National Politics

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) announced that he will travel to Washington D.C., on Wednesday to meet with President Trump to discuss ways of jump-starting New York economy efforts through major infrastructure projects. During his daily press conference on coronavirus, Cuomo made the announcement that he will meet with the president to discuss critical […]

President Trump will attend the SpaceX launch at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida next Wednesday, to witness the launch of Americans into space for the first time in nearly a decade from American soil. “Our destiny, beyond the Earth, is not only a matter of national identity, but a matter of national security," Trump […]

First lady Melania Trump thanked American students for adapting to the new normal of life in the wake of the  coronavirus outbreak and is “proud” of their “determination” in helping to keep the country safe. "Over the past two months, I know you have had to make many changes in your life,” the first lady […]

President Trump threatened to withhold federal funds two states with Democratic governors that are expanding mail-in-voting access in an effort to avoid crowded polling centers amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a tweet Wednesday morning, the President claimed that Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat is sending "absentee ballots to 7.7 million people ahead […]

President Trump lambasted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) as a "sick woman" with "a lot of mental problems" on Tuesday after she called him morbidly obese.” "Pelosi is a sick woman. She’s got a lot of problems, a lot of mental problems," Trump told reporters on Capitol Hill after meeting with Senate Republicans. "We're dealing […]

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) criticized President Trump for taking hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for coronavirus, saying “its not a good idea” because he is “morbidly obese.” "As far as the President is concerned, he's our President and I would rather he not be taking something that has not been approved by the scientists, especially […]

President Trump threatened to permanently freeze of U.S. funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) and reconsider its membership if the global health entity "does not commit to major substantive improvements" in the next 30 days. In a letter to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the president cited his administration’s investigation that found over a […]

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent a letter to President Trump on Monday, demanding the president to provide a “detailed and substantial justification” for abruptly firing the State Department Inspector General. In the letter, Pelosi noted that President Trump did notify Congress that he was removing Steve Linick, the Inspector General of the Department of State […]

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has repeatedly called for sweeping tax hikes on the rich, but she personally owes $2,000 in back taxes from a 7-year-old defunct business, according to The New York Post. The freshman democrat founded a children's book publishing house called Brook Avenue Press in 2012 that sought designers, artists, and writers from […]

The House Friday evening narrowly passed the massive Democrats' $3 trillion relief package that would provide billions in bailout to cash-strapped states and local governments, expand direct payment eligibility to undocumented immigrants as well as a list of other Democratic priorities. The vote was 208-199, largely down party lines. 14 Democrats, a mix of progressive and […]

House Democrats on Friday approved a historic rules changes to allow lawmakers to cast votes and conduct committee meetings remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, a move that Republicans warn could alter the nature of Congress for the first time in its 200-year history. The vote to adopt the resolution was voted along party lines, 217-189. […]

President Trump unveiled the “Operation Warp Speed” team leading the federal effort that he says will accelerate the development of a vaccine for the coronavirus by the end of the year. “Another essential pillar of our strategy to keep America open is the development of effective treatments and vaccines as quickly as possible,” Trump said […]

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was removed from the progressive union-backed Working Families Party (WFP) ballot line for both the June primary and November general election after failing to collect the small required number of signatures needed to qualify.  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo lowered the number of signatures needed to qualify for the primary ballot […]

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Democrats unveiled their phase 4 coronavirus relief package on Tuesday that would provide billions in bailout to cash-strapped states and local governments, expand direct payment eligibility to undocumented immigrants as well as a list of other Democratic priorities. The House will hold an emergency session on Friday to […]

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) slammed former President Barack Obama over his “classless” criticism against President Trump’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, saying he “should have kept his mouth shut.” "I think President Obama should have kept his mouth shut. You know, we know he doesn't like much this administration is doing, that's understandable," […]

President Trump on Monday said the U.S. is on track this week to pass 10 million coronavirus tests conducted, and announced the distribution of $11 billion in federal funds throughout the states for the sole purpose of testing resources to achieve their testing goals. “In three months the FDA has authorized more than 92 different […]

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said the next coronavirus relief stimulus bill is going to be a “major issue” in the senate if it focuses on a bailout for “fiscal irresponsibility and fiscally reckless policies” states.   “I don’t see any reason why the people of Texas should have to pay higher taxes to bail out states […]

First Lady Melania Trump expressed her “sincere gratitude” to nurses across America on National Nurses Day, lauding healthcare heroes for going “above and beyond their call of duty” in being on the frontlines battle against the coronavirus.  “As we honor and celebrate National Nurses day. I would like to take a moment to express my […]

President Trump said Wednesday the White House coronavirus task force would not be dissolved entirely, tweeting that they “will continue on indefinitely,” but may “add or subtract” officials.  “The White House CoronaVirus Task Force, headed by Vice President Mike Pence, has done a fantastic job of bringing together vast highly complex resources that have set […]

A federal judge late Tuesday evening ordered election officials in New York State to restore the Democratic presidential primary in June and reinstate all the former candidates previously removed from the ballot. In a 30-page ruling, District Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York, an Obama appointee wrote that New York State […]

First Lady Melania Trump sent 150 boxed lunches to the Children’s Inn hospital in Maryland to “support those impacted by the effects” of the coronavirus, according to a statement released by her office Tuesday afternoon. “First Lady Melania Trump donated 150 boxed lunches to the pat patients and staff of Children’s Inn at the National Institute […]

Vice President Mike Pence told reporters on Tuesday that the White House is in "preliminary discussions" about plans to wind down the coronavirus task force and shift the public health response management to federal agencies by as early as June. "I think we’re having conversations about that and about what the proper time is for […]

President Trump predicted the United States will have a vaccine for the coronavirus by the end of the year.  “We think we are going to have a vaccine by the end of this year,” Trump said Sunday evening during a Fox News virtual town hall. “We'll have a vaccine much sooner rather than later.” When […]

Former 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton formally endorsed Democratic presumptive nominee Joe Biden bid for presidency on Tuesday during a virtual Town Hall discussing the impact of the coronavirus on women.  "I've not only been a colleague of Joe Biden's, I've been a friend. And I can tell you that I wish he were […]

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) plans on demanding Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to push for oversight hearings next week to investigate President Trump and his administration involved in the White House coronavirus task force for “failure at implementing” properly the numerous coronavirus relief packages. “I am sending a letter with my democratic […]

Updated -- The President will now hold a press conference in the Rose Garden at 5pm ET. The White House has canceled Monday night Coronavirus Task Force daily press briefing scheduled for Monday evening, the third straight day in a row since the pandemic began. A daily guidance sent to members of the press was sent […]

First Lady Melania Trump sent care packages that includes blankets, caps and other gifts to hospital medical staff and children patients in 10 states, including hospital that were the hardest hit by the coronavirus. Hospital in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Delaware, Nevada and the District of Columbia were sent the […]

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was the lone House Democrat on Thursday to vote against the $484 billion coronavirus relief package that provides additional funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that ran out of money two weeks ago dedicated to small businesses; as well as aid to hospitals and to expand coronavirus testing. The House […]

The House on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to pass the $484 billion coronavirus relief bill that includes additional money for the small businesses loan program, as well as aid to hospitals and to expand testing, sending the fourth bipartisan coronavirus bill to President Trump desk for his signature. The vote was 388-5, with one member, Rep. […]

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is calling for a national work boycott, saying that once businesses start to re-open, Americans should refuse and say “we’re not going back to that.” In a preview clip of Ocasio-Cortez remarks with Vice News host, Anand Giridharadas, the progressive lawmaker referred to President Trump’s tweets to “liberate” states that are […]

President Trump and members of his Coronavirus Task Force held a press briefing on the coronavirus at the White House Tuesday evening. Trump began Tuesday’s White House briefing announcing that 20 states have announced that they are making “plans and preparations to safely restart their economies in the very near future.” Trump said he will […]

President Trump said his executive order to temporarily suspend immigration amid the coronavirus pandemic into the United States would only apply to individuals seeking permanent residency or green card seekers and the measure will be in effect for 60 days. "We have a solemn duty to ensure these unemployed Americans regain their jobs and their […]

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday said Democrats and the Trump administration have struck a deal on $450 billion package that includes additional funds for the emergency small business loan program, as well as funding for hospitals and testing and that the Senate could vote on this deal later in the day. “There […]

President Trump tweeted Monday night that he will sign an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration to the United States, as the nation battles the health and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Citing "the attack from the Invisible Enemy" of the coronavirus, Trump said he would carry out the directive by an an executive […]

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was in rejoiced over news that the oil market prices turning negative for the first time in history amid the coronavirus pandemic, writing “You absolutely love to see it” in a tweet that she quickly deleted on Monday. In response to news about oil prices falling to “negative values,” a tweet […]

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said it is “ridiculous” to consider abortion as an elective surgery during the coronavirus pandemic, saying the procedure is “fundamental” and “life sustaining.” Appearing on a recent podcast interview with CNN correspondent David Axelrod as Michiganders descended onto the state capital to protest her restrictive stay-at-home orders, the Democrat governor was […]