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Nancy Pelosi unveils new committee to oversee White House

Nancy Pelosi unveils new committee to oversee White House

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks with reporters during her weekly press conference at the US Capitol March 26, 2020, in Washington, DC. Alex Edelman | AFP | Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday announced a new House select committee to oversee the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.  On a conference […]

White House is not planning 4th bill

White House is not planning 4th bill

The White House is not currently planning for a fourth emergency coronavirus response proposal as it focuses on implementing the unprecedented $2 trillion relief package passed last week, two senior administration officials told CNBC. Since President Donald Trump signed the bill into law Friday, House Democrats have started to outline their priorities for another piece […]

Supplies sent to NYC, global growth heads to zero

Supplies sent to NYC, global growth heads to zero

This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks.  Global cases: More than 800,000 Global deaths: At least 38,714 US cases: At least 164,610 US deaths: At least 3,170 The data above was compiled by […]

Pelosi says US must move to vote by mail, taking aim at Trump

Pelosi says US must move to vote by mail, taking aim at Trump

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks to the press after the House passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill, on March 27, 2020, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Alex Edelman | AFP | Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday that America needs to move toward a “vote by mail” […]

Maryland cracking down on stay-at-home order violators

Maryland cracking down on stay-at-home order violators

This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks.  Global cases: More than 732,153 Global deaths: At least 34,686 US cases: At least 143,055 US deaths: At least 2,513 The data […]

States hit with medical shortages, UK lockdown could last six months

States hit with medical shortages, UK lockdown could last six months

This is CNBC’s 24-hour blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This live blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 684,000 Global deaths: At least 32,000 United States cases: At least 124,600 United States deaths: At least […]

Trump pushes back against congressional oversight for $500 billion bailout fund

Trump pushes back against congressional oversight for $500 billion bailout fund

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and President Donald Trump attend briefing about the coronavirus outbreak in the press briefing room at the White House on March 17, 2020 in Washington, DC. The Trump administration is considering an $850 billion stimulus package to counter the economic fallout as the coronavirus spreads. Drew Angerer | Getty Images President […]

House passes relief bill, sends to Trump

House passes relief bill, sends to Trump

President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Friday, as Washington tries to blunt economic destruction from the pandemic ripping through the United States.  The House earlier passed the stimulus package, believed to be the largest in U.S. history, by voice vote, which simply measures if more lawmakers shout for “aye” or “nay” on […]

Pence says economic fundamentals strong despite outbreak impact

Pence says economic fundamentals strong despite outbreak impact

Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that the fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain robust despite the coronavirus pandemic that has tanked markets and led to unprecedented layoffs of millions of Americans.  “While the stock market has ebbed and flowed, and even this week made dramatic moves, President Trump and our entire economic team believe […]

Lack of internet cuts off millions, Real ID extended

Lack of internet cuts off millions, Real ID extended

This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks.  Global cases: More than 542,700 Global deaths: At least 24,361 US cases: At least 85,996 US deaths: At least 1,300 The data […]