Wisconsin's Supreme Court overturns the state's stay-at-home orders and limits the governor's powers to implement future restrictions. 1/20 The FBI has seized Sen. Burr's phone in a federal probe into his stock sales during the early weeks of the
Over 80,000 Americans have died of the coronavirus. Millions are out of work. And the president is busy constructing a separate reality to keep fans distracted. 1/22 A list of Mr. Trump's favorite coronavirus talking points (i.e., lies) that Fauci's Senate testimony debunked.
More than 200 people were arrested during anti-government protests in Hong Kong on Sunday, as authorities seek to prevent a revival of last year’s massive demonstrations. 1/20 Wuhan will test 11 million citizens for the coronavirus after six new cases emerge. 2/20 Governors are winning bipartisan
As the White House faces its own virus outbreak, the Vice President self-isolates while Dr. Fauci is under quarantine. 1/17 On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear three cases over Trump’s financial records. 2/17 Boris Johnson unveils a "conditional plan" to reopen British society
Researchers say the coronavirus outbreak in New York City became the primary source of infections around the United States. 1/19 Plane travel was already rife with small indignities. An anecdotal report finds it’s even worse right now. 2/19 A fundraiser to help Native Americans fight the outbreak
European leaders hold muted commemorations to mark the end of World War II on the continent. 1/22 France (though not Paris) begins reopening next week, Australia likely soon after. 2/22 Many governors across the US are disregarding or “creatively interpreting” White House guidelines for safely easing restrictions. 3/
A day after announcing the end of the coronavirus task force, Trump says it will now continue "indefinitely." 1/24 Trump is urging the Supreme Court to overturn Obamacare, apparently ignoring Barr's argument that parts of the law should remain in place during the pandemic. 2/
The US lost another vital month in responding to COVID-19, pretty much plateauing in its number of daily coronavirus tests. 1/26 The White House says its coronavirus task force will wrap up around the end of this month. 2/26 A series of interactive simulations to explain how
The US plans to borrow $3 trillion in the second quarter to finance stimulus efforts, more than five times what it borrowed in a single quarter during 2008. 1/18 The US and UK begin talks for a post-Brexit trade agreement. 2/18 For the third time in two
Europe's longest coronavirus lockdown ends in Italy today, as four million people return to work. 1/17 South Korea says it traded gunfire at the DMZ with North Korea, and reports no casualties. 2/17 Pompeo says there is "enormous evidence" the coronavirus pandemic began in
