Larry Kudlow, President Donald Trump’s chief economic advisor, told CNBC on Friday that he doesn’t want to “panic on policy measures” designed to combat the new coronavirus and said that U.S. growth remains strong. “We would prefer a targeted approach, a rather micro approach,” Kudlow said. “Let’s think about individuals who might lose paychecks because […]
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Trump cancels plan to sign coronavirus bill at CDC in Atlanta
U.S. President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he departs for travel to Scranton, Pennsylvania from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 5, 2020. Carlos Barria | REUTERS WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is no longer planning to travel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta, an […]
Trump signs $8.3 billion emergency coronavirus spending package
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday signed a sweeping spending bill to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, pumping billions of dollars into prevention efforts and research in hopes of quickly producing a vaccine for the deadly disease. Trump signed the bill on the same day worldwide cases surpassed 100,000 Lawmakers had worked through […]
NYC confirms new cases, Southwest slashes revenue forecast
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 95,700, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Global deaths: At least 3,280, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins […]
Chief Justice Roberts defends Gorsuch, Kavanugh after Schumer comments
US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (C) leaves the US Capitol, January 16, 2020, in Washington, DC. Olivier Douliery | AFP | Getty Images Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement on Wednesday defending his newest colleagues, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned at a rally […]
Super Tuesday Texas primary: Joe Biden wins
Former 2020 U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Beto O’Rourke endorses former Vice President and Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden for president at a campaign event at Gilley’s in Dallas, Texas, U.S., March 2, 2020. Eric Thayer | Reuters Joe Biden has picked up another huge Super Tuesday win. He will claim victory in […]
Second New York case, NYC-area schools close
A woman wears a face mask as she waits on the subway after the first confirmed case of coronavirus was announced in New York State in New York, March 2, 2020. Andrew Kelly | Reuters This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. All times below are in Eastern time. Global cases: At […]
Bernie Sanders is the front-runner, but Joe Biden is rising
People are seen at the Orange County, Florida Supervisor of Elections office on the first day of early voting in Florida’s 2020 presidential preference primary on March 2, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Paul Hennessy | NurPhoto | Getty Images This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. All times below are Eastern. 9:24 […]
G-7 coronavirus statement promises action as needed
Officials of most of the world’s largest economies pledged on Tuesday a united front in the battle against the novel coronavirus scare but offered no specific actions. “Given the potential impacts of COVID-19 on global growth, we reaffirm our commitment to use all appropriate policy tools to achieve strong, sustainable growth and safeguard against downside […]
New York City confirms first case, Europe raises risk level
A person wears a face mask as a precaution against coronavirus in New York, March 2, 2020. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. All times below are in Eastern time. Total confirmed cases: More than 89,100 Total deaths: At least 3,040 9:52 am:Â New […]
