Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new executive order granting two weeks of paid sick leave for workers who produce and sell food.
Daily Archives: April 16, 2020
‘Naming and shaming’: States stepping up enforcement of stay-at-home orders
In some states where governors issued stay-home orders, officials are targeting those who venture out – all in the name of slowing the coronavirus.
Stimulus program for small businesses runs out of money as Congress remains at odds over more funds
The Small Business Administration said it has halted accepting new applications for loans and enrolling new lenders because of the lapse in funds.
Sen. Mitt Romney was the only GOP senator not invited on Trump’s new coronavirus advisory group
Sen. Mitt Romney was the only Republican senator not invited to serve on the president’s new panel addressing ways to reopen the country.
Poll: Trump’s approval rating drops as coronavirus pandemic, economic crisis continue
The change in Trump’s approval since March is the sharpest drop Gallup has recorded since Trump took office.
‘Work conquers all’: Protests erupt in state capitals nationwide over coronavirus restrictions
Rallies organized through Facebook and Twitter cropped up this week across the country with a message to governors: Relax coronavirus restrictions.
DOJ team will review conditions at coronavirus-plagued federal prisons, with assist from inspector general
At least 473 inmates and 279 staffers have been infected across the system of 122 facilities.
White House defends Ivanka Trump’s trip to New Jersey despite advice against travel to stop coronavirus’ spread
The White House defended Ivanka Trump’s trip to Trump National Golf Club Bedminster as “no different than had she been traveling to/from work.”