House Democrats reach deal with White House on coronavirus bill; Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz reacts.
Day: March 13, 2020
ST: Dr. Compton-Phillips: Coronavirus cases are still on the uptick ((storymaccallum____)) ((lubuntu at wor1))
U.S. death toll nears 50 as number of cases exceeds 1,600; Providence St. Joseph Health executive vice president Dr. Amy Compton-Phillips weighs in
ST: Texas governor on ramping up state’s coronavirus testing ((storymaccallum____)) ((lubuntu at wor1))
Texas issues disaster declaration; Gov. Greg Abbott speaks out.
SR: Notable Quotables for Friday, Match 13 ((specialreportbaier)) ((lubuntu at wor1))
Highlights from another busy week in Washington and across the nation
SR: US forces launch strikes targeting Iran-backed militias after deadly rocket attack ((specialreportbaier)) ((lubuntu at wor1))
The U.S. military launched multiple strikes using warplanes targeting multiple bases used by Iranian-backed Shia militias believed to be behind the rocket attack on Camp Taji, Iraq.
SR: Stores struggle with supply as consumers stock up amid coronavirus crisis ((specialreportbaier)) ((lubuntu at wor1))
Sellers urge patience as stores mull purchase limits; Bryan Llenas reports. Description Sellers urge patience as stores mull purchase limits; Bryan Llenas reports
SR: House Speaker Pelosi says there’s a deal with White House over coronavirus bill ((specialreportbaier)) ((lubuntu at wor1))
Lawmakers work on coronavirus bill to address paid leave, food and health security; congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports from Capitol Hill
SR: Trump on coronavirus: We want to make sure those who need testing can get one safely and conveniently ((specialreportbaier)) ((lubuntu at wor1))
President Trump says coronavirus testing will improve as it remains a major focus for the administration; Fox News correspondent David Spunt reports
SR: President Trump declares national emergency unlocking federal funds to fight coronavirus ((specialreportbaier)) ((lubuntu at wor1))
The declaration of a national emergency also cuts through red tape with Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program; chief White House correspondent John Roberts reports
SR: Coronavirus cases reported in 48 states ((specialreportbaier)) ((lubuntu at wor1))
Alabama confirms it’s first case of COVID-19, as 48 states are reporting infections and public health officials warn more are on the way; Fox News correspondent Jonathan Serrie reports.