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Numbers Spiking, New Rules

Friday, March 20, 2020

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 …

Aid Bill and Hospital Ships

Thursday, March 19, 2020

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 …

The World on Lockdown

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

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.

State of Emergency, Rush to the Stores

Saturday, March 14, 2020

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

Meltdown and Shutdown, Soccer Boss Booted

Friday, March 13, 2020

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.

Trump Wakes and Stumbles, Harvey to Prison

Thursday, March 12, 2020

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.

Sick Markets, High Noon for Bernie

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Pandemic: The Dow Jones was created in 1896, which makes it 124 years old and at the top of the danger demographic for the coronavirus. Yesterday the Dow dropped 2013 points, the biggest point drop in its history as investors wrestle …

The Crisis Grows, Conservative Spymaster

Monday, March 9, 2020

At least eight US states have declared a state of emergency as the number of coronavirus cases in the country has grown past 500. Among them are New York, Florida, and California. The US reports 539 cases in 34 states and 22 Americans have died.

Coronavirus Cruise, Mick Mulvaney Out

Saturday, March 7, 2020

Social Distancing: President Trump fired his chief of staff last night, but we’ll get to that.   Health authorities reported that 21 of the 3,500 people on board the cruise ship Grand Princess standing off the coast of California have tested positive …

World Virus Warning, Warren Leaves the Race

Friday, March 6, 2020

Viral News: As worldwide cases of the coronavirus approach 100,000, the leader of the World Health Organization called for international leaders to deploy the full power of their governments to fight the epidemic.    “This is not a drill,” said Dr. Tedros …