Gregg Gonsalves, assistant professor of epidemiology at Yale School of Public Health, discusses the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Washington Examiner Senior Commentary Writer Tim Carney discusses protests to lift stay-at-home orders.
At a briefing in Albany, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) talked about the possibility of a second wave of coronavirus coming back in the fall. He said there could be a slowing down in the summer, but the virus could come back again during the normal flu season which he added would be "problematic" for the health care system and for testing. Gov. Cuomo also criticized the lack of funding for state and local governments in the economic relief bill. He said Senate Majority Leader McConnell's suggestion that states should declare bankruptcy was "one of the really dumb ideas of all time" and that it was "incredibly shortsighted." Other questions focused on support for nursing homes, re-opening New York, and preliminary results from an antibody study.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) spoke with Politico about his state's continuing response to the coronavirus pandemic and what reopening would look like when there's a substantial decrease in positive cases for a period of time. He also spoke about how the state's first lady negotiated the deal to get testing kits from South Korea. Other topics discussed included voting in the June primary and additional federal funding for states.
Rep. Jim Jordan R-OH) discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in his district and reaction to the recent relief legislation moving through Congress.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) signs the $484 billion coronavirus aid package that funds the small business loan program as well as hospitals and virus testing.
At a coronavirus briefing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) responded to comments made by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) suggesting states declaring bankruptcy. Gov. Edwards said the comments were "grossly irresponsible" and he hoped Sen. McConnell had a change of heart on the issue and opt for a more bipartisan solution. The governor also answered questions on preparations for the upcoming hurricane season during the pandemic and the rollout of a phase one plan following the April 30 stay-at-home order.
Rep. Jim Jordan R-OH) discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in his district and reaction to the recent relief legislation moving through Congress.
Today's program looks at the passage of the passage of the latest spending bill in the House. Heather Long of The Washington Post joins by phone to discuss what's next for the economy.
Today's program looks at the passage of the passage of the latest spending bill in the House. Heather Long of The Washington Post joins by phone to discuss what's next for the economy.
President Trump said Thursday in the daily coronavirus briefing that his administration may extend its national social distancing guidelines until early in the summer or later. The coronavirus guidelines, which were first shared in mid-March and had already been extended once, were set to expire at the end of April.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) signed the $484 billion coronavirus aid package that funds the small business loan program as well as hospitals and virus testing. Speaker Pelosi and Democratic committee chairs spoke about how the bill will help small business owners and increase testing capabilities. Speaker Pelosi also thanked members of Congress for working together to pass the package.
At a briefing in Albany, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) talked about the possibility of a second wave of coronavirus coming back in the fall. He said there could be a slowing down in the summer, but the virus could come back again during the normal flu season which he added would be "problematic" for the health care system and for testing. Gov. Cuomo also criticized the lack of funding for state and local governments in the economic relief bill. He said Senate Majority Leader McConnell's suggestion that states should declare bankruptcy was "one of the really dumb ideas of all time" and that it was "incredibly shortsighted." Other questions focused on support for nursing homes, re-opening New York, and preliminary results from an antibody study.
President Trump said Thursday in the daily coronavirus briefing that his administration may extend its national social distancing guidelines until early in the summer or later. The coronavirus guidelines, which were first shared in mid-March and had already been extended once, were set to expire at the end of April.
