen in World War Two will be needed to allow jury trials to resume, says top judge. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zBdXzQ

Flynn Lawyers Seize on Newly Released F.B.I. Documents

The documents show details of a debate among F.B.I. officials before interviewing Michael T. Flynn in 2017, days after he lied to the vice president about his talks with a top Russian diplomat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bUlA2I

Trump Seeks Push to Speed Vaccine, Despite Safety Concerns

The president wants a coronavirus vaccine widely available by the end of the year, even though his public health experts say it will take at least a year to 18 months. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bNMXve

Democratic Frustration Mounts as Biden Remains Silent on Sexual Assault Allegation

Activists and women’s rights advocates have urged Mr. Biden to address a former aide’s allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 1993. His lack of response has angered them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KMxakE

Trump Administration Signals Support for Allies’ Fight Against Virus Orders

Conservative groups making a legal assault against state and local coronavirus restrictions are backed by the Justice Department’s willingness to “take action.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3fcT6Dw

Navy Secretary Orders Deeper Inquiry Into Coronavirus-Stricken Ship

The investigation delays a decision on whether to reinstate the captain of the aircraft carrier Roosevelt, Brett E. Crozier, who has assumed the role of an unlikely hero. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eZ96sy

Allegations investigated by GMB union as boss Tim Roache resigns

The union is investigating allegations involving Tim Roache, who has stepped down as general secretary. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VMWjBL

Coronavirus: FM 'struggling' to engage UK ministers on lockdown exit

The first minister warns of difficulties getting the UK government to engage on the strategy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35dulm3

Terry Lenzner, Sleuth With a Wide-Ranging Career, Dies at 80

He prosecuted civil rights violators, investigated the Nixon administration during the Watergate scandal and had brushes with scandal himself. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yQFv3Y

Coronavirus: UK deaths pass 26,000 as figures include care home cases

The government's official figures include deaths in the community, including in care homes, for the first time. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ySTW7K

Boris Johnson: Politicians and leaders congratulate PM on baby

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds announced the birth of their son on Wednesday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KM7Bjq

Coronavirus: Welsh ministers refuse to expand care home testing

First minister says there would be "no value" in giving everyone in care homes tests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yOg2bn

Navy Secretary Orders Deeper Inquiry Into Virus-Stricken Ship

Virus tests: How do Scotland and England compare?

What are the differences between the systems in place in England and Scotland? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KIu2Gj

PMQs: Starmer and Raab on UK and Europe death rates

Sir Keir Starmer says the UK is only “part-way through this crisis” and the number of coronavirus deaths is “truly dreadful”. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YiiEcq

Schools will reopen in phases, says Williamson

When schools go back it will not initially be for all pupils, the education secretary told MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3d0Riv8

On Politics: Another Split-Screen Endorsement

An ex-nominee backs a presumptive one, and a third-party bid looms: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3f4g7bo

Federal Reserve Discusses Crisis, and Powell Will Meet Press

Monetary policy has taken a back seat as the central bank has begun lending programs to prop up markets reeling from the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yPhF8T

PM and fiancee announce birth of son

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds announce birth of son at London hospital from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VPoe4l

Coronavirus: Gordon Brown to assist Wales' after pandemic

Gordon Brown has agreed to help the Welsh Government as part of an advisory group. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bMtriV

Does Andrew Yang Want to Be New York’s Post-Coronavirus Mayor?

The ex-presidential candidate has boosted his profile, giving money to Bronx residents, and starting a podcast and an anti-discrimination campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2W7oxGD

Coronavirus: Testing opens for millions more people in England

Staff and residents of care homes, over-65s and people who cannot work at home can now be tested. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Yf0IiH

Justin Amash Moves Toward a Third-Party Bid for President

Mr. Amash, an independent congressman from Michigan who left the Republican Party last year, said he was exploring running as a Libertarian, adding new volatility to the race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2y8ngqI

Mfume to Return to Congress, Succeeding Elijah Cummings

He first held the seat from 1987 to 1996 until he left to serve as president of the N.A.A.C.P. and was replaced by Mr. Cummings, who died in October. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yUfjFu

Priti Patel probe findings should be made public 'as soon as possible' - Labour

The home secretary denies bullying staff at three different government departments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2WcjS62

Trump Administration’s Message on Reopening Continues to Be Contradictory

The president said the coronavirus wouldn’t come back while Dr. Anthony Fauci said it would be “a bad fall” and the attorney general threatened to sue states for enforcing restrictions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35iPNWD

Former Aides to Bernie Sanders Form a Super PAC to Support Joe Biden

Mr. Sanders’s 2016 campaign manager and another architect of the 2016 bid are joining together in an effort to rally progressive support for the former vice president ahead of the November election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KHwHQC

As PM returns, how long does it take to recover?

Recovery from Covid-19 can be a lengthy process, depending on how seriously people get the virus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cqn04U

Coronavirus: Are these seven targets being hit?

Ministers have set targets for testing, medical equipment and hospital beds. Have they delivered? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VBQCXo

Coronavirus: Why are people still flying into the UK? And other questions

Why are people still flying into the UK, and other questions answered by BBC experts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2sLbMXA

Coronavirus: PM 'focused on PPE delivery' on return to work

The government responds to a BBC Panorama investigation on shortages of protective equipment for NHS. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y8fMDZ

How a Digital Ad Strategy That Helped Trump Is Being Used Against Him

A former Facebook employee is using a tool he employed to help President Trump win to conduct tests for a progressive group, Acronym, dedicated to ousting Mr. Trump from office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YjSx4R

Coronavirus: Scottish government suggests covering face in shops

Scottish government recommends wearing face coverings in some social settings from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2W2Vsfi

On Politics: How Available Is Virus Aid, Really?

Rising complaints from governors, and some Supreme Court news: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YeGc1Q

Women at a Marine Boot Camp Represent an Identity Crisis for the Corps

Keeping men and women in separate platoons during recruit training is the last stand for the Marine Corps, which has been slow to move toward gender integration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2W3UkIv

How a Digital Ad Strategy That Helped Trump Is Being Used Against Him

Ohio’s G.O.P. Governor Splits From Trump, and Rises in Popularity

Mike DeWine, a low-key career politician, has followed health experts’ guidance as Ohio confronts the coronavirus. His constituents are overwhelmingly appreciative. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KHVaFv

Coronavirus: Government pledges £3m for child abuse services

MPs will debate domestic abuse later amid evidence it is on the rise during the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eWRTjt

Coronavirus: NHS doctor's son asks Matt Hancock for public apology

Intisar Chowdhury calls on the health secretary to admit mistakes were made in supplying protective kit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cLF5dU

Abortion by Telemedicine: A Growing Option as Access to Clinics Wanes

The coronavirus has created a surge in demand for telemedicine of all types — including for a quietly expanding program for terminating pregnancies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YcdP40

Trump Vows More Coronavirus Testing, but Less Than What May Be Needed

The president’s announcement came after weeks of him insisting that states had plenty of tests. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YbHFWk

Coronavirus: UK to hold minute's silence for key workers who died

The PM and NHS leaders will join the tribute to front-line workers who have died with coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cN4y6C

Trump’s Bleach Statements Echo Claims by ‘Miracle Cure’ Quacks

Doctors and public health officials fear the attention could boost purveyors of dangerous elixirs who push ‘miracle cures’ with no basis in science. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VZvoBM

Officials Say Limits on Virus Relief Funds for States Are Too Tight

Lawmakers and other officials are seeking more flexibility in spending federal emergency aid even as Republicans resist allocating more dollars. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35cHc88

Coronavirus: Councils vying for emergency virus cash

County councils say care funding must be a priority while district councils say services are at risk. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2YaNhAo

Coronavirus: Hardship payment for dairy farmers considered

The virus outbreak has led to problems for the dairy industry, with warnings that cows could be slaughtered. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zBMPRr

Trump's Coronavirus Briefings 'Not Worth the Time.' But He Couldn't Stay Away

Just hours after his own White House officially canceled his planned appearance on Monday, the lure of the cameras in the Rose Garden proved too hard to resist. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cRdpEs

In Kayleigh McEnany, Trump Taps a Press Fighter for the Coronavirus Era

Kayleigh McEnany saw Donald J. Trump as her ticket to stardom. She has been fighting for him for much of her adult life, now as the president’s fourth press secretary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y9bCGI

Does the Biden Bump Have More to Do With Trump?

Polling in two states that many Democrats assumed were lost shows Joe Biden with a narrow lead over President Trump. But the race is moving toward Democrats for reasons that have very little to do with Mr. Biden. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2W3dDBt

In Rare Admission, U.S. Military Says Strikes Killed 2 Civilians in Somalia

The statement was a rare acknowledgment from the military of civilian casualties in its campaign against the Shabab extremist group. The airstrike was in February 2019. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cVMYh1

Coronavirus: Bereaved frontline families entitled to £60,000

The payment will go to families of NHS and social care staff if their loved ones die from the virus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y3zPn9

Georgia Can’t Copyright Its Entire State Code, the Supreme Court Rules

In a 5-to-4 ruling with unusual alliances, the court said that annotations cannot be copyrighted if they are the official work of state lawmakers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aHxQlN

Brexit: UK-EU trade talks can follow timetable - Gove

A cat interrupted the start of Michael Gove's reply to a question about the timing of UK-EU trade talks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bOnAcY

Government must be 'transparent' on virus policy

Sir Keir Starmer says he is not asking to lift restrictions now, or for a timeline, but there is a need for an “exit strategy”. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zs27YL

New York Board of Elections Cancels Democratic Presidential Primary

The State Board of Elections scrapped the state’s June 23 Democratic nominating contest, citing the risk of spreading coronavirus, in a move opposed by supporters of Bernie Sanders. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eV8OTo

Coronavirus: 33 prisoners released early to help combat outbreak

The minister says the early release scheme has been "slow" but other measures have helped contain the virus in prisons. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Y5pVfs

Brexit: No EU mini embassy in Belfast - Gove

The Cabinet Officer minister rejects the idea of the EU having an NI base after the transition period. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KEW5X6

Sunak unveils 100% state-backed loans for small firms

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the loans up to £50,000 should unblock a backlog of applications. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aIacFy

Chancellor: 'Tough times' as coronavirus affects UK economy

The chancellor says there have already been "tough times" as the coronavirus outbreak has an impact on the UK and warns "there will be more to come". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2W3TGL2

Coronavirus: Minute's silence for fallen key workers

The UK is expected to fall silent at 11am on Tuesday after Boris Johnson backs nurses' campaign. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yJPyIb

Sturgeon urges Scots to 'stick with' coronavirus lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon says "real progress" has been made, but warns it is "fragile" and must be protected. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eV70tL

Trump’s Disinfectant Remark Raises a Question About the ‘Very Stable Genius’

The president has often said he is exceptionally smart. His recent suggestion about injecting disinfectants was not. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bK8Yer

Nancy Pelosi Endorses Joe Biden for President

The House speaker described the former vice president as “a leader with the humility to seek expertise and science, and the confidence to act upon it.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ePaJZT

On Politics: Rattling Money Out of Congress’s Piggy Bank

States plead for coronavirus aid, and another partisan fight looms: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VHz4Ji

A Survey of Essential Workers Shows a Political Divide

Most of them worry about contagion, but there’s a partisan difference in concern levels and workplace safety actions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xgaqq2

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson's statement in full

The prime minister spoke in Downing Street as he returned to work after recovering from coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/35aKp8c

UK lockdown: Calls to domestic abuse helpline jump by half

MPs call for a government strategy to cope with the "surge" in violence during lockdown and after. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/359N3uL

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says this is moment of maximum risk

There are signs the UK is passing the coronavirus peak but we must be patient with the lockdown, the PM warns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Ya88Uu

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson back at Downing Street to lead response

Boris Johnson will chair the morning cabinet meeting, just over two weeks after leaving hospital. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eQ4Snb

To Pressure Iran, Pompeo Turns to the Deal Trump Renounced

The secretary of state is preparing an argument that the U.S. remains a participant in the Obama-era nuclear deal, with the goal of extending an arms embargo or destroying the accord. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eUMgSY

Trump’s Disinfectant Remark Raises a Question About the ‘Very Stable Genius’

The president has often said he is exceptionally smart. His recent suggestion about injecting disinfectants was not. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bHAUQf

“My actions were an error in judgment for which there are no excuses and I will learn from this episode,” State Senator Dale Zorn said of his homemade face mask. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VCiB9n

Coronavirus: Furloughed workers urged to become fruit pickers

Environment Secretary George Eustice urges staff on furlough to ease a growing crisis on farms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KCT9dK

Coronavirus: High Street shops preparing ways to reopen

The British Retail Consortium has issued post-lockdown guidance for non-essential retailers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xRk56R

Coronavirus: Scotland could have different exit from lockdown

The first minister said she would do what she judged best to protect Scotland's population. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KCwSwG

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson's return to work 'a boost for the country'

Boris Johnson is "raring to go" as he prepares to resume official duties in No 10, his deputy says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Y8bIOO

Coronavirus: UK must find 'new normal' to ease lockdown - Raab

The "heartbreaking" death toll shows why social distancing remains vital, the foreign secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VWrauN

U.K. Coronavirus Briefings Offer a More Genteel Spin Than Trump’s

Downing Street’s daily updates are worlds away from the White House’s in tone, but they share a purpose: to control the narrative and deflect blame over a heavily criticized response. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eRJIF1

Trump Turns Shared American Experiences Into Us vs. Them

Nostalgia for a time when Democratic leaders could embrace Republican leaders in a moment of crisis — and when a bipartisan group would gather for an annual roasting in Washington. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cLyNLe

Coronavirus: Military to test key workers in mobile units

The mobile units will travel to "hard to reach" areas as the government looks to ramp up testing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cOaCMd

Americans Abroad Ask Whether to Stay, and Risk Infection, or Fly Home, and Risk Infection?

As virus cases increase, Americans overseas wonder if it is better to take a commercial flight back to the United States — even if it means interacting with people who could infect them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VXmkNF

On the Front Lines, Testing Shortages Cloud Decisions on the Economy

In both red and blue states, governors, health departments and hospitals are finding innovative ways to cope, but still lack what experts say they need to track and contain outbreaks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2S5yYcz

As Trump Promoted Drugs, Prescriptions Surged in Spite of Risks

Prescriptions for two antimalarial medications, heralded as a potential cure for the coronavirus, increased by more than 46 times on the day of a presidential TV appearance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yKkd7U

Coronavirus: Ex-Lib Dem president 'owes life' to medics

Former president William Powell says he owes his life to NHS who treated him for coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yK3IbY

Coronavirus: Lockdown should ease to help economy, says Philip Hammond

The former chancellor warns that the economy "won't survive" waiting for a vaccine to be developed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2znA50u

A Candidate in Isolation: Inside Joe Biden’s Cloistered Campaign

Walled off from voters in a distinctive kind of lockdown, Mr. Biden has developed a routine, of sorts, as he seeks the presidency from his basement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VDbpdb

Nervous Republicans See Trump Sinking, and Taking Senate With Him

The election is still six months away, but a rash of ominous new polls and the president’s erratic briefings have the G.O.P. worried about a Democratic takeover. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aIsCGA

Reopening Has Begun. No One Is Sure What Happens Next.

The heated debate over when to restart the economy has obscured an issue that could prove just as thorny: How to do it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VAoIee

The Paramedics Couldn’t Find Lysol. They Turned to Their Congressman.

“They don’t know who else to come to.” Members of Congress have overhauled their offices to answer increasingly desperate calls from constituents in search of a lifeline and unsure of who can help. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bAw5bq

Health Officials Responding to Coronavirus Lacked Proper Gear and Training, Investigation Finds

Lawyers at the Department of Health and Human Services reported that protocols “temporarily broke down” when employees were working with people in quarantine. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xX9abE

Coronavirus: Dominic Cummings attended meetings of key scientific group

Downing Street confirms the PM's chief adviser attended Sage meetings but denies he is a member. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eR5OY7

Navy Leaders Recommend Reinstating Roosevelt Captain Fired Over Virus Warning

Capt. Brett E. Crozier, who was removed from command after sending a letter pleading for help to fight the coronavirus on his aircraft carrier, was largely cleared after Navy review. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/354aupp

First Cancer Surgery, Then Leading N.J.’s Fight Against the Virus

Though Philip Murphy’s subdued tone differs from some of his fellow governors, he, too, is responding to challenges with a constant presence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KvwWhx

Trump Commencement Address Summons West Point Cadets Back to Campus

The president’s off-again, on-again speech in June will bring back 1,000 cadets who had scattered across the country to help counter the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aGZzDi

Several Hundred Protest Stay-at-Home Order at Wisconsin State Capitol

The protests are the latest example of small, local opposition to statewide orders to practice social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VUUIsv

Coronavirus test website to reopen for bookings after 'significant demand'

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says more key workers will be able to access the site later. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Y50MBs

Coronavirus: Government to fund 'essential' light rail services

Department for Transport funding will support "essential services" across England, a spokesman says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3byC2p6

Biden Will Fund-Raise With D.N.C. and His Appointee Will Lead the Committee

Joe Biden’s presidential campaign is beginning to consolidate control over the Democratic National Committee and will have the ability to raise badly needed cash. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eRSOBU

Opposed to Bailouts, but in This Case Willing to Take One

Some conservative nonprofit groups are seeking financial help to weather the coronavirus crisis. Some liberal organizations are putting aside different qualms to make the same request. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VxwW6U

Makers of Lysol Warn Against Ingesting Disinfectants

Reckitt Benckiser, the maker of Lysol and Dettol, and the authorities in Washington State said in separate remarks that people should not ingest or inject cleaning products. Industry officials echoed the warnings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xUY5I3

Coronavirus Vaccine Doctor Says He Was Fired Over Doubts on Hydroxychloroquine

Rick Bright was abruptly dismissed this week as the director of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SkmZrN

Coronavirus: FM rejects calls to sack minister caught swearing

Opposition demands for Mark Drakeford to sack his health minister Vaughan Gething are dismissed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xT2MSA

Alex Salmond trial: Blogger faces contempt of court proceedings

The Crown Office case involves a former UK ambassador to Uzbekistan who wrote about the trial on his website. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xJYjBT

Brexit: Disappointing progress in trade talks, says Michel Barnier

The EU's chief negotiator warns that the "clock is ticking" following another round of talks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yDREZV

Biden Leads Trump in Key States. But Hillary Clinton Led by More.

While polling shows Joe Biden narrowly ahead in states like Michigan, things looked considerably rosier for Hillary Clinton in many swing states at this point in 2016. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bBEOdp

Did America Learn Anything From the Last Economic Crisis?

Bailout fatigue is already starting to appear, particularly among Republicans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yGPM2q

Black Leaders Want a Black Woman as Biden’s Running Mate. But Who?

Among black leaders close to Joe Biden, a commitment to selecting a woman is not enough. They have publicly and privately pushed him to select a black woman to fuel black voter enthusiasm. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/355OdHM

Coronavirus: PM 'clearly on the mend,' says Hancock

The health secretary gives update, as No 10 plays down reports the PM will return to work on Monday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2S4FyzN

Coronavirus: Wales lockdown rules tightened over second homes

Tougher rules from Saturday will make it clear people cannot stay or exercise outside their area. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xXn1Pd

Trump Is Harsh on Immigration. That Doesn’t Mean Biden Has the Latino Vote.

Some Democrats worry that their party is taking a crucial bloc for granted in 2020. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VTMeC3

Coronavirus: Doreen Lawrence to head Labour probe on minorities

Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Labour's new race relations adviser, is heading the investigation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bB4PJE

Coronavirus: State surveillance 'a price worth paying'

The Tony Blair Institute says a "dramatic" increase in surveillance is better than the other available options. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eOEE46

Coronavirus: Virus tests now available to millions of workers

But the government is still some way short of its target of 100,000 tests a day by the end of April. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kx5IXL

House to Examine Ouster of Health Official Who Doubted Drugs Trump Pushed

The chairwoman of the Energy and Commerce health subcommittee said she planned to hold hearings on Rick Bright’s dismissal as the head of an agency helping to develop a coronavirus vaccine. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eMqgJT

Home Alone at the White House: A Sour President, With TV His Constant Companion

As his administration grapples with reopening the economy and responding to the coronavirus crisis, President Trump worries about his re-election and how the news media is portraying him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cFYDjK

Treasury Clarifies Small-Business Loans as Fed Vows Transparency

The two institutions, actively deploying hundreds of billions of dollars in taxpayer funding, moved to assuage concerns about where the money is going. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aCBwFb

Your View of Staying Home

We heard thoughts from readers across the country about efforts to reopen states that are currently social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2S0awJC

House Passes Relief for Small Businesses and Aid for Hospitals and Testing

The chamber also established a special committee to investigate the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and the multitrillion-dollar government rescue effort enacted to address it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34YWSM5

Financial Aid to Struggling States Is Next Big Congressional Battle

Mitch McConnell said states should file for bankruptcy, but there is broad agreement that Washington will have to bail out local governments suffering economic pain from the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VWsZb5

In Wisconsin, Virus Creates New Front in Long-Simmering Partisan Wars

Protests planned for Friday continue a decade-long partisan cleaving in the state and serve as a stand-in for the general election battle to come. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yAF25O

Coronavirus: Essential workers in England to get tests

Employers and staff will be able to book coronavirus tests online, the health secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VMpNi8

Coronavirus: MPs see surge in online petition numbers

Petitions to MPs about the impact of the pandemic have received more than three million signatures. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3atcNmZ

Donald Reed Herring, Brother of Elizabeth Warren, Dies From Coronavirus

Mr. Herring, 86, was “charming and funny, a natural leader,” Ms. Warren wrote. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cEGhQa

Tight-Knit Company Towns Reel as Coronavirus Rolls Through

Cases are leveling off in some coastal cities, but outbreaks are mounting in processing plants and factories in Midwestern towns. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3asXZEV

Coronavirus: Prime Minister's Questions goes 'virtual'

As parliament resumed, some MPs asked questions over video link while those in the Commons respected social distancing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/354himU

Coronavirus lockdown lifting in Scotland 'likely to be phased'

A Scottish government paper on plans to lift the virus lockdown warns life will not return to normal for some time. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ar9PiI

Coronavirus: Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd out of intensive care

Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd, 70, says he was left "gasping for air" by coronavirus but is "on the mend". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cykLwu

Coronavirus: Minister caught swearing 'can't take criticism'

Plaid Cymru calls for Vaughan Gething to go after he was heard swearing about a Labour colleague. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VSueb3

On Politics: ‘Politics and Cronyism Ahead of Science’

A top federal doctor rebukes Trump: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KvVWFe

Coronavirus: Pressure to give businesses lockdown 'hope'

A senior Tory MP said the government must discuss a return to normality or risk companies folding. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VuhR63

Coronavirus Threatens Teenage Migrants in ICE Jails

Those initially detained by the government’s Office of Refugee Resettlement are being held until their 18th birthday, then transferred to ICE custody. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2S1BAId

Labour ruling body to meet over leaked anti-Semitism report inquiry

The National Executive Committee is expected to decide the timetable for an inquiry into the document. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XUCJoV

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson was 'just another patient' - New Zealand nurse

Jenny McGee said treating intensive care patients involves getting them "through the night". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zox4gC

Executive Order Halting New Green Cards Includes Exceptions

The order will affect thousands of people seeking to immigrate to the United States, but it does not apply to immigrants already in the country, nor to those seeking temporary visas. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VOMJ0d

Trump’s Scientists Push Back on His Claim That Virus May Not Return This Fall

The president has continued to broadcast his personal hopes for the coronavirus, questioning its ability to last into the fall and winter. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bvYgIr

Coronavirus: Study to track infection and immunity levels

The findings will help to inform the government's strategy for easing the lockdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VS0yee

Coronavirus Vaccine Doctor Says He Was Fired Over Doubts on Hydroxychloroquine

Dr. Rick Bright was abruptly dismissed this week as the director of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KpXAIF

DeVos Excludes ‘Dreamers’ From Coronavirus College Relief

The education secretary told colleges that congressional relief for students dislocated by campus closures cannot go to undocumented immigrants, even those under federal protection. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34ZpLYd

House Democrats Retreat on Remote Voting as Republicans Clamor to Reopen

Speaker Nancy Pelosi scrapped a planned vote to change House rules to allow remote voting for the first time in Congress’s history, amid Republican opposition. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3atKN2o

Coronavirus: What are the EU medical equipment schemes?

A row has emerged over an EU scheme for medical equipment, but what is it about? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XW0IUA

Al Gore Endorses Joe Biden for President

The climate activist and former vice president announced his support on Earth Day, along with Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eCrzuV

Coronavirus: Easing social distancing rules 'risks second peak'

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab warns against lifting the UK's coronavirus lockdown measures too early. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cQbwrN

U.S. Spy Agencies Weigh Tying Intelligence Sharing to Ending Bans on Gays

The move is part of an effort by the acting director of national intelligence to prod countries that outlaw homosexuality to instead decriminalize it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Vs1qas

Coronavirus: Welsh health minister caught swearing about Labour AM

Opposition leaders call for Vaughan Gething to be sacked over comments about Labour AM. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34YriOc

Coronavirus: MPs approve voting from home

However votes will not be held until the Procedure Committee has reported on the proposed system. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RZhiz9

Social Distancing for Coronavirus Has a History

The idea has been around for centuries. But it took a high school science fair, George W. Bush, history lessons and some determined researchers to overcome skepticism and make it federal policy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aqWgzL

As Leaders Urge Face Masks, Their Behavior Muffles the Message

The medical guidelines are clear, but it’s not always an easy choice for image-conscious politicians. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RWFnGE

The Virus Won’t Revive F.D.R.’s Arts Jobs Program. Here’s Why.

The Federal Art Project, part of Roosevelt’s sweeping employment plan, gave work to thousands of artists, but politics and society were different then. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XUf6wv

Trump Says He Told Navy to ‘Shoot Down’ Iranian Boats

The president’s statement came a week after the Pentagon accused Iran of sending 11 fast boats to conduct “dangerous and harassing approaches” to six American warships in the Persian Gulf. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34WyMRQ

Coronavirus: Dominic Raab vows to hit 100k test target in eight days

Dominic Raab says a big rise in coronavirus testing is coming, at a "virtual" Prime Minister's Questions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VrqHBC

PMQs: Starmer's first question on coronavirus testing

Sir Keir Starmer makes his first PMQs appearance as Labour leader, questioning Dominic Raab on coronavirus testing rates. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VqfYYe

On Politics: Trump Gives Green Cards a Red Light

Can he even do that? His administration isn’t sure. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yDplus

The Juggle of Working Motherhood, Trapped at Home

As families adjust to this new reality, it’s often mom’s Zoom meeting that has to wait. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Km72wE

Chinese Agents Spread Messages That Sowed Virus Panic in U.S., Officials Say

American officials were alarmed by fake text messages and social media posts that said President Trump was locking down the country. Experts see a convergence with Russian tactics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cBJn7y

OSHA Leaves It to Employers to Monitor Coronavirus at Work

Critics say the federal agency charged with protecting worker safety has played a conspicuously small role during the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3apnRS5

Jay Inslee Endorses Biden, Citing Private Conversations on Climate Policy

The governor of Washington State, one of the Democratic Party’s most prominent environmentalists, urged progressives to get on board with the presumptive presidential nominee’s campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zgv2yU

Is Biden Gaining Older Voters, and Losing Young Ones?

Even modest differences could prove crucial in an election that begins with numbers and coalitions very similar to those in 2016. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RW0Yzh

Prime Minister's Questions returns in first day of 'virtual' Parliament

Dominic Raab will deputise for the PM and faces new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eGx3Vg

Coronavirus: Government facing fresh questions over EU equipment scheme

The UK had ample chance to join an EU scheme to source medical equipment, sources tell the BBC. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bnYQrD

Coronavirus: Supermarkets 'to face day of reckoning' on wages

Staff risking their health to serve the public should get more pay and respect, a union boss says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xECofq

Dan Scavino Promoted as Meadows Shuffles White House Communications Team

Mr. Scavino, who is said to be the only White House aide with access to the president’s personal Twitter account, will now be deputy chief of staff for communications. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yvzjhC

Coronavirus: Call for clarity after EU medical equipment claim

Claims by a top civil servant that the UK deliberately opted out of scheme are rejected by ministers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VqXkiT

Coronavirus: UK 'throwing everything' at developing vaccine

Matt Hancock says human trials for a vaccine developed by the University of Oxford will begin on Thursday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2zlvlbV

Congress Rushes to Seal Deal to Replenish Small Business Relief Program

Lawmakers and administration officials hoped to finalize an agreement on a nearly $500 billion relief package in time for the Senate to approve it on Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eFf5T4

Republican-Led Review Backs Intelligence Findings on Russian Interference

A new Senate report undercuts claims by President Trump and his allies that Obama-era officials sought to undermine his candidacy by investigating Russia’s 2016 election meddling. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RXgYB0

At Least Seven in Wisconsin Contract Coronavirus During Voting

Milwaukee health officials said six voters and one poll worker contracted the coronavirus from participating in Election Day, which was held despite a stay-at-home order issued throughout the state. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RTZ2He

Coronavirus: Growing gap over promises and delivery of PPE, says Starmer

Ministers must match words with action on coronavirus protection for health workers, the Labour leader says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2x1FgTe

Coronavirus: Doubts over government visa promise to NHS migrant workers

Visa extensions for staff haven't been put into law and only cover some visas say immigration lawyers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3at54oR

Coronavirus: Pub sector faces 'bloodbath' over rents

An industry expert has called for government intervention "as a matter of urgency". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3arAUCc

General election 2019: Misleading campaigns 'undermined trust'

The Electoral Commission says parties must make ads more trustworthy before the next election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bDqhxy

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to speak to the Queen and Trump

The prime minister is also expected to have a phone conversation with the Queen in the coming days. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3buq9jW

Coronavirus: Labour MP accuses government of not responding to PPE offers

Rachel Reeves says she has been told by firms they have heard "nothing" from the government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eErc32

On Politics: Trump Pledges to Halt Immigration

Lawmakers argue over virus testing, and restrictions begin to lift: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VMIfas

Vote-by-Mail in Wisconsin Helped a Liberal Candidate, Upending Old Theories

A large shift from in-person to mail voting, as happened in the state because of the coronavirus, had been thought to create little advantage for either party. A Times analysis found otherwise. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eH4O8X

Coronavirus: Should we all be wearing masks now?

There is growing discussion about the potential benefits of the general public wearing masks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2uo3DsA

Holyrood to use 'hybrid' system of video meetings

MSPs return from recess with a "hybrid" system of video conferences and normal meetings at Holyrood. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VlQACL

Coronavirus: Masks for public 'could put NHS supplies at risk'

The hospitals bosses' warning comes ahead of a review into whether people should be urged to wear them. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XQjNrb

UK employment rate at record high before lockdown

Unemployment stayed roughly the same and pay continued to outstrip inflation, official figures show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VpKoKg

Coronavirus: Key workers are clapped and cheered, but what are they paid?

Every Thursday the country comes together to celebrate our key workers, but how well are they paid? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cyLskv

Joe Biden Starts General Election Nearly $187 Million Behind Trump

New fund-raising figures show the depth of the financial hole in which Mr. Biden finds himself against a president and Republican Party that have built up a huge war chest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bpiHa1

Trump Plans to Suspend Immigration to U.S.

The president portrayed the measure, his most wide-ranging attempt yet to seal off the country from the world, as a bid to save Americans’ jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RU4JFs

Frustrated by Lack of Coronavirus Tests, Maryland Got 500,000 From South Korea

Facing shortages, Gov. Larry Hogan and his wife, Yumi Hogan, negotiated with suppliers in South Korea to obtain the kits. “It should not have been this difficult,” he said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3amAZHl

Coronavirus: New working arrangements for MPs as Commons returns

Questions by video link and strict social distancing will be among new features of parliamentary life. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3br9Btl

How Abortion, Guns and Church Closings Made Coronavirus a Culture War

Flattening the curve is now one of the most contentious issues in politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cwWgjc

Dispute Over Virus Testing Delays Deal on Aid to Small Businesses and Hospitals

Democrats are insisting that the legislation require the Trump administration to establish a national testing strategy, but the president wants states to take responsibility. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wT5R4D

Trump Exceptionalism

What happened to President Trump’s approval ratings? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yuP3l7

Excluded From Bailouts, Mortgage Servicers Face Cash Crunch

Lawmakers and lobbyists warn that missed house payments could leave servicers insolvent but federal officials are not sold on the need for a rescue. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bBhjBj

Supreme Court Bans Non-Unanimous Jury Verdicts for Serious Crimes

The badly fractured decision, affecting defendants in two states, continued a debate among the justices over the power of precedent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aple2y

Coronavirus: Buckland on deaths in prisons

The justice secretary says 13 prisoners have died with coronavirus during the outbreak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eDyBiQ

Frustrated by Lack of Coronavirus Tests, Maryland Got 500,000 From South Korea

Coronavirus: Why are there doubts over contact-tracing apps?

Experts raise concerns about Bluetooth technology and the risks of "mission creep". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kgkouq

Coronavirus: Government unveils £1.3bn scheme to help start-ups

The new package will fund smaller loss-making firms focusing on research and development. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3boBd1Y

Coronavirus: Wales 'planning for community coronavirus testing'

The first minister says it is likely people will need to be recruited to keep track of coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cuC9SP

Priti Patel faces unfair dismissal claim from Philip Rutnam

Sir Philip Rutnam lodges an employment tribunal claim for "constructive dismissal and whistleblowing". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Km9uDf

On Politics: Help for Small Businesses

A $450 billion bill would include money for hospitals and testing: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3arQQEx

Coronavirus: Has the NHS got enough protective gear?

The government says it's working "around the clock" to provide protective equipment, but doctors say shortages put lives at risk. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RtQdns

David Miliband: Too much denialism over coronavirus

There has been very little leadership over the pandemic, says International Rescue Committee head. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3br9L3Y

Trump, Head of Government, Leans Into Antigovernment Message

With his poll numbers fading after a rally-around-the-leader bump, the president is stoking protests against stay-at-home orders. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cxWqH3

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson fears second peak from relaxing lockdown

Government sources say measures are likely to be modified rather than eased in three weeks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wRudf6

Coronavirus: 'Low confidence' over arrival of PPE from Turkey, says NHS boss

Some hospital trusts are already short of protective gowns, according to NHS Providers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RPersq

Coronavirus: Millions to claim as government job site goes live

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will cover 80% of workers' monthly wages up to £2,500. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VA0GyM

White House and Democrats Near Deal on Aid for Small Businesses

The $450 billion agreement would also include more money for hospitals and coronavirus testing, which Democrats had insisted on. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eAgaM4

Coronavirus: Delivery of protective kit for NHS delayed

The flight carrying the delivery, including 400,000 gowns, was expected to arrive on Sunday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VmWQKO

Coronavirus: Lifting lockdown requires balanced judgement - Gove

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says reports schools could reopen in May are "not true". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Vlm3Fg

Coronavirus lockdown: Laptops offered for online school lessons at home

Pupils studying at home will have online lessons and disadvantaged teenagers can borrow computers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cx2AHg

Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon rejects claims of lockdown lift in May

The first minister tweets to say there are no plans to re-open schools and shops next month. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XMAEeE

Coronavirus: Vaughan Gething looks to cut testing red tape

The health minister wants a "rapid increase" in testing of key workers, after criticism of a low uptake. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eIb68y

Coronavirus Turns School Cafeterias into Soup Kitchens

Many school cafeterias are now operating more like community soup kitchens, even though the federal school meals program won’t reimburse districts for meals served to struggling adults. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eEhxtl

‘People Would Be So Receptive Right Now, and We Can’t Knock on Doors.’

The pandemic has put a stop to the activities of one of the nation’s most visible religious groups, Jehovah’s Witnesses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34MclyQ

For Charlie Kirk, Conservative Activist, the Virus Is a Cudgel

Mixing, matching and twisting facts about the coronavirus online, Mr. Kirk has created a template for a new kind of political agitator. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XMkIcd

Coronavirus: Front-line NHS staff deserve extra £29 a day, Lib Dems say

The Lib Dems says workers should be financially rewarded in the same way as military staff on deployment. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XN3Ba4

Paul O’Neill, Treasury Secretary Who Clashed With Bush, Dies at 84

He was “fearless,” a former colleague said, in pressing ideas based on facts and evidence. His independence cost him his job. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aqlu1q

A Key G.O.P. Strategy: Blame China. But Trump Goes Off Message.

Republicans increasingly believe that elevating China’s culpability for spreading the coronavirus may be the best way to improve their difficult election chances. The president is muddying the message. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VBLSQt

‘All of It Is Happening All at Once’: When Congress Works From Home.

With the Capitol shuttered for the foreseeable future, senators and representatives are struggling, with the rest of the country, to adapt to virtual working. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VGRyIX

Vote for Biden? Sanders Supporters Say It’s ‘Up in the Air’

In interviews, some of Bernie Sanders’s primary voters saw Joe Biden as a weaker candidate than Hillary Clinton. Others didn’t think he could win. Nearly all were unenthusiastic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RO4hbt

Gretchen Whitmer Isn’t Backing Down

Right-wing protesters, Republican lawmakers and President Trump are attacking the Michigan governor, a possible vice-presidential pick. “I’m not thinking about politics,” she says. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3akAbTB

U.S. Military Cutting Medevac Flights for Troops in West Africa

As Army Green Berets move to confront new threats in the Sahel, the Pentagon is reducing the number of helicopters available for casualty evacuation flights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3exx4Li

Hotel scheme 'will cut rough sleeping after virus'

Giving homeless people rooms in hotels will reduce rough sleeping after coronavirus, says charity. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kg4Q9S

Bridging Divides, Most Agree on Economic Outlook: It’s Bleak

Even if not directly hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, Americans largely expect unemployment and depression to prevail over the next five years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eGeUam

Coronavirus: English councils could resort to 'extreme cost-cutting'

Local authorities warn their income base is "collapsing" as coronavirus pressure mounts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3akypBE

Trump Fans Protest Against Governors Who Have Imposed Virus Restrictions

The president’s stark departure from his message on Thursday night, when he announced guidelines for governors to reopen their states and said they would “call your own shots,” suggested he was ceding any semblance of national leadership on the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34L6B8t

House Republicans Take Aim at Thomas Massie After Stimulus Vote

Republicans are eager to be rid of Mr. Massie, but he is trying to turn the donations into a political weapon of his own. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XQVVnz

Republicans Fret as Mnuchin Bargains With Democrats to Break Funding Impasse

Unhappy with the Treasury secretary’s willingness to offer concessions to Democrats in previous stimulus negotiations, Republicans are warily watching the talks over replenishing a small-business loan program. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3csKpCJ

The 9/11 Trial: Why Is It Taking So Long?

The trial of five men accused of plotting the attacks had been scheduled for early next year — almost 20 years after the hijackings. Now even that schedule won’t be met. Here are the reasons. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Vk882q

Surprising Poll Results: People Are Now Happy to Pick Up the Phone

Pollsters are used to having their calls screened. But when everyone is stuck at home, a stranger with some survey questions can be a lifeline. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RPu9E6

The Cable TV Quarantine Fight

Families who differ on key political questions — Fox News or MSNBC? — used to change the channel or decide that politics was off-limits. But agreeing to disagree now can seem dangerous. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XQCBGG

Firms 'won't be ready for EU customs exit'

The government is urged to spend more on training staff to cope with post-Brexit trade at docks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34OdfLo

Coronavirus: English councils 'on brink of financial failure'

Coronavirus has seen costs of supporting vulnerable people increase just as councils' incomes drop. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3coQSyz

Stanley Chera, Developer and Friend of Trump, Dies at 77

As his friend lay dying of the coronavirus, President Trump spoke of him from the White House podium. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VGAK4C

Coronavirus: Britons warned against making summer holiday plans

Current pandemic rules "don't allow" for UK breaks or non-essential foreign travel, No 10 says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VxHf9Y

Coronavirus: House of Commons to move to three-day week

MPs will prioritise virus business when they return and debates on legislation will be postponed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Khkguo

Justice secretary faces legal action over coronavirus in prisons

Two charities claim Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has been "too slow" in tackling the outbreak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3btNBOB

Michael Cohen Is Among Prisoners to Be Released Because of Virus

President Trump’s former lawyer and other inmates at a minimum-security camp in upstate New York were told they would serve their sentences at home. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KflrdS

Coronavirus testing to be rolled out to more public service staff

Capacity is rising "sharply" but fewer NHS staff than expected are coming forward, Matt Hancock says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2z9FM29

Coronavirus: Wales lockdown 'could stay even if lifted elsewhere'

The first minister says there will be a series of tests before lockdown ends. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kc3sVZ

What’s Driving the Right-Wing Protesters Fighting the Quarantine?

Well-organized protests broke out this week against government restrictions on economic activity because of the coronavirus. Polling and organizers’ statements hinted at the reasons for the backlash. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xBNWQp

Coronavirus: Freeze on pawn, payday and car loan payments

The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking delays for people struggling amid the Covid-19 lockdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VzMNRo

GMB 'not going for' Jennie Formby, says general secretary

Tim Roache seeks to calm a row over Labour General Secretary Jennie Formby and a leaked report. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Kdke6V

Coronavirus: UK to be 'guided by scientists' on face masks

There are growing calls for the public to wear face masks but ministers insist the evidence is mixed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34Hkzs9

Coronavirus: London mayor Sadiq Khan calls for 'compulsory' face masks

Sadiq Khan wants the UK government to follow the likes of New York in changing protection guidelines. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XI22u4

NHS boss: 'I need gowns, can I call Burberry?'

The director of an NHS Trust says staff only have enough protective gowns to last them for 24 hours. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bgzIDb

Why Michael Savage Is Blasting Hannity and the Right-Wing Media on the Virus

Mr. Savage, the conservative radio host, is still loyal to President Trump but says right-wing media got it all wrong by doubting the severity of the coronavirus early on. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XF62vn

U.S. Sends Funds to Needy Nations to Fight the Virus, but Maybe Not for Masks

The Trump administration is working to secure masks, plastic gloves and other protective medical equipment for Americans first as the pandemic sweeps around the world. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3el5gcS

George Soros’s Foundation Pledges $130 Million in Coronavirus Relief

The billionaire philanthropist is directing $37 million of the funds to programs to help at-risk populations in New York City. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VbE74B

Coronavirus: UK set to announce lockdown extension

Dominic Raab is expected to tell the Downing Street briefing that restrictions will continue. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3a7ICS4

Brexit: UK will refuse any transition extension request

The UK will not let the transition period last beyond December even if the EU requests more time. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34Hrm50

Falwell Focuses on Critics as Coronavirus Cases Near Liberty University Grow

Jerry Falwell Jr. has tried to have journalists arrested as he maintains he has been unfairly maligned. But the coronavirus keeps spreading around Liberty University. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2z8UvdP

Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon calls for 'at least' three more weeks of lockdown

Scotland's first minister says the lockdown is suppressing the virus, but "we are by no means through this yet". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3etZ9Ty

Coronavirus: NHS contact tracing app to target 80% of smartphone users

A vast majority of smartphone owners must install the app, if it is to end the coronavirus epidemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3abkmi0

On Politics: Vice-Presidential Chatter

Unusual candor from Georgia, and protests in Michigan: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xr2kLo

Coronavirus: Some social distancing needed 'until vaccine found'

Ministers are expected to announce a three-week extension to the coronavirus lockdown in the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bdjpah

Biden Is Losing the Internet. Does That Matter?

The coronavirus has forced the Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee into an all-digital campaign, and he’s struggling to break through. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bcZoAp

Latinos Are Essential Workers. Will They Be Essential Voters?

The coronavirus is likely to hit the United States’ 60 million Latinos particularly hard, and political organizers face a dual challenge of energizing them and keeping them safe. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yeMnYB

FEMA’s ‘Air Bridge’ to Coronavirus Hot Spots Leaves Other Regions on Their Own

The federal government’s system of directing medical supplies for the hardest-hit regions has left areas out of the spotlight scrambling to prepare as the outbreak spreads. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cmtVfh

The Democratic Establishment Suddenly Loves Bernie Sanders

When he was winning primaries, many in the Democratic Party were wary of the Vermont senator. Now, he’s a friend, chess-playing companion and “American original.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ynme9S

Coronavirus: Three-week lockdown extension set to be approved

Labour says it will support an extension but calls for details on how and when the lockdown will end. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VuJDOI

Coronavirus: Decision on 'virtual' Parliament due

It would mean that MPs could take part in Commons business via video link. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3epMOzY

Ivanka Trump, Disregarding Federal Guidelines, Travels to N.J. for Passover

Ms. Trump herself has not followed the federal guidelines advising against discretionary travel, leaving Washington for another one of her family’s homes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34FE1oS

New Details Hint at Risk of Russian Misinformation in Dossier

Footnotes were declassified from a watchdog report that found that the F.B.I. had reason to open the Russia inquiry but made errors in seeking approval to wiretap a former Trump adviser. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bgtpiM

Trump Threatens to Adjourn Congress to Install Nominees. McConnell Demurs.

The House and Senate have both taken extended recesses amid the pandemic, convening at least every few days for so-called pro forma sessions to keep their chambers technically in session. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Vfvxlz

Trump Threatens to Adjourn Congress to Install Nominees. McConnell Demurs.

Testing Falls Woefully Short as Trump Seeks an End to Stay-at-Home Orders

Flawed tests, scarce supplies and limited access to screening have hurt the U.S.’s ability to monitor Covid-19, governors and health officials warn. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3em56SC

Trump’s ‘Opening Our Country Council’ Runs Into Its Own Opening Problems

Instead of a formal council, the president created several industry groups, and joined four calls with them. But some participants had no notice they would be included, and others could not join in. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2z7CwV7

Urged on by Conservatives and His Own Advisers, Trump Targeted the W.H.O.

But his announcement that he would freeze the U.S.’s contributions to the organization in the middle of a pandemic was denounced by Democrats as well as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34Fq0HT

Small-Business Aid Funds Run Dry as Program Fails to Reach Hardest Hit

Lawmakers remain at odds on how to replenish a lending program meant to help companies and workers weather the coronavirus pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VvJoTE

Navy May Reinstate Fired Captain to Command of Roosevelt

Adm. Michael Gilday has indicated that he may reinstate Captain Crozier, who was removed from command after pleading for more help fighting a coronavirus outbreak on his ship. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XFbCxO

Coronavirus Cases at D.C. Whole Foods Highlight Risks Facing Grocery Workers

A cluster of infections at the store in the heart of trendy downtown Washington is not an isolated episode, as the nation’s grocery workers increasingly fall ill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RIpbJ7

Trump Wanted a Radio Show, but He Didn’t Want to Compete With Limbaugh

President Trump said he envisioned a show running two hours a day, according to White House officials, and would do it were it not for the risk of encroaching on Rush Limbaugh, the conservative host. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3egLEGO

EU trade talks aim for 'tangible progress' by June

A new timetable is confirmed to allow UK and EU trade negotiations to continue by video conference from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VudJC6

Coronavirus: Hospitals and care homes to allow goodbyes to dying

Close family will be able to say goodbye to dying relatives if possible, the health secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wKozvm

Though President Trump’s decision to halt funding centered on the W.H.O.’s response to the coronavirus, the cut could affect programs like polio eradication and developing vaccines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34HNkoC

Coronavirus: NI lockdown extended for three more weeks

The first and deputy first ministers say now is not the time to relax in the fight against the virus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K9mrjG

Coronavirus lockdown: Anti-social behaviour on rise but overall crime falls

About 178,000 anti-social incidents were reported in the last four weeks but overall crime fell 28%. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2xyQApX

What Is the World Health Organization?

Though President Trump’s decision to halt funding centered on the W.H.O.s’ response to the coronavirus, the cut could affect programs like polio eradication and developing vaccines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xnM11X

Coronavirus: Furlough pay to be released by month end, says HMRC

The tax authority will pay out the money for firms' laid-off workers by the end of April. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2REBHcJ

Coronavirus: Abuse victims urged to use code word to alert shop workers

Shop workers should be trained to recognise those at risk during lockdown, Victims Commissioner says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ykbLvT

Rethinking National Security for the Coronavirus Age

The Cuban missile crisis forced John F. Kennedy to begin an era of arms control, and Sept. 11 forced George W. Bush to reinvent counterterrorism. Will the coronavirus change the priorities of the Trump administration? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3acDbRU

Elizabeth Warren Endorses Joe Biden for President

Following Senator Bernie Sanders and former President Barack Obama, Ms. Warren said she would support Mr. Biden’s bid for the presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KaQNlO

On Politics: Obama’s Back

A presidential endorsement and a Democratic messaging theme: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XEqk8y

HS2 construction gets green light despite lockdown

The government has given the high-speed rail project formal approval to start construction. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XyAJT7

Coronavirus: 13,000 shielding letters in Wales go to wrong addresses

Minister apologises for error involving 13,000 letters for those most vulnerable to coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cjLIDS

Coronavirus: What do all the terms mean?

Use our tool to check the meaning of key words and phrases associated with the Covid-19 outbreak from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Xzjv7U

Coronavirus: ‘Last resort’ plans revealed for PPE reuse by health workers

Plans seen by the BBC say protective gowns and masks could be re-used if supplies run low. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3a5hMtD

Coronavirus: More tests promised for care homes

The health secretary pledges tests for all staff and residents with coronavirus symptoms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3a7rCv1

Stimulus Checks Will Carry Trump's Signature

The decision to have President Trump’s name appear on the checks is a break in protocol. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kijttz

Trump Announces His ‘Opening the Country’ Council

He read off dozens of prominent names from Wall Street, Silicon Valley and the sports world. At least one person on the list was surprised to be on it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RDj74C

Criticized for Pandemic Response, Trump Tries Shifting Blame to the W.H.O.

The president said he would halt funding for the organization because it caused “so much death” in the way it “pushed Chinese misinformation,” though he himself effusively praised China’s handling of the virus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RFCF8m

How a Supreme Court Decision Curtailed the Right to Vote in Wisconsin

The state’s final vote tallies show that the justices’ decision not to extend the mail voting deadline amid the coronavirus resulted in the disenfranchisement of thousands of voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a866Xb

Bernie Sanders Pitches His Supporters a New Idea: Biden 2020

The Vermont senator’s devoted backers might come to embrace Joe Biden’s candidacy, but it’s going to take more than a joint appearance via live stream. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cdX4Ju

Coronavirus: Speaker outlines plans for 'virtual' Parliament

Sir Lindsay Hoyle tells MPs plans for some Commons business to be held virtually are “progressing well“. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XzHp3e

Trump School Nutrition Rule Struck Down

A federal district judge has ruled that the Agriculture Department’s regulation easing sodium and whole-grain standards in school meals violated regulatory law. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yYsANn

Tensions Rise in U.S. Over China’s ‘Donation Diplomacy’

New regulations in China are delaying its shipments of medical supplies around the world. And some American officials worry accepting donated gear helps China’s propaganda efforts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XxfMI9

Fact-Checking Trump's False Claim of 'Ultimate Authority'

Constitutional experts, government agencies and Republican governors all say otherwise. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Vro2qt

Barack Obama to Endorse Joe Biden for President

The former president will endorse his former vice president one day after Senator Bernie Sanders threw his support behind Mr. Biden. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RC9iUA

Coronavirus will have "significant impact" on economy

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has told reporters that Covid-19 will cause "hardship ahead". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ejsL68

Trump Falsely Claims ‘Ultimate Authority’ to Override States’ Virus Measures

Constitutional experts, government agencies and Republican governors all say otherwise. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2V5LKtp

Coronavirus: UK growth could drop by record 35% by June

Once restrictions are lifted, growth is expected to recover quickly with no lasting damage. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34AAEj7

Keir Starmer launches 'urgent' inquiry into anti-Semitism report

The report says anti-Jeremy Corbyn sentiment at Labour HQ hindered efforts to tackle anti-Semitism. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eoUkey

Coronavirus: Claims English NHS given safety equipment priority are 'rubbish'

Scottish government denies English NHS and care home staff are being given protective equipment priority. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3ek5nW1

On Politics: An Eye Toward Opening for Business

East and West Coast governors unite, and so do Biden and Sanders: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yS99Wq

Youths Face Coronavirus in Juvenile Detention

While some states have moved to release adults from prisons where the coronavirus poses a threat, efforts to free juveniles from detention have met resistance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3a8Rozg

Hello, What’s This? The Democrats Aren’t in Disarray

Many younger voters are not old enough to remember a Democratic presidential primary that ended so quickly and congenially. Could it help Joe Biden in the fall? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34xQmvi

‘Accelerate the Endgame’: Obama’s Role in Wrapping Up the Primary

The former president has kept his political distance from Joe Biden. But he’s been much more engaged in the race’s denouement than has been previously revealed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yga8zj

MPs summon China-owned firm execs over security concerns

MPs to summon British based, Chinese-owned firm executives over plans to transfer sensitive technology. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3endNfE

Coronavirus: Writers 'face weird boom time' after crisis

A surge in TV production won't help new talent make a living in the short term, a union boss says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3a4pvZa

Coronavirus: Older people being 'airbrushed' out of virus figures

Charities call for more testing to establish how many people are dying with coronavirus in care homes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3etCib0

Virginia’s New Laws on L.G.B.T. Protections, Guns and Marijuana Reflect a Shift in Power

The measures came about after Democrats took control of the Legislature for the first time in more than two decades last year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2V9GKUN

Trump Turns Daily Coronavirus Briefing Into a Defense of His Record

Also at the briefing on Monday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said a comment he made that was seen as critical of the president was taken out of context, and Mr. Trump said he did not intend to fire him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VElOUX

Stalemate Over Small-Business Aid Deepens as Officials Warn of Funding Lapse

It is unclear if lawmakers will be able to reach a consensus this week even as the Trump administration says the program could run out of funds as early as Friday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2y8GZq3

Trump Leaps to Call Shots on Combating Coronavirus, Setting Up Standoff With Governors

The president’s insistence that only he can decide if the country should reopen for business was disputed by constitutional scholars and contrasted with his earlier message that it was not for the federal government to take the lead in fighting the virus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xiyHff

Sailor on Roosevelt, Whose Captain Pleaded for Help, Dies From Coronavirus

The death came as Navy officials continued to struggle to combat the infection that has crippled the nuclear-powered Theodore Roosevelt, now docked in Guam. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34yUGKK

Richard Brodsky, Legislator Known as Albany’s Conscience, Dies at 73

A 14-term Assemblyman from Westchester County, he was instrumental in empowering New York State to monitor its 700 quasi-public authorities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2y9EKmc

Bernie Sanders Endorses Joe Biden for President

The Vermont senator added the weight of his left-wing support to Mr. Biden’s candidacy in a step toward Democratic unity against President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XzEhnY

Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments by Phone Because of Coronavirus

For the first time, the nation’s highest court will open a live audio feed as it hears arguments in 10 sets of cases. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VstQ2L

Trump 2020 Re-Election Efforts Raise $212 Million for First Quarter

The big fund-raising haul, even in a quarter that ended as the coronavirus upended the economy, is another indicator of the president’s cash advantage heading into the general election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eiD5LF

Peter Navarro Warns Shutdown Could Be More Deadly Than Virus

President Trump’s trade adviser called medical experts “tone deaf” to link job losses and health. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JYHFAQ

NI health trusts 'stopped from carrying out early abortions'

NI abortion laws changed last month to permit terminations in all circumstances up to 12 weeks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y5Td2n

Navarro Warns Shutdown Could Be More Deadly Than Virus

President Trump’s trade adviser called medical experts “tone deaf” to link job losses and health. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2V8kkmN

Coronavirus: Don't expect changes to UK lockdown this week - Dominic Raab

It comes as the number of coronavirus deaths in UK hospitals rises to 11,329 - up by 717 since Sunday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2VseNWP

Opposition to Jeremy Corbyn 'hindered' anti-Semitism action, claims report

A leaked report says some Labour party staff had been "obstructive" rather than helping its leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y7EAMa

Wisconsin Election Results: What to Watch For

Nearly a week after voters in the state went to the polls in the middle of a pandemic, results from an important Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the presidential primary will arrive. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3eh6ENz

Sturgeon: Coronavirus lockdown 'unlikely to be lifted' soon

Nicola Sturgeon says people in Scotland must "stick with" the lockdown until there is "solid evidence" about its impact. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XxNiOy

On Politics: How Trump Fell Short on the Coronavirus

An investigation found many early warnings of the virus’s threat: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b66xTe

Coronavirus: New Zealand nurse who treated Boris Johnson says it was 'surreal'

Jenny McGee, a New Zealand nurse, is among those praised by Boris Johnson for helping save his life. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wAaD77

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Has Never Spoken to Joe Biden. Here’s What She Would Say.

In an interview, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez said she intended to support the presumptive Democratic nominee, but the “process of coming together should be uncomfortable for everyone involved.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2V5mlA7

Why Biden’s Polling Lead vs. Trump Isn’t as Solid as It Looks

Consider two important measurement differences: battleground states versus other states, and registered voters versus likely voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ebTcuB

Coronavirus: UK enters fourth week of lockdown ahead of review

Under coronavirus emergency legislation, ministers will take stock of social distancing rules this week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3efnqNa

Coronavirus: Plaid tells Welsh Government 'get PPE from abroad'

Party leader Adam Price believes the Welsh Government should "take a belt and braces" approach. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Vl4dkG

Coronavirus: Six ways the lockdown has changed the UK

After three weeks of the restrictions, many aspects of everyday life have been transformed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RvXinF

Coronavirus lockdown: How can we lift restrictions?

What is the path to normality as coronavirus leaves countries in lockdown? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Rt7BZz

The East Coast, Always in the Spotlight, Owes a Debt to the West

California, Oregon and Washington have shipped 1,000 ventilators to New York. Should Western states be getting more attention for their relative success in battling Covid-19? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RykQbz

Trump Lashes Out at Fauci Amid Criticism of Slow Virus Response

The president retweeted a post calling for the government’s top infectious disease specialist to be fired after the doctor acknowledged that shutting down the country earlier could have saved lives. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VnH40L

Coronavirus: What Boris Johnson's Greek hero teaches us about epidemics

As Boris Johnson recovers from Covid-19, he will be reflecting on the plague that hit Athens in 430 BC, writes Armand D'Angour. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3eiyeKA

The Coronavirus Class Divide: Space and Privacy

“Shelter in place” is a dictate that assumes the existence of shelter — the safe, stable, controlled environment that poor people often lack. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yWEQOz

‘There Will Be Losses’: How a Captain’s Plea Exposed a Rift in the Military

The coronavirus crisis aboard the carrier Theodore Roosevelt spurred another chapter in the hollowing out of the Navy’s leadership, in particular under the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ydAtOs

Boeing’s Problems Predate the Virus. Should the U.S. Come to Its Rescue?

The nation’s largest aerospace company is in discussions about three different federal aid programs amid confusion created by its new chief executive about its intentions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RxdG7s

They Watch Trump’s Virus Briefings Daily. Here’s What They Have to Say.

The president has millions of viewers for his daily appearances, but even in a pandemic that has paralyzed the nation, a stark partisan divide runs through how they see him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b4ub2q

Boris Johnson thanks NHS staff for coronavirus treatment

Boris Johnson singles out individual names while praising the "astonishing" care he received in hospital. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3a0gsZe

Coronavirus: UK death toll tops 10,000

The number of people who have died in hospital with coronavirus in the UK passes 10,000. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c9hH9R

Ruth B. Mandel, a Voice for Women in Politics, Dies at 81

Her experience fleeing the Nazis on the doomed “Voyage of the Damned” informed her faith in democracy as head of the Eagleton Institute of Politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RxnDSe

Loans scheme must work faster, government admits

Of the 300,000 applications thought to have been made, the business secretary says 4,200 were approved. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34sPYya

Boris Johnson discharged from hospital

UK PM Boris Johnson leaves hospital after being treated for coronavirus, but will not immediately return to work from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cfaW6z

Coronavirus: UK could be 'worst affected' country in Europe

The warning - from a government scientific adviser - comes as the UK death toll is expected to pass 10,000. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3cf4AUO

Coronavirus: 'Government needs to set out lockdown exit strategy'

Labour's Lisa Nandy says the UK's plan to end the coronavirus lockdown must be made clear to the public. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RvCBIp

Examining Tara Reade’s Sexual Assault Allegation Against Joe Biden

Ms. Reade, a former Senate aide, has accused Mr. Biden of assaulting her in 1993 and says she told others about it. A Biden spokeswoman said the allegation is false, and former Senate office staff members do not recall such an incident. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3egQrrW

A Veteran Defender Is Selected for Guantánamo’s 9/11 Trial

David Bruck, described as a pioneer in the community of death penalty defense lawyers, has represented a white supremacist, the Boston Marathon bomber and a woman who drowned her young children. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XxH5lx

Coronavirus: UK Parliament to return virtually on 21 April

"Technological solutions" are being prepared for consideration next week. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Vi0O62

Coronavirus: Archbishop of Canterbury praises 'heroism' of key workers in Easter sermon

With the UK in lockdown, the Archbishop of Canterbury will deliver a virtual service from his kitchen. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XvyqQC

Jackson Carlaw criticised for raising indyref during crisis

The Scottish Tory leader was criticised by the SNP for comments on independence and next year's election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yNWELy

Coronavirus: PM thanks NHS staff as UK deaths set to pass 10,000

Boris Johnson says he owes his life to the staff treating him for coronavirus in hospital. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V2n4Su

Joe Biden Wins Alaska Primary

Alaska, which switched to all-mail voting because of the coronavirus outbreak, was the first primary since Senator Bernie Sanders dropped out of the race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JYdfia

The ‘Red Dawn’ Emails: 8 Key Exchanges on the Faltering Response to the Coronavirus

Experts inside and outside the government identified the threat early on and sought to raise alarms even as President Trump was moving slowly. Read some of what they had to say among themselves at critical moments. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3edeYy3

The ‘Red Dawn’ Emails: 8 Key Exchanges on the Faltering Response to the Coronavirus

Ruth B. Mandel, a Voice for Women in Politics, Dies at 81

Her experience fleeing the Nazis on the doomed “Voyage of the Damned” underpinned her faith in democracy as head of the Eagleton Institute of Politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xd9nqY

Five Takeaways on What Trump Knew as the Virus Spread

An examination by The New York Times reveals that there were warnings from the intelligence community, national security aides and government health officials — even as the president played down the crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cbPuPS

Coronavirus: Domestic abuse services to get £2m amid lockdown

The Home Office is also launching a new campaign called 'You Are Not Alone' for victims needing help. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XnSILU

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson makes 'very good progress' out of intensive care

Boris Johnson has received messages from his fiancee as his hospital care for coronavirus continues. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3edvA8Y

He Could Have Seen What Was Coming: Behind Trump’s Failure on the Virus

An examination reveals the president was warned about the potential for a pandemic but that internal divisions, lack of planning and his faith in his own instincts led to a halting response. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RtOJK0

‘Not as Wisconsin Nice as We Used to Be’: The Divisions in Dairyland

Keeping the polls open in a pandemic is just one example of the state pushing political partisanship to the extreme. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b2CImp

Biden and Cuomo: Friends, Allies and Supporting Players No Longer

A personal friendship has grown into a crucial political alliance as the two men have emerged as pillars of the Democratic Party in a national crisis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XrDVQo

How the Virus Crisis Could Help a Red-State Democrat Stay in Office

In North Carolina, where the governor’s race is tight, and New Hampshire, where a Republican seeks re-election in a blue-trending state, incumbents could benefit from newfound star power. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2V0HcVi

Coronavirus: Doctors' lives at risk over PPE shortages, says BMA

The British Medical Association says doctors are treating Covid-19 patients without proper protection. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y9ZlXm

Torn Over Reopening Economy, Trump Says He Faces ‘Biggest Decision I’ve Ever Had to Make’

The president suggested he wanted to move soon, but he also promised to listen to public health officials cautioning against relaxing restrictions prematurely. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2wuFX78

White House Attacks Voice of America

A White House website this week lodged a highly unusual barrage against the Voice of America, a media voice nominally run by the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39UUqa1

Endorsing Trump’s Firing of Inspector General, Barr Paints Distorted Picture

The attorney general misstated key facts in explaining the dismissed official’s handling of the whistle-blower complaint that prompted impeachment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34q12MJ

China Hawks in Congress See an Opportunity in Coronavirus

Lawmakers who have long lobbied for the United States to be tougher on China are using the pandemic to press for punitive measures against Beijing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aZcdOV

Trump Delays Food Stamp Cuts

Under heavy criticism for pressing for food stamp cuts during an economic meltdown, the Trump administration now says it will hold off during the national emergency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UWzueB

Coronavirus: 'Herculean effort' to provide NHS protective gear

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the UK's new distribution network would ensure daily deliveries. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RsqOKV

Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon says 'Don't be complacent' over Easter

The FM was speaking as she revealed that a further 48 people in Scotland are known to have died with coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JTE07o

Coronavirus: Lockdown rules in Wales 'could be tightened'

Measures could include stopping people leaving their homes to exercise, the first minister says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3a0lSU2

Coronavirus: Public reassured over lockdown policing rules

No 10 says people can buy what they like from shops which remain open - and use their gardens as they wish. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3e9qqKZ

Sir Keir Starmer urges 'openness' on lockdown exit plans

The new Labour leader also says the government must make arrangements if Boris Johnson needs to recuperate. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39YxUx9

Keir Starmer calls for transparency over lockdown

Labour leader Keir Starmer has called on the government to be transparent over its exit strategy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aUNsTQ

Trust in Trump’s Virus Response Is Falling. What Does It Mean for November?

Polls suggest that faith in the president to handle the outbreak has slipped among some crucial voting blocs in the general election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Rqe1sc

Does Vote-by-Mail Favor Democrats? No. It’s a False Argument by Trump.

Even some Republican officials, disagreeing with president, say that vote-by-mail has not hurt the G.O.P. in elections. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UYy6s8

Coronavirus pandemic: EU agrees €500bn rescue package

EU ministers reached the deal after long talks, pledging support for countries hit hard by coronavirus. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2K5wNRX

New Trump Attack Ad Falsely Suggests Former Governor Is Chinese

The ad, which calls Joe Biden soft on China and includes an image of former Gov. Gary Locke of Washington, an Asian-American, comes at a time of rising xenophobia over the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3e9VI4h

Barr Defends Trump’s Dismissal of Intelligence Watchdog

The president’s political enemies could face prosecution, Attorney General William P. Barr said in an interview on Fox News. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34xnYcY

Coronavirus: We can't have a normal Easter, Britons told

Ministers urge people to keep up coronavirus distancing as the PM begins his recovery in hospital. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c4773S

Virus Throws Millions More Out of Work, and Washington Struggles to Keep Pace

Federal efforts to keep businesses operating and workers employed have so far failed to stop the bleeding as the coronavirus tears through the economy in devastating ways. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aZVI4S

In Ohio, the Amish Take on the Coronavirus

A famously traditional community has mobilized to help hospitals with medical supplies, even as it struggles with reconciling its communal way of life with the dictates of social distancing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2x98vnf

Latest Question for Supreme Court: How to Rule on a Crowded Docket During a Pandemic

The question confronts Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. with choices that will invariably be seen as political. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3c4UUvL

In Outreach to Left, Biden Unveils Plans on Medicare and Student Debt

Looking to appeal to Bernie Sanders’s supporters, Joe Biden announced proposals to lower the eligibility age for Medicare to 60 and to expand student debt forgiveness programs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ejjhYK

Coronavirus Is Threatening One of Government’s Most Ubiquitous Services: The Mail.

The Postal Service needs billions to continue funding its operations and make other payments, the agency told lawmakers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34sNwrI

PM out of intensive care but remains in hospital

Boris Johnson is moved to a ward, where he will continue to receive treatment for Covid-19, Downing Street says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y1baPS

Trump Administration Monitors Coronavirus Sentiments

A presentation obtained by The New York Times shows that the Department of Health and Human Services’ emergency response office is monitoring public sentiment around the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VtUoRB

Labour: Keir Starmer unveils full shadow cabinet line-up

Past critics of Jeremy Corbyn - including Jess Phillips - are given roles by the new Labour leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39RrOhT

Coronavirus: Raab urges UK public not to ruin lockdown progress

The UK is starting to see the impact of people's sacrifices but it is too early to lift restrictions, he says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y1EvcZ

Small Business Aid Stalls in Senate as Democrats Demand More Funds

Democrats objected to an emergency infusion of $250 billion for small business loans without more help for hospitals, states and cities. Republicans refused. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Xp3ql5

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson's health continues to improve, says No 10

Boris Johnson has spent his third night in intensive care being treated for Covid-19. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2y6GZqf

MPs offered £10,000 for coronavirus office costs

The money can be used to buy additional equipment for staff having to work from home including laptops. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2XnD1EA

On Politics: Biden’s Big Challenge

The general election starts … now, basically. This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2y32R5Q

Heanor mayor sacked over 'PM deserves this' comments

The solicitors firm where Sheila Oakes worked described her remarks as "abhorrent". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aXONt5

Sir Peter Viggers: 'Duck island' expenses claim MP dies aged 82

The floating Stockholm duck house became emblematic of the MPs' expenses scandal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RodcjP

Coronavirus: Government agrees emergency funding deal with Bank

The government is set to borrow billions of pounds from its emergency Bank of England overdraft. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RlVDAO

Coronavirus: Jack Lopresti MP calls for churches to open for Easter

Jack Lopresti says people should be able to go to church if they can visit takeaways or off licences. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c5ggJC

Can Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden Unite the Democratic Party?

If the last stretch of the Sanders campaign was any indication, a focus on defeating President Trump — “a matter of life and death” — could do it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2V7TVnC

Nicola Sturgeon to hold 'virtual' question session with MSPs

The first minister will take questions from opposition politicians over a live video stream. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/39U1bsH

Coronavirus: Why do we talk about 'fighting' illness?

Dominic Raab's been criticised for his comments on Boris Johnson's coronavirus, but is this fair? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ViKIce

Coronavirus: Ministers to discuss UK lockdown review

Political leaders will evaluate the restrictions, as Boris Johnson spends a fifth day in hospital. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2RlS1i8

Coronavirus: Renters ‘more at risk from economic downturn’

Think tank says they are more likely to be in affected industries, and spend more income on housing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aVVQCC

Paul Lambert: Ex-BBC producer who was 'fixture of politics' dies

Leading journalists remember Paul Lambert - known as "Gobby" - as a central character at Westminster. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3e9vLBQ

Where the Promise of Bernie Sanders Goes Now

The 2020 campaign was a great moment for his message, less so for him as the messenger. Mr. Sanders and Joe Biden now have to figure out what comes next for an agenda that matters to millions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XpkLdN

Joe Biden's 2020 Presidential Campaign: How He Got Here

Before the Iowa caucuses in February, Mr. Biden’s campaign seemed in danger of collapsing. Now he is the presumptive Democratic nominee. Here’s how he turned things around. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RmAiY2

Trump Is Pushing a False Argument on Vote-by-Mail Fraud. Here Are the Facts.

As the coronavirus pandemic accelerates a national trend toward voting by mail, experts say it can be conducted safely, despite Republican claims of corruption. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Xk5X07

Joe Biden's 2020 Presidential Campaign: How He Got Here

Coronavirus: Tell us your stories of benefit claims, say MPs

The Work and Pensions Committee says the universal credit system is facing “unprecedented” demand. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2JRKweY

As Pandemic Imperils Elections, Democrats Clash With Trump on Voting Changes

Republicans, led by President Trump, are resisting broader voting access measures pushed by Democrats, which they see as threats to their election prospects. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3e8qYR9

Live Coronavirus News and Updates

New York State now has more confirmed cases than Italy. Congress mulls billions in additional funding. A jail in Chicago is the largest-known source of U.S. infections. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3e900cb

As Pandemic Imperils Elections, Democrats Clash With Trump on Voting Changes

Republicans, led by President Trump, are resisting broader voting access measures pushed by Democrats, which they see as threat to their election prospects. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bWf3nI

Read Bernie Sanders’s Full Speech on Ending His Campaign

“While this campaign is coming to an end, our movement is not,” Mr. Sanders said in a video address on Wednesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JR0c20

Biden vs. Trump: The General Election Is Here, and Transformed

The coronavirus crisis means many questions remain about how the 2020 race will proceed, but the top of the ticket is now clear. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aUf8rP

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'improving' as intensive care treatment continues

Boris Johnson is "sitting up in bed" as he is treated for coronavirus, Chancellor Rishi Sunak says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c2Yabc

Coronavirus: Chancellor announces aid for charities

Rishi Sunak unveils a £750m package to keep charities afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3c35IdM

Bernie Sanders Drops Out of 2020 Democratic Race for President

Mr. Sanders, a democratic socialist making his second run for the White House, withdrew after a series of losses to Joseph R. Biden Jr., who emerges as the presumptive nominee for the general election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UTDCMD

Coronavirus: EU top scientist forced out in political row

Mauro Ferrari says he lost faith in the system, but EU science officials say he was asked to leave. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2Vam1Pj

Democrats Have Found a Coronavirus Bright Spot. Her Name is Earnestine.

A little-known House staff aide who moderates Democrats’ conference calls has become an audible ray of sunshine for lawmakers, with a cheery affect that lightens grim deliberations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UWyFCN

Uber and Lyft Drivers Face Hurdles to Stimulus Bill Benefits

Gig workers seemingly eligible for unemployment pay because of the pandemic have met roadblocks to filing. Some fault Labor Department rules. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Xl3sKQ

Trump Slammed the W.H.O. Over Coronavirus. He’s Not Alone.

Critics say the World Health Organization was too trusting of China and did not push it on its early missteps. But supporters say the agency’s powers over any government are limited. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XqlkUV

On Politics: Trump Pushes Out a Watchdog

A purge accelerates and Wisconsin holds an anxious vote: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JLhxJI

Coronavirus: YouTube tightens rules after David Icke 5G interview

Videos will now be deleted if they falsely link coronavirus to 5G mobile networks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2wlM5hX

Coronavirus: Job Retention Scheme to save jobs may cost up to £40bn

The UK's Job Retention Scheme may cost £30-40bn over three months, according new analysis from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34iK2I9

Coronavirus: Have the Brits stranded abroad got home yet?

The government pledged to help UK nationals stuck abroad, so how many have managed to get back? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3aQ8qDu

Trump Attacks W.H.O. Over Criticisms of U.S. Approach to Coronavirus

In effect, the president sought to blame the group for the very missteps and failures that have been leveled at him and his administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aSSbFx

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson spends second night in intensive care

Boris Johnson's condition is "stable", No 10 says, as the foreign secretary describes him as a "fighter". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/34lEHjh

Voting in Wisconsin During a Pandemic: Lines, Masks and Plenty of Fear

Wisconsin’s primary showed an electoral system stretched to the breaking point by the coronavirus crisis, as people weighed the health risks against their desire to vote. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2URUsLR

Trump’s Inspector General Has Expressed Dim Views of Congressional Oversight

Brian D. Miller, the White House lawyer tapped to oversee Treasury’s $500 billion rebuffed a request for information during impeachment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/39NvYHP

Brexit trade talks continuing in ‘difficult times’

The UK’s chief negotiator says more discussions will take place with the EU in April and May. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2yJldJJ

Why Wisconsin Republicans Insisted on an Election in a Pandemic

Mask-wearing voters in endless lines. Five polling places instead of 180. Voting amid the coronavirus crisis is full of challenges — and connected to G.O.P. efforts to limit who gets a ballot in the state. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34pt0Ij

They Turned Out to Vote in Wisconsin During a Health Crisis. Here’s Why.

Voters in Milwaukee and across the state braved long lines and a risk of illness, but many said they wanted their voices to be heard. But for some, the potential health risk was too great. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34kkTga

Trump Ousts Pandemic Spending Watchdog Known for Independence

The official had been leading the office of the inspector general for the Pentagon. In removing him from that role, the president stripped him of his pandemic relief oversight duties as well. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UPvFaX

Theresa May: My thoughts and prayers are with Boris

Former prime minister Theresa May has said she is hoping for a "speedy and good recovery" for Boris Johnson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2V3nQ0c

Navy Captain Firing: Pressure Mounts to Remove Leader Thomas Modly

Even President Trump, who initially backed the acting secretary’s handling of the issue, seemed to have second thoughts. “I may look into it,” the president told reporters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JJnDu9

Trump Picks Kayleigh McEnany as Press Secretary, Replacing Stephanie Grisham

She replaces Stephanie Grisham, who had the job for nine months, and will return to Melania Trump’s staff. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XjHsQy

Pressure Mounts to Remove Thomas Modly, Acting Navy Secretary, for Rebuking Virus-Stricken Carrier Crew

Pressure Mounts to Remove Navy Leader for Rebuking Virus-Stricken Carrier Crew

Even Mr. Trump, who initially backed the acting secretary’s handling of the issue, seemed to have second thoughts. “I may look into it,” the president told reporters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2URbZUn

Wisconsin Primary Election: What to Watch For

The state is the first to hold a major election with in-person voting since stay-at-home orders were widely instituted because of the coronavirus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34kc4Tm

New Labour leader Starmer praised by Jewish groups for 'good start'

The new Labour leader held a call with community representatives about anti-Semitism in the party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2UQoKi3

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'in good spirits' and is stable in hospital

Boris Johnson is "in good spirits" and not on a ventilator, after spending the night in intensive care. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3e23IEI

On Politics: Gloves On, Wisconsin Goes to the Polls

Democracy versus public health, and a broader voting rights battle: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3e1yDAT

Coronavirus: Mayor apologises for PM 'deserves this' comments

The Derbyshire Labour councillor says the Facebook post was written in anger. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2ReTua4

John Lewis, Civil Rights Leader, Endorses Biden

The endorsement was another example of the strong backing Joseph R. Biden Jr. enjoys from African-American leaders and voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2UQ6fu3

Donald Trump and Florida, a Love Affair