US FDA Advisory Panel Sets Stage for Moderna Vaccine Authorization by Reuters December 17, 2020 0 The FDA is expected to grant the EUA as early as late Thursday or Friday. Read moreDetails
US High Court Rejects Religious School Challenge To Kentucky Coronavirus Shutdown Order by Reuters December 17, 2020 0 The action by the justices is a loss for Danville Christian Academy. Read moreDetails
Dem Senator Fires Back After Sanders, Omar Criticize Reported COVID Relief Bill by Bradley Cortright December 17, 2020 5 "We're dealing with a Senate that is unfortunately controlled by the Republicans." Read moreDetails
McConnell Slams Delay in COVID Relief Bill: ‘Some Have Died While Needless Political Games Have Played Out’ by Bradley Cortright December 17, 2020 3 McConnell argued the country "needs Congress to come through with another targeted rescue package." Read moreDetails
Moderna’s Coronavirus Vaccine Faces US FDA Expert Panel Review by Reuters December 17, 2020 0 The panel vote on whether the vaccine's benefits outweigh its risks is likely to come some time after 3 pm ET. Read moreDetails
Biden Urges Governors To Reopen Schools At the End of His First 100 Days: ‘I Know It’s Going To Be Controversial’ by Madison Summers December 17, 2020 4 "If we have the money and the funding, we do everything from ventilation to more teachers, smaller class sizes, a whole range of things." Read moreDetails
US Congress Wrangles Over Details of Coronavirus Economic Aid as Deadline Approaches by Reuters December 17, 2020 0 Congress passed $3 trillion in economic aid last spring. Read moreDetails
Biden To Get COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week, Pence To Receive It Friday by Reuters December 17, 2020 3 Vice President Mike Pence will get the vaccine on Friday. Read moreDetails
US Vaccine Campaign Grows as COVID-19 Kills 3,000-Plus Americans Daily by Reuters December 17, 2020 2 "We are on track with all the deliveries we said we were doing." Read moreDetails
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Proposed $600 Stimulus Checks: ‘This Is Inhumane’ by Bradley Cortright December 16, 2020 7 "If you don't want your member to vote for a $600 deal, you really need to tell them that." Read moreDetails
US Congress Closes in on $900 Billion COVID-19 Aid Bill as Friday Deadline Looms by Reuters December 16, 2020 2 Senator Dick Durbin, the chamber's No. 2 Democrat, said the goal was to reach an agreement on Wednesday and have it ready for voting beginning on Thursday. Read moreDetails
Some Vaccine Doses Kept Too Cold, Pfizer Having Manufacturing Issues, US Officials Say by Reuters December 16, 2020 0 "We will ensure that by whatever mechanism, that we provide them full support to ensure that they can produce for the American people," Azar said. Read moreDetails
Sanders Claims Reported $900 Billion COVID Relief Bill Is ‘Much Smaller’ Than ‘What the Country Needs’ by Bradley Cortright December 16, 2020 2 "Everything that is in that package is vitally needed." Read moreDetails
Biden Calls Forthcoming COVID Relief Bill a ‘Down Payment’ by Bradley Cortright December 16, 2020 0 "I compliment the bipartisan group on working together to get it done." Read moreDetails
Manchin Suggests Next COVID Relief Bill May Have Smaller Direct Payments by Bradley Cortright December 16, 2020 1 "I know it wouldn't be more than $1,200." Read moreDetails
State Dept Says Pompeo To Quarantine After Contact With COVID-Positive Person by Reuters December 16, 2020 2 "Secretary Pompeo has been identified as having come into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID." Read moreDetails
Pence Reveals He Will Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Soon by Savannah Rychcik December 16, 2020 0 "We have cut red tape, but we've cut no corners when it comes to the development of this vaccine." Read moreDetails
US COVID-19 Immunization Rollout Expands as Officials Avow Vaccine’s Safety by Reuters December 16, 2020 0 "Whenever my turn comes, I will absolutely take the vaccine and do my part to reassure anyone who’s doubtful." Read moreDetails
Pelosi Tells House Members They Will Not Be ‘Recognized’ if They Refuse to Wear Masks by Savannah Rychcik December 15, 2020 1 "Members will not be recognized unless they are wearing a mask." Read moreDetails
Top US Congressional Leaders Meet on COVID-19; McConnell Vows Agreement by Reuters December 15, 2020 0 Pelosi told reporters about an hour before the meeting that the purpose of the session was to "further our discussions." Read moreDetails