The documents also detail how senior White House officials tried to warn then-President Donald Trump of the danger of Covid-19 last March.A memo the committee obtained that was sent by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro in March 2020 warned that the then-isolated cases of Covid-19 would balloon into “a very serious public health emergency.” | Alex Brandon/AP PhotoA House panel investigating the coronavirus crisis released documents Tuesday detailing how senior White House officials tried to warn then-President Donald Trump of the danger of Covid-19 last March and leaned on federal...…The documents also detail how senior White House officials tried to warn then-President Donald Trump of the danger of Covid-19 last March.A memo the committee obtained that was sent by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro in March 2020 warned that the then-isolated cases of Covid-19 would balloon into “a very serious public health emergency.” | Alex Brandon/AP PhotoA House panel investigating the coronavirus crisis released documents Tuesday detailing how senior White House officials tried to warn then-President Donald Trump of the danger of Covid-19 last March and leaned on federal...WW…

The plan will essentially federalize the current patchwork pandemic response, including spending $20 billion to speed up vaccinations.President-elect Joe Biden speaks to the press after receiving his second dose of the Covid-19 vaccination in Newark, Del. | Alex Wong/Getty ImagesPresident-elect Joe Biden on Thursday night broke sharply with the Trump administration on fighting the coronavirus pandemic, unveiling a new plan for a robust federal role in everything from testing to vaccine delivery.In a speech in Wilmington, Del., Biden, called on Congress to swiftly pass a nearly $2 trillion...…The plan will essentially federalize the current patchwork pandemic response, including spending $20 billion to speed up vaccinations.President-elect Joe Biden speaks to the press after receiving his second dose of the Covid-19 vaccination in Newark, Del. | Alex Wong/Getty ImagesPresident-elect Joe Biden on Thursday night broke sharply with the Trump administration on fighting the coronavirus pandemic, unveiling a new plan for a robust federal role in everything from testing to vaccine delivery.In a speech in Wilmington, Del., Biden, called on Congress to swiftly pass a nearly $2 trillion...WW…

Avoiding superspreader events, requiring masks and encouraging remote work are all part of the transition's effort to keep its staff safe.President-elect Joe Biden removes his face mask as he arrives to introduce his nominees and appointees to key national security and foreign policy posts. | AP Photo/Carolyn KasterSmall and infrequent public events. Repeated testing of staff, reporters and the president-elect. Aides debating policies and Cabinet picks without ever meeting face-to-face. Preparations for a pared-down, mostly virtual inauguration.Joe Biden’s team has meticulously carried the...…Avoiding superspreader events, requiring masks and encouraging remote work are all part of the transition's effort to keep its staff safe.President-elect Joe Biden removes his face mask as he arrives to introduce his nominees and appointees to key national security and foreign policy posts. | AP Photo/Carolyn KasterSmall and infrequent public events. Repeated testing of staff, reporters and the president-elect. Aides debating policies and Cabinet picks without ever meeting face-to-face. Preparations for a pared-down, mostly virtual inauguration.Joe Biden’s team has meticulously carried the...WW…

The politicization of mask-wearing shows how difficult it will be for Joe Biden to build consensus around even basic public health strategies after he’s sworn in.President-elect Joe Biden arrives at The Queen theater, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. | AP Photo/Carolyn KasterPresident-elect Joe Biden says he’ll personally call red state governors and persuade them to impose mask mandates to slow down the coronavirus pandemic. Their early response: Don’t waste your time.Almost all of the 16 Republican governors who oppose statewide mask mandates are ready to reject Biden’s plea,...…The politicization of mask-wearing shows how difficult it will be for Joe Biden to build consensus around even basic public health strategies after he’s sworn in.President-elect Joe Biden arrives at The Queen theater, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. | AP Photo/Carolyn KasterPresident-elect Joe Biden says he’ll personally call red state governors and persuade them to impose mask mandates to slow down the coronavirus pandemic. Their early response: Don’t waste your time.Almost all of the 16 Republican governors who oppose statewide mask mandates are ready to reject Biden’s plea,...WW…

The Vermont senator is interested in joining Joe Biden's Cabinet, should his former primary rival defeat President Donald Trump.Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a protest at the U.S. Capitol. | Jemal Countess/Getty ImagesSen. Bernie Sanders is hoping to be a part of Joe Biden’s potential administration and has expressed a particular interest in becoming Labor secretary, two people familiar with the conversations tell POLITICO.“I can confirm he’s trying to figure out how to land that role or something like it,” said one person close to the Vermont senator. “He, personally, does have an interest...…The Vermont senator is interested in joining Joe Biden's Cabinet, should his former primary rival defeat President Donald Trump.Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a protest at the U.S. Capitol. | Jemal Countess/Getty ImagesSen. Bernie Sanders is hoping to be a part of Joe Biden’s potential administration and has expressed a particular interest in becoming Labor secretary, two people familiar with the conversations tell POLITICO.“I can confirm he’s trying to figure out how to land that role or something like it,” said one person close to the Vermont senator. “He, personally, does have an interest...WW…

Progressives fret as Joe Biden's transition team vets a handful of Republicans for his potential administration.Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks Friday at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Novi, Mich. | Carolyn Kaster/AP PhotoJoe Biden’s transition team is vetting a handful of Republicans for potential Cabinet positions — despite doubts it will win him new support from the right and the risk it will enrage the left.Reaching across the aisle to pick senior members of his administration could shore up Biden’s credentials as a unity candidate, a message he’s made a...…Progressives fret as Joe Biden's transition team vets a handful of Republicans for his potential administration.Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks Friday at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Novi, Mich. | Carolyn Kaster/AP PhotoJoe Biden’s transition team is vetting a handful of Republicans for potential Cabinet positions — despite doubts it will win him new support from the right and the risk it will enrage the left.Reaching across the aisle to pick senior members of his administration could shore up Biden’s credentials as a unity candidate, a message he’s made a...WW…

Five Republicans facing tough reelections crossed party lines in a vote highlighting Trump's challenge to the health care law.Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) speaks at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C. | Ken Cedeno-Pool/Getty ImagesSenate Democrats’ largely symbolic bid to cut off the Trump administration’s support for a Supreme Court challenge to Obamacare failed as expected Thursday, but several Republicans facing tough reelections crossed party lines to back the measure.Sens. Martha McSally of Arizona, Susan Collins of Maine, Cory Gardner of Colorado, Joni Ernst of...…Five Republicans facing tough reelections crossed party lines in a vote highlighting Trump's challenge to the health care law.Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) speaks at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C. | Ken Cedeno-Pool/Getty ImagesSenate Democrats’ largely symbolic bid to cut off the Trump administration’s support for a Supreme Court challenge to Obamacare failed as expected Thursday, but several Republicans facing tough reelections crossed party lines to back the measure.Sens. Martha McSally of Arizona, Susan Collins of Maine, Cory Gardner of Colorado, Joni Ernst of...WW…