Health Care March 2020

Trump Extends Virus Guidelines Through April

The guidelines for restrictive social distancing have been extended by the president through April 30. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the U.S. coronavirus death toll could exceed 10,000.

Hispanic Community March 2020

US Outlines Plan For Venezuela Transition

The U.S.’s plan for Venezuela requires Nicolas Maduro and Juan Guaidó to hand power to a council of state to govern until presidential and parliamentary elections can be held.

Health Care April 2020

WH: Could Be 100K To 240K COVID-19 Deaths In US

The White House is projecting that the death toll in the U.S. because of COVID-19 could be as high as 100,000 to 240,000. Social distancing could help to reduce this number.

Global April 2020

6.6M Americans Apply For Unemployment

The unemployment rate in the U.S. has hit a new record high because of the novel coronavirus. President Donald Trump has not issued a national stay-at-home order to stem COVID-19.

Health Care April 2020

Did US Waste Pandemic Preparation Time?

Although alarms of a pandemic were sounding in early January, the U.S. did not take such action as bolstering the critically needed medical equipment and supplies.

Health Care April 2020

Trump-Pitched Drug Has Serious Side Effects

President Donald Trump has been pitching a drug called hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19. The drug, however, has major potential side effects, especially for the heart.

Financing April 2020

Financial Hits Pile Up For Colleges

COVID-19 has hit colleges hard financially, and enrollment for the fall is a real concern with students possibly not returning because students might not be able to afford tuition.

Financing April 2020

Another Coronavirus Rescue Package?

A fourth bill is on the horizon to help the United States during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The contours of the package are still being debated.

Global April 2020

Sanders Drops 2020 Bid

Former Vice President Joe Biden is likely to be the Democratic party’s presidential nominee for the 2020 election now that Sen. Bernie Sanders has ended his presidential bid.

Global April 2020

Trump Shuts Down Asylum At Borders To Fight Virus

In the latest in the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration has quietly shut down asylum at the borders. U.S. court hearings have been put on hold because of COVID-19.

Financing April 2020

Millions Won't Get Stimulus Checks

Immigrants who work in the U.S. and pay taxes but do not have legal status are not covered in the $2.2 trillion package to help financially during the pandemic.

Global April 2020

Trump Announces Halt To WHO Funding

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is cutting its funding to the World Health Organization, alarming world leaders. World pandemic infections approach 2 million.

Technology April 2020

Tech Companies Fight Against Bad Virus Info

Google, Facebook, Twitter and other tech companies are taking action against the spread of misinformation about COVID-19. This includes information about hydroxychloroquine.

Global April 2020

Lockdowns Ease Worldwide

Some countries have begun easing their lockdowns because they’ve seen COVID-19 infections flatten out. President Donald Trump encouraged protests against stay-at-home orders.

Global April 2020

Trump Vows To 'Suspend Immigration'

In a tweet he sent out late on April 20, President Donald Trump said he would be “temporarily suspend immigration” to the U.S. via executive order because of COVID-19.