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First LookWhite House, Senate agree on historic $2 trillion rescue billAfter five days of arduous talks, the White House and Senate leaders put their party politics aside to agree聽on a bipartisan $2 trillion emergency bill 鈥� the largest economic rescue measure in history.
When fighting bureaucracy means disbanding a pandemics officeIn fulfilling his promises to streamline bureaucracy, President Trump disbanded the pandemics office. But the coronavirus crisis raises new questions.
First LookWhat's holding up $1.8 trillion congressional rescue plan?Democrats argued the congressional rescue plan was tilted toward corporations and not doing enough for workers and healthcare providers.
First Look $1 trillion rescue plan; tax filing deadline moved to July 15Senate Democrats and Republicans negotiate to draft an economic rescue package to support the U.S. economy amid the pandemic 鈥� one of the聽most urgent legislative undertakings since the 2008 financial crisis. White House announces new July 15 tax filing deadline.
First LookUS senator sold $1.7M in stock right before stock market diveAfter a coronavirus briefing in January,聽Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr sold $1.7M in stocks and sent private warnings to his wealthy donors, before telling the public of the danger.聽
Politics WatchThree questions as Biden effectively locks down nominationCoronavirus has upended the 2020 campaign. One question is whether the election will even happen at all. Liberals and conservatives agree on the answer.
Combating an 鈥榠nfodemic鈥�: When fear and false information go viralThe first pandemic of the social media era has brought a parallel set of challenges, including the rapid spread of fear and false information.
Statehouse stalemate? After three walkouts, Oregon rethinks the rules.After three walkouts by Republicans in under a year, can Oregon lawmakers and voters alike agree to disagree yet still resolve statehouse gridlock?
First LookBiden wins big again; few options left for SandersFormer Vice President Joe Biden wins primaries in Florida, Illinois, and Arizona, increasing pressure on Sen. Bernie Sanders to quit the 2020 race. Mr. Biden has established a formidable delegate lead amid the pandemic as more states consider postponing primary dates.
Voting in a time of crisis: How coronavirus reshaped 2020 electionFlorida, Arizona, and Illinois are holding primaries today, albeit with reduced polling locations. Four states postponed their nominating contests.
After shaky start, federal and state authorities start to work in tandemOn Monday, the White House issued new guidelines for behavior, including home-schooling children and avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people.
First LookWill Biden's momentum win over Latinos in Tuesday's primaries?Sen. Bernie Sanders has a stronghold among Latino voters, but Joe Biden's Super Tuesday bump could win him new support in Florida and Arizona.
First LookBiden and Sanders debate how government should tackle a virusIn Sunday night's debate, Joe Biden pledged for the first time to select a woman as his running mate. Each offered their approach to tackling a pandemic.
First LookLouisiana to become first state to postpone primaries amid virusLouisiana鈥檚 governor plans to postpone the state鈥檚 presidential primaries until June 2020, a decision that puts the state outside the DNC鈥檚 deadline for holding primaries. As a result, the聽state could lose half of its votes on the convention floor.聽
First LookFlorida might be the end for Sanders campaign. Then what?Florida's primary on March 17 has 219 delegates up for grabs. Democrats are already banding together to mobilize voters for November. Polls suggest the key swing state is expected to go to Joe Biden on Tuesday.
First LookUS-Iran tensions escalate: US airstrike targets Shiite militiaThe U.S. retaliated Thursday with airstrikes against Iranian-backed Shiite militia in Iraq after a rocket attack killed troops near Baghdad Wednesday.聽
At key moments, the power of a president鈥檚 wordsAll leaders want to allay fear at times of crisis. But downplaying the challenge or misstating key facts can undercut the public鈥檚 confidence.
First LookBipartisan bill aims to limit Trump's military options in IranPresident Donald Trump has vowed to veto the war powers resolution,聽which aims to聽terminate hostilities against Iran聽and reassert聽congressional power over military conflict.
The party strikes back: How Biden's prospects soared so quicklyJoe Biden鈥檚 surge may be the fastest in primary history. Are party insiders stacking the deck or doing their job?
First LookJoe Biden takes Michigan, consolidates 2020 front-runner statusJoe Biden, who won the battleground state of Michigan and three other states in Tuesday's primary votes, picked up at least 153 new delegates. Bernie Sanders considers his next move.聽聽
