by WorldTribune Staff, April 13, 2020 The government should “cover 80 percent of wages for workers at any U.S. business, up to the national median wage” until the coronavirus crisis is over, Sen. Josh Hawley said. “Here is what I propose: Because the government has taken the step of closing the economy to protect public […]
by WorldTribune Staff, April 13, 2020 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on April 9 signed one of the nation’s most aggressive “stay-at-home” orders, banning all public gatherings of any size. The Democratic governor’s order also banned the sale of fruit and vegetable seeds, carpet, and American flags, reports say. Whitmer’s order restricting the sale of gardening […]
by WorldTribune Staff, April 12, 2020 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi not only says that Congress won’t re-open in April, but has warned President Donald Trump against moving to re-start the economy. Pelosi told Politico on Friday that she is considering keeping the House of Representatives out of session longer than the April 20 return-from-recess date, […]
by WorldTribune Staff, April 12, 2020 The FBI not only lacked sufficient evidence to investigate the 2016 Trump campaign, but investigators went beyond “mistakes or sloppiness” to “sabotaging the presidency,” Attorney General William Barr said. What the FBI did to Trump in the Russia hoax was one of the “greatest travesties in American history,” Barr […]
by WorldTribune Staff, April 12, 2020 Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas will soon be re-opening businesses that have been shuttered amid the coronavirus crisis. During a Friday press conference, Abbott said: “Next week, I will be providing an executive order talking about what will be done in Texas about re-opening Texas businesses,” adding that economic […]
by WorldTribune Staff, April 12, 2020 Supporters of religious freedom are mounting a major battle against governors and mayors in the U.S. who have banned church services amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Department of Justice said it may take action next week against local governments that have cracked down on religious services. “While social distancing […]
by WorldTribune Staff, April 12, 2020 It’s a well-reported claim that President Donald Trump is a germaphobe. The president himself has confirmed it, a columnist noted. “This puts him in a vulnerable leadership spot on the coronavirus outbreak,” Cheryl K. Chumley wrote for The Washington Times on April 3. Writing for American Greatness on April […]
by WorldTribune Staff, April 10, 2020 Radio and TV host Mark Levin on Thursday had a series of questions for Drs. Deborah Birx and Anthony Fauci of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. “They tell you to hunker down. How long are we supposed to hunker down until?” asked Levin, who made clear that he […]
by WorldTribune Staff, April 10, 2020 The Trump administration last month shut down the nation’s asylum system by using a law which allows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ban foreigners if their entry would create “a serious danger” to the spread of a communicable disease. The move took effect on March […]
by WorldTribune Staff, April 10, 2020 What happens if, during the coronavirus crisis, “criminals become more emboldened and begin threatening law-abiding citizens because they know their local police department might be overwhelmed?” a columnist asked. “This is clearly not the time to avoid purchasing weapons,” Jeff Charles wrote for RedState on April 9. “If someone […]
