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After Trump Attacks Whitmer, She Says Vendors Aren’t Sending Desperately Needed Coronavirus Supplies
Governor Gretchen Whitmer had alarming remarks to report on a live radio interview last night at WWJ Newsradio 950. After President Donald Trump issued scathing comments about Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, saying she’s “not stepping MORE
Coronavirus
Trump Having a Problem With “Young Woman Governor”
Poor President Trump whined about how unpleasant it has been to deal with a “young, woman” governor –while not naming Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer– during Sean Hannity’s program on Thursday, while he weighs the governor’s MORE
News
Doctor Explains How to Safely Bring Groceries and Take Out Food Into Your Home
“Imagine that your groceries are covered in glitter, and your goal at the end of this is to not have any glitter in your house, on your hands or, especially, on your face,” VanWingen said. MORE
Coronavirus
Tampa Mayor Fighting For Stay-At-Home Order Against County Officials
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said on Tuesday she was ready to order a stay-at-home order for her city. “The city of Tampa is very very densely populated and that’s why I am going to do MORE
Coronavirus
Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients Can Now Be Treated With Survivors’ Blood
The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday new emergency protocols allowing allowing the plasma of those who’ve recovered from the novel coronavirus to treat patients who are critically ill with COVID-19. According to the FDA, it is MORE
Coronavirus
Why Governors Want Help From Trump Getting Medical Supplies — And Why He Is Refusing
Ventilators, portable X-ray devices, COVID-19 test reagents, masks and gowns ― all are in short supply in at least some parts of the U.S. State officials and health system administrators across the country are struggling MORE
Coronavirus
Amy Klobuchar’s Husband Hospitalized with COVID-19
Senator Amy Klobuchar announced on Monday morning that her husband, John Bessler, is being treated at a hospital after testing positive for COVID-19. Klobuchar says that she hasn’t been in the same place with her MORE
News
Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer Orders Stay-At-Home
Michigan residents have been ordered to stay at home unless they are critical infrastructure workers. “Individuals must secure such services or supplies via delivery to the maximum extent possible,” the new order says. “As needed, MORE
2020 Elections
What Is Biden Up To?
Joe Biden is looking at his shortlist of VP picks, more than six women, and will start the vetting process in a matter of six weeks, according to a report from Politico. Biden made his MORE
Newscasts
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Inspiring Address
This is a must see if you are looking for inspiring support from your leaders and feeling disappointed and nasty if you ask for it.
It's 5:00 Somewhere
It’s 5:00 Somewhere
TGIF, News Viewers! Come on in, sit down, and get yourself a cocktail. It’s Friday, and while we mourn our bars and restaurants shuttering, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a drink with friends! MORE
Sports
It’s Official: Tom Brady Signs with Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a new quarterback on the roster after 42-year-old Tom Brady signed on Friday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Brady signed a two-year deal for a guaranteed $50 million with another $9 MORE
News
Trump Melts Down at NBC’s Peter Alexander
Trump exhibited a meltdown with NBC correspondent Peter Alexander at the Coronavirus press conference, claiming he was a “terrible reporter.” Trump’s tantrum came after Alexander asked him to calm Americans’ fears after 200 deaths and MORE
Business
Big 3 Automakers Closing All Plants
Ford, General Motors, and Fiat Chrysler Automotive have given in to UAW demands to close all plants as a precaution against the Coronavirus. Ford Motor Company says after Thursdays shifts, all plants will temporarily close MORE
2020 Elections
DNC’s Tom Perez Urges Expanded Voting Options to States
DNC Chairman Tom Perez made a statement Tuesday that urges states not to cancel their primaries due to the Coronavirus outbreak, but to begin mailing ballots to all registered voters, and to implement “no-excuse absentee MORE
Coronavirus
French Researcher Posts Successful Covid-19 Treatment
A French research professor has reported a successful trial of a new treatment for Covid-19 which has suggested it can stop the virus from being contagious in six days. Professor Didier Raoult, an infectious disease MORE
Business
Dow Plunges 3,000 as Fed Intervention Does Nothing To Curb the Freefall
Wall Street does not like the Coronavirus. Despite all government intervention and reassurances, Wall Street looks to a recession as most all of the gains since Trump was elected have vanished. All major U.S. indices MORE
Live Discussions
Liveblog - NY Governor Cuomo Giving Presser on Coronavirus
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Coronavirus
Germany Confirms Trump Tried to Buy Company Developing Coronavirus Vaccine
The Donald Trump administration offered “large sums of money” to get exclusive access to a coronavirus vaccine being developed by a German company, Die Welt reported Sunday. According to the article, the Trump administration was offering large MORE
Coronavirus
States Order Bars and Restaurants Closed
Several states ordered the closure of bars and restaurants on Sunday, a drastic step to enforce “social distancing.” Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Sunday that an order will be issued to close bars and MORE
Coronavirus
Florida Governor Urges Trump to Restrict Domestic Travel
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Saturday that the White House should consider restricting domestic travel from states that are seeing a rapid increase of cases of Coronavirus. DeSantis says that people traveling into Florida MORE
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Lives on Surfaces for Days
From NPR A new study out this weeks finds disturbing information about the viability of the novel coronavirus. A study out this week finds that the virus can survive on hard surfaces such as plastic and stainless MORE
Coronavirus
New Coronavirus Test Approved by FDA, is Ten Times Faster
The Food and Drug Administration approved an “emergency use authorization” for a new Coronavirus test that will speed up results tenfold, helping to solve a difficult aspect of the efforts to contain the spread of MORE
News
Pentagon Awaiting Decision From Trump on How to Respond to Attack in Iraq
The U.S Department of Defense said on Thursday that an attack on an Iraqi base killed two U.S. troops and was carried out by Iranian-backed militia groups. The military is waiting for Trump to decide MORE