House Democrats Postpone AG Barr’s Scheduled Testimony Due to the Coronavirus
"DOJ has made a commitment to rescheduling the hearing for when the crisis abates, and the Committee is able to reconvene.”
Author: Bradley Cortright
Bradley Cortright is a writer for IJR covering news and politics.
Joe Biden Mocked After Apparent Teleprompter Issues During Coronavirus Briefing
"He is helpless without a teleprompter."
UN Secretary-General Calls for an ‘Immediate Global Ceasefire’ Amid Ongoing Pandemic
"To warring parties, I say: Pull back from hostilities. Put aside mistrust and animosity. Silence the guns. Stop the artillery. End the airstrikes."
Rand Paul Calls for More Coronavirus Testing ‘Immediately’
"Perhaps it is too much to ask that we simply have compassion for our fellow Americans who are sick or fearful of becoming so."
McConnell Blasts Senate Dems for Holding up Coronavirus Relief Bill
"This is not a juicy political opportunity."
Klobuchar Reveals Her Husband Tested Positive for Coronavirus
"I love him [and] not being able to be by his side is one of the hardest things about this disease.”
FedEx CEO Doubts His Company Will Ask for Aid From the Federal Government
"It would only be needed by FedEx and the all-cargo industry if things really get bad."
Neil Diamond Modifies Lyrics of ‘Sweet Caroline’ for Coronavirus and Social Distancing
"I know we’re going through a rough time right now."
Rand Paul Becomes First Senator to Test Positive for the Coronavirus
"He is feeling fine and is in quarantine."
CNN’s Jake Tapper Grills FEMA Head on the Number of Face Masks Being Produced and Shipped out
"It is a dynamic and fluid operation."
Cuomo Blasts People Not Practicing Social Distancing: ‘This Not a Joke’
"There is a density level in New York City that is wholly inappropriate."
California Becomes First State to Issue State-Wide Shelter in Place Order
"They’ll do the right thing. They’ll meet this moment. They’ll step up."
Clinton Calls on Trump to Reveal If He Has Used Defense Production Act Powers
"Let’s try this again."
Nikki Haley Steps Down From Boeing Board Over Company’s Decision to Seek Government Aid
"While I know cash is tight, that is equally true for numerous other industries and for millions of small businesses.
Former FEMA Head Walks off MSNBC Interview: ‘I Don’t Have Time to Listen to Bullsh*t’
"What your other guest is suggesting here is not helpful."
‘This Is a Time for Solidarity’: WHO Warns Against Labeling Coronavirus the ‘Chinese Virus’
"It's really important that we be careful in the language we use."
‘Very Uncharted Territory’: Trump Says He Hopes ‘Very Soon’ Americans Lives Will Go Back to Normal
"People, for the most part, are doing what they’re supposed to be doing."
US Dollar Rates Surge as Coronavirus Rattles World Markets
"The dollar continues to be the favoured currency across the board.”
Baltimore Mayor Urges Residents to Stop Shooting People Because Hospitals Need Beds for Coronavirus Patients
"We’re going to come after you, and we’re going to get you."
Sen. Cornyn Says He Does Not Object to ‘Geographically Identifying’ the Source of the Coronavirus
"We're talking about China where these viruses emanate from."