Coronavirus Latest: Trump, Kemp And America's Political Divide President Trump seems to be itching for states to reopen — frankly, faster than his own administration's guidelines recommend.Loading...The tension in America between the national government and states' rights is as old as the republic itself. That tension is about to play out in a starkly political way and on a grand scale over the next several weeks, as states consider how to reopen in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. President Trump seems to be itching for states to reopen — frankly, faster than his own...…Coronavirus Latest: Trump, Kemp And America's Political Divide President Trump seems to be itching for states to reopen — frankly, faster than his own administration's guidelines recommend.Loading...The tension in America between the national government and states' rights is as old as the republic itself. That tension is about to play out in a starkly political way and on a grand scale over the next several weeks, as states consider how to reopen in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. President Trump seems to be itching for states to reopen — frankly, faster than his own...WW…

Texas Republicans Send Restrictive Voting Bill To Abbott's Desk The legislation now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign it. Once he does, Texas will become the latest GOP-run state to enact new voting restrictions.Texas Republicans on Tuesday passed a series of new restrictions on the state's voting process, concluding a months-long legislative effort by sending the measure to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign the bill into law. The passage of Senate Bill 1 came in the second special legislative session called by Abbott, following historic efforts by House Democrats to...…Texas Republicans Send Restrictive Voting Bill To Abbott's Desk The legislation now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign it. Once he does, Texas will become the latest GOP-run state to enact new voting restrictions.Texas Republicans on Tuesday passed a series of new restrictions on the state's voting process, concluding a months-long legislative effort by sending the measure to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign the bill into law. The passage of Senate Bill 1 came in the second special legislative session called by Abbott, following historic efforts by House Democrats to...WW…

Biden To Name Buttigieg As Transportation Secretary : Biden Transition Updates Onetime presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg will be the first openly LGBTQ person nominated to a permanent Cabinet post.Updated at 7:37 p.m. ET President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg to be his secretary of transportation, the transition team announced on Tuesday. Buttigieg, one of Biden's former rivals in the contest for the Democratic presidential nomination, is the first openly LGBTQ person to be nominated for a permanent Cabinet position. "Mayor Pete...…Biden To Name Buttigieg As Transportation Secretary : Biden Transition Updates Onetime presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg will be the first openly LGBTQ person nominated to a permanent Cabinet post.Updated at 7:37 p.m. ET President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg to be his secretary of transportation, the transition team announced on Tuesday. Buttigieg, one of Biden's former rivals in the contest for the Democratic presidential nomination, is the first openly LGBTQ person to be nominated for a permanent Cabinet position. "Mayor Pete...WW…

Trump Signs $484 Billion Coronavirus Bill For Small Businesses It is the fourth measure approved by Congress in less than two months to combat the pandemic. This one, totaling $484 billion, will supply fresh funding to a new small business lending program.Updated at on Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET President Trump on Friday signed Congress' latest coronavirus economic relief package, which includes additional aid to small businesses and hospitals. The measure passed overwhelmingly in the House on Thursday — 388-5, with one lawmaker voting present. The five lawmakers who voted against the package...…Trump Signs $484 Billion Coronavirus Bill For Small Businesses It is the fourth measure approved by Congress in less than two months to combat the pandemic. This one, totaling $484 billion, will supply fresh funding to a new small business lending program.Updated at on Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET President Trump on Friday signed Congress' latest coronavirus economic relief package, which includes additional aid to small businesses and hospitals. The measure passed overwhelmingly in the House on Thursday — 388-5, with one lawmaker voting present. The five lawmakers who voted against the package...WW…

Biden Wants New Ban On Assault-Style Weapons. What Lessons Were Learned From The '90s? Advocates face steep odds getting a new ban through Congress. If they can succeed, they hope to avoid a repeat of past mistakes that left the original law open to loopholes.When an assailant stormed a grocery store in Boulder, Colo., last month and fatally shot 10 people, the suspected weapon of choice — a Ruger AR-556 pistol — captured immediate attention. Not for what it technically was — a pistol — but for what it more closely resembled — an assault-style rifle. The legality and lethality of...…Biden Wants New Ban On Assault-Style Weapons. What Lessons Were Learned From The '90s? Advocates face steep odds getting a new ban through Congress. If they can succeed, they hope to avoid a repeat of past mistakes that left the original law open to loopholes.When an assailant stormed a grocery store in Boulder, Colo., last month and fatally shot 10 people, the suspected weapon of choice — a Ruger AR-556 pistol — captured immediate attention. Not for what it technically was — a pistol — but for what it more closely resembled — an assault-style rifle. The legality and lethality of...WW…

Biden Afghanistan Speech: 'Time To End This Forever War' The president said he will move to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of an active U.S. military presence in the country.The United States will withdraw all remaining troops from Afghanistan by the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, President Biden announced Wednesday, turning the page on a conflict that has cost trillions of dollars and the lives of more than 2,300 American troops. "We went to Afghanistan because of a horrific attack that happened 20 years ago. That cannot explain why we should...…Biden Afghanistan Speech: 'Time To End This Forever War' The president said he will move to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of an active U.S. military presence in the country.The United States will withdraw all remaining troops from Afghanistan by the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, President Biden announced Wednesday, turning the page on a conflict that has cost trillions of dollars and the lives of more than 2,300 American troops. "We went to Afghanistan because of a horrific attack that happened 20 years ago. That cannot explain why we should...WW…

Biden Boosts Obamacare, Extends Special Enrollment Period The president touted the success of the Affordable Care Act on Tuesday and urged struggling Americans to enroll in the plan.President Biden on Tuesday said the Affordable Care Act special enrollment period would be extended from May 15 to August 15. Biden spoke in Ohio to celebrate the anniversary of the health care bill and to promote his American Rescue Plan. Biden also spoke again briefly about the Colorado shooting — which took the lives of 10 people, including a police officer — saying his "heart goes out" to the victims and...…Biden Boosts Obamacare, Extends Special Enrollment Period The president touted the success of the Affordable Care Act on Tuesday and urged struggling Americans to enroll in the plan.President Biden on Tuesday said the Affordable Care Act special enrollment period would be extended from May 15 to August 15. Biden spoke in Ohio to celebrate the anniversary of the health care bill and to promote his American Rescue Plan. Biden also spoke again briefly about the Colorado shooting — which took the lives of 10 people, including a police officer — saying his "heart goes out" to the victims and...WW…

What To Know About Louisiana's 2 Special U.S. House Elections Julia Letlow won a special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant when her husband died. In another Louisiana district, Democrats Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson head to a runoff.Republican Julia Letlow has won the Louisiana congressional seat left vacant when her husband, Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, days before he would have been sworn into office. The Associated Press called the race for Letlow on Saturday night. "What was born out of the terrible tragedy of losing my husband, Luke, has become my mission in his...…What To Know About Louisiana's 2 Special U.S. House Elections Julia Letlow won a special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant when her husband died. In another Louisiana district, Democrats Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson head to a runoff.Republican Julia Letlow has won the Louisiana congressional seat left vacant when her husband, Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, days before he would have been sworn into office. The Associated Press called the race for Letlow on Saturday night. "What was born out of the terrible tragedy of losing my husband, Luke, has become my mission in his...WW…

Biden Taps Economist Gene Sperling To Oversee $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Rollout Sperling is a longtime economic adviser. "He's ready to get to work. In fact, he's already hit the ground running," Biden said.President Biden has chosen economist Gene Sperling to oversee the rollout of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus recovery act, leaning on the longtime Democratic adviser's expertise to deliver on promises including $1,400 checks to millions of Americans. Biden . In addition to direct payments, it includes enhanced unemployment insurance, an expanded child tax credit and billions of dollars...…Biden Taps Economist Gene Sperling To Oversee $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Rollout Sperling is a longtime economic adviser. "He's ready to get to work. In fact, he's already hit the ground running," Biden said.President Biden has chosen economist Gene Sperling to oversee the rollout of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus recovery act, leaning on the longtime Democratic adviser's expertise to deliver on promises including $1,400 checks to millions of Americans. Biden . In addition to direct payments, it includes enhanced unemployment insurance, an expanded child tax credit and billions of dollars...WW…

Trump Task Force Said CDC Rules For Reopening Were Too Rigid The CDC developed detailed rules for child care centers, schools, camps, restaurants, churches and mass transit. The White House coronavirus task force said the draft guidance went too far.The White House coronavirus task force rejected detailed guidance drafted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how workplaces ranging from schools to bars to churches should resume operations to prevent the spread of the virus because it was viewed as "overly prescriptive." President Trump has said he wants to see the country...…Trump Task Force Said CDC Rules For Reopening Were Too Rigid The CDC developed detailed rules for child care centers, schools, camps, restaurants, churches and mass transit. The White House coronavirus task force said the draft guidance went too far.The White House coronavirus task force rejected detailed guidance drafted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how workplaces ranging from schools to bars to churches should resume operations to prevent the spread of the virus because it was viewed as "overly prescriptive." President Trump has said he wants to see the country...WW…