The rate of increase in New York coronavirus appears to have slowed slightly, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo still says the state is still in dire straits. New York is the epicenter of the pandemic in the US.

Pandemic Politics: Just after midnight, Congress finally reached agreement on a $2 trillion pandemic bailout bill that includes the Democratic demands for stronger protections for workers and oversight of a $500 billion fund to bail out distressed businesses.   The intent is to …

With the coronavirus pandemic in the US still growing, President Trump is already talking about ending isolation and re-opening business.

Viral News: While President Trump ordered the closure of the Mexico and Canada borders in response to the coronavirus pandemic, several more states including New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey put a limit on non-essential outdoor gatherings.   “These provisions will be …

New Rules!: California Gov. Gavin Newsom last night ordered all 40 million Californians to stay inside and leave home only for essential business.   Newsom said, “I think it’s time I tell you what I tell my family.” He said, “This is not …

The Continuing Crisis: President Trump signed an emergency relief bill to provide $500 billion in paid sick leave, unemployment checks, free coronavirus testing, and food and medical aid to people affected by the pandemic.   The Senate vote was 90 to 8. Majority …

As state and local governments order the closure of bars and restaurants and limit the size of gatherings, President Trump said the coronavirus crisis could last into July and August and the country could be headed into a recession.

As Americans mobbed the grocery stores to lay in emergency supplies, President Trump yesterday declared a national emergency to confront the coronavirus pandemic.

A day after President Trump’s bungled attempt to calm the national coronavirus jitters, the Dow Jones took a 10 percent nose dive, losing 2,352 points while America grinds to a halt with closures and cancellations announced too fast to keep up with them.

In a day of dramatic developments in the coronavirus crisis, President Trump blocked European travel to the US, the NBA suspended its season, the NCAA said it will play March Madness without fans, the Dow Jones dropped nearly six percent, and even Oscar winner Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for the coronavirus in Australia.