Trump issues order to require GM to produce ventilators
President Donald Trump has issued an order that the government can use to require General Motors to produce ventilators under Defense Production Act.
Trump signs massive stimulus with cash payments to Americans
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package, calling the bill much-needed relief for American workers reeling from the economic tumult caused by the coronavirus.
British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus, but remains in charge of the U.K.'s response to the outbreak.
The latest on the virus bailout, who gets it and what you'll get
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington is about to deliver massive, unprecedented legislation to speed help to individuals and businesses as the coronavirus pandemic takes a devastating toll on the U.S. economy and a health care system…
Senate passes $2.2T coronavirus aid plan, House votes Friday
The Senate passed a mammoth $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
US jobless claims hit 3.3 million, quadruple previous record
A record-high number of people applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs engulfed the United States
President Trump says a COVID-19 bailout bill is near
[cbsn] (WASHINGTON D.C.) - President Trump says a congressional bill to fight the coronavirus is near. He says it will pay both businesses and families during the crisis.
1,700 Los Angeles inmates released in response to outbreak
Approximately 1,700 inmates have been released from Los Angeles County jails in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the local sheriff's office announced Tuesday, reducing the inmate population by 10%. So far, no one in the county's jail system has tested…
Ford recalls 268K cars in North America to fix door latches
DETROIT (AP) - Ford is recalling more than 268,000 cars in North America to fix doors that could open unexpectedly or may not close. The recall covers the 2014 through 2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, and the 2014 and…
Inside New York ERs: "Like sending a soldier into war"
A "cacophony of coughing" in packed emergency rooms. Beds squeezed in wherever there is space. Overworked, sleep-deprived doctors and nurses rationed to one face mask a day and wracked by worry about a dwindling number of available ventilators. Such is…
Coronavirus updates: Senate, White House reach $2 trillion aid deal
The White House and Senate leaders of both parties have agreed on sweeping $2 trillion package to aid workers, businesses and a health care system severely strained by the quickly growing coronavirus outbreak. The agreement came after days of often intense…
Starbucks will pay all workers for 30 days — even if they stay home
As the coronavirus pandemic intensifies across the U.S., many restaurants and cafes have switched to drive-thru, delivery and take-out only systems — but still, some workers feel uncomfortable putting their health at risk to come to work. This week, Starbucks…
New York may split ventilators between two patients
Health officials in New York are experimenting with the possibility of having two patients share one ventilator as the coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread shortages of the machine, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in a press briefing Tuesday morning. Cuomo emphasized the…
First immigrant in ICE custody tests positive for coronavirus
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday revealed the first confirmed case of coronavirus among the tens of thousands of immigrants in its custody across the country. A Mexican immigrant held in New Jersey tested positive for the virus, officials…
Residents of 3rd largest county in U.S. ordered to stay home
Houston, Texas, and surrounding Harris County, have issued a stay at home order that goes into effect Wednesday. The order will stay in effect until at least April 3, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a press conference Tuesday.…
Secret Service incurred more than $950,000 in expenses for Trump Scotland resort visit
The Secret Service incurred more than $950,000 in expenses during President Trump's July 2018 visit to his Trump Turnberry Resort in Scotland, according to a new report from the the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General. That includes…
Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021
The Tokyo Olympics have been officially postponed until 2021.
Man dies after taking drug touted by Trump as virus treatment
A Phoenix-area man has died and his wife was in critical condition after the couple took chloroquine phosphate, CBS affiliate KPHO reported. The additive used to clean fish tanks that is also found in an anti-malaria medication that's been touted…
Texas pol bashed over comments on grandparents dying, virus, economy
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is facing a backlash after saying he'd be willing to die to restart the American economy amid the coronavirus pandemic — and he thinks other grandparents would, as well. Patrick said on Fox News Monday night…
Shortage of possible coronavirus treatment puts others at risk
Los Angeles — There has been a rush on medications that many hope can treat coronavirus. That means those drugs are now in short supply. Patients who count on them to treat other conditions may not have access. Struggling to…
U.S. postpones "Remain in Mexico" hearings due to coronavirus
Citing the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration on Monday moved to postpone all court hearings for the thousands of asylum-seekers it has returned to Mexico. The Justice Department said hearings for migrants in the so-called "Remain…
Other retailers closing during pandemic — not Hobby Lobby
As major U.S. retailers temporarily shut their doors to help contain the coronavirus, Hobby Lobby is assuring consumers that it's safe to keep shopping. The arts-and-crafts chain is keeping stores open in states that have yet to order non-essential businesses to close. On…
Trump says U.S. "was not built to be shut down," as coronavirus hurts economy
President Trump signaled that he wants the economy to be back in full swing as quickly as possible, telling the public during a Coronavirus Task Force briefing that his administration will reevaluate the 15-day guidelines the White House issued last…