Politics
All the latest news stories about politics, from elections and law-making to the subtle shifts that change our lives—and our finances
All Eyes on Trump & Putin Meeting Today
President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin today at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Will the White House Get Rid of Monthly Job Reports?
E. J. Antoni, chosen by President Donald Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics has suggested suspending the agency’s monthly jobs rereport.
Wall Street Pushes Higher, Led by Surging Health Care Stocks
Stocks are pushing higher on Wall Street, led by big gains for health care companies announcing developments that could aid in the coronavirus outbreak.
NY Gov. Cuomo Stresses Solidarity as Federal Aid Arrives
While expressing gratitude for federal support the state has received, Cuomo stressed that the city is not an "anomaly" but rather a "canary in the coal mine" for what the rest of the state and country will soon experience.
Rep. Debbie Dingell Warns Michigan Is 'The Next Ground Zero' for Coronavirus
Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan sounded alarm as her state recorded the fourth highest number of coronavirus cases in the country.
Former HHS Secretary Says Azar Following 'Well Established Plan' on Pandemics
Mike Leavitt, the former HHS Secretary under President George W. Bush, gave a word of support to the current health secretary regarding his response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Stocks Inch Up Amid Uncertainty About Virus Toll; Oil Falls
Stocks are inching higher on Wall Street Monday in more volatile trading as investors try to assess whether global authorities can do enough to nurse the economy through the damage caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump Extends Virus Guidelines, Braces U.S. for Big Death Toll
Bracing the nation for a coronavirus death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, President Donald Trump extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April, bowing to public health experts who presented him with even more dire projections for the expanding coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Orders GM to Build Ventilators
Trump said that the order will “require General Motors to accept, perform, and prioritize Federal contracts for ventilators." In a statement, he said the contracting process with the automaker was not moving quickly enough.
Trump Signs $2.2T Stimulus After Swift Congressional Votes
President Donald Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week.
The Week's Top Stories: Millions Unemployed, Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Signed
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, these are the top stories that moved markets and had investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs talking this week on Cheddar.
