HHS Secretary Alex Azar recommends mask use, but not national mandate
As the debate over a national mask mandate continues, Alex Azar, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, pushed back against criticism that the White House has been delivering mixed messages on the use of face coverings.
As the debate over a national mask mandate continues, Alex Azar, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, pushed back against criticism that the White House has been delivering mixed messages on the use of face coverings.
HHS Secretary Azar optimistic millions of vaccine doses will be ready by year’s end
With more than 63 million coronavirus tests having been conducted in the US, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is now expressing optimism about the prospect of millions of vaccine doses by year’s end.
With more than 63 million coronavirus tests having been conducted in the US, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is now expressing optimism about the prospect of millions of vaccine doses by year’s end.
Trump withholds praise for John Lewis, notes he 'didn't come to my inauguration'
President Trump, in a wide-ranging interview with "Axios on HBO" that aired Monday night, refused to praise late civil rights icon and Rep. John Lewis, citing Lewis' decision not to attend his inauguration and State of the Union speeches.
President Trump, in a wide-ranging interview with "Axios on HBO" that aired Monday night, refused to praise late civil rights icon and Rep. John Lewis, citing Lewis' decision not to attend his inauguration and State of the Union speeches.
Rep. Karen Bass says VP speculation is surreal
Following mounting speculation that she is being seriously considered as Joe Biden’s running mate, FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson asked Representative Karen Bass (D-CA) if she could have ever imagined as a little girl that she might be considered as a potential Vice President.
Following mounting speculation that she is being seriously considered as Joe Biden’s running mate, FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson asked Representative Karen Bass (D-CA) if she could have ever imagined as a little girl that she might be considered as a potential Vice President.
Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available
Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.
Local law professors react to Trump's suggestion of delaying November election
The idea that the President might like to delay the election is to some in the legal community just an empty idea. Using concerns like "the pandemic" and "mail-in voter fraud" the President has asked if moving the November election might be a good idea. Whether it is or not, it's not that easy. It's not like a state moving a primary or just switching tax day from April 15th to July 15th.
The idea that the President might like to delay the election is to some in the legal community just an empty idea. Using concerns like "the pandemic" and "mail-in voter fraud" the President has asked if moving the November election might be a good idea. Whether it is or not, it's not that easy. It's not like a state moving a primary or just switching tax day from April 15th to July 15th.
Herman Cain, former GOP presidential candidate, dies after being hospitalized with COVID-19
A statement posted on his website Thursday confirmed the news.
A statement posted on his website Thursday confirmed the news.
Joe Biden says he will name running mate in first week of August
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
Biden's notes: ‘Do not hold grudges’ against Kamala Harris
Joe Biden didn’t want to say much Tuesday about his vice presidential search, but Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee was prepared nonetheless to talk about potentially sensitive politics around one of the top contenders: Kamala Harris.
Joe Biden didn’t want to say much Tuesday about his vice presidential search, but Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee was prepared nonetheless to talk about potentially sensitive politics around one of the top contenders: Kamala Harris.
L.A. joins lawsuit to demand census count of undocumented people for representation
A lawsuit was filed Tuesday by the state of California, the Los Angeles Unified School District and the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland to demand the federal government include undocumented immigrants in the census count to determine congressional representatives and boundaries.
A lawsuit was filed Tuesday by the state of California, the Los Angeles Unified School District and the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland to demand the federal government include undocumented immigrants in the census count to determine congressional representatives and boundaries.
Notre Dame withdraws as host for 1st Trump-Biden presidential debate, citing ‘necessary health precautions’
The university made the announcement Monday, stating “the necessary health precautions would have greatly diminished the educational value of hosting the debate on our campus.”
The university made the announcement Monday, stating “the necessary health precautions would have greatly diminished the educational value of hosting the debate on our campus.”
Pelosi dubs Trump 'Mr. Make Matters Worse' over his handling of coronavirus pandemic
“This president, I have a new name for him, Mr. Make Matters Worse,” Pelosi said when discussing the president’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
“This president, I have a new name for him, Mr. Make Matters Worse,” Pelosi said when discussing the president’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Issue Is: Government involvement in the pandemic; Rep. Schiff, Hasan Piker, and Michael Knowles
Elex Michaelson is joined on The Issue Is by Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), as well as progressive Hasan Piker and conservative Michael Knowles for a debate that cannot be missed.
Elex Michaelson is joined on The Issue Is by Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), as well as progressive Hasan Piker and conservative Michael Knowles for a debate that cannot be missed.
Rep. Adam Schiff proposes additional unemployment assistance for gig workers
As Congress debates extending additional unemployment benefits for millions of out-of-work Americans beyond July 31, a bill by two California representatives aims to make up for an omission in the CARES Act.
As Congress debates extending additional unemployment benefits for millions of out-of-work Americans beyond July 31, a bill by two California representatives aims to make up for an omission in the CARES Act.
Rep. Adam Schiff: TikTok users beware; China could steal your information
Some 80 million Americans use TikTok.
Some 80 million Americans use TikTok.
No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
‘Massive reductions’: Trump signs executive orders to lower prescription drug costs
The president discussed price discrepancies for prescription drugs between the United States and other countries.
The president discussed price discrepancies for prescription drugs between the United States and other countries.
White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
Trump lauds possible ‘winner’ vaccine, pushes for reopening of schools in Wednesday coronavirus briefing
The president highlighted developments with a coronavirus vaccine and lauded what he said were U.S. COVID-19 testing achievements.
The president highlighted developments with a coronavirus vaccine and lauded what he said were U.S. COVID-19 testing achievements.
Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' following revived White House task force briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.