President Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators
DETROIT — President Donald Trump issued an order Friday that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defense Production Act.President Trump said negotiations with General Motors had been productive, “but our fight against the virus is too urgent to allow the give-and-take of the contracting process to continue to run its normal course.”President Trump said “GM was wasting time” and that his actions will help ensure the quick production of ventilators that will save American lives.Previously President Trump has been reluctant to use the act to force businesses to contribute to the coronavirus fight.
DETROIT — President Donald Trump issued an order Friday that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defense Production Act.President Trump said negotiations with General Motors had been productive, “but our fight against the virus is too urgent to allow the give-and-take of the contracting process to continue to run its normal course.”President Trump said “GM was wasting time” and that his actions will help ensure the quick production of ventilators that will save American lives.Previously President Trump has been reluctant to use the act to force businesses to contribute to the coronavirus fight.
President Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic.Acting with unity and resolve unseen since the 9/11 attacks, Washington moved urgently to stem an economic free fall caused by widespread restrictions meant to slow the spread of the virus that have shuttered schools, closed businesses and brought American life in many places to a virtual standstill.“This will deliver urgently needed relief," President Trump said as he signed the bill in the Oval Office, flanked only by Republican lawmakers.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic.Acting with unity and resolve unseen since the 9/11 attacks, Washington moved urgently to stem an economic free fall caused by widespread restrictions meant to slow the spread of the virus that have shuttered schools, closed businesses and brought American life in many places to a virtual standstill.“This will deliver urgently needed relief," President Trump said as he signed the bill in the Oval Office, flanked only by Republican lawmakers.
Pres. Trump says federal officials developing guidelines to rate counties by risk of virus spread
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday, March 26 that federal officials are developing guidelines to rate counties by risk of virus spread, as he aims to begin to ease nationwide guidelines meant to stem the coronavirus outbreak.In a letter to the nation's governors, President Trump said the new guidelines are meant to enable state and local leaders to make “decisions about maintaining, increasing, or relaxing social distancing and other measures they have put in place.” States and municipalities would still retain authority to set whatever restrictions deem necessary.President Trump has been seeking for days to determine how to contain the economic fallout of the guidelines issued by his administration as well as local leaders to slow the tide of infections.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday, March 26 that federal officials are developing guidelines to rate counties by risk of virus spread, as he aims to begin to ease nationwide guidelines meant to stem the coronavirus outbreak.In a letter to the nation's governors, President Trump said the new guidelines are meant to enable state and local leaders to make “decisions about maintaining, increasing, or relaxing social distancing and other measures they have put in place.” States and municipalities would still retain authority to set whatever restrictions deem necessary.President Trump has been seeking for days to determine how to contain the economic fallout of the guidelines issued by his administration as well as local leaders to slow the tide of infections.
Pres. Trump's campaign threatens legal action against TV stations in Wisconsin over Dem ad
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is threatening legal action against local TV stations in Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin if they don't pull a Democratic anti-President Trump commercial that uses clips of the president talking about the coronavirus outbreak.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is threatening legal action against local TV stations in Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin if they don't pull a Democratic anti-President Trump commercial that uses clips of the president talking about the coronavirus outbreak.
White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.The urgently needed measure is the largest economic rescue bill in history.
WASHINGTON — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.The urgently needed measure is the largest economic rescue bill in history.
AG Josh Kaul coalition urges President Trump to spur mask making
MADISON -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general in urging President Donald Trump to use the Defense Production Act to boost production of masks and respirators in the fight against COVID-19.Kaul says healthcare workers, law enforcement and other first responders “need resources now.” The Democratic attorney general says President Trump must act now and use his broad power to address shortages in critical supplies.President Trump has balked at using his authority under the recently invoked Defense Protection Act to compel the private sector to manufacture masks and ventilators, even as he encourages them to spur production.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general in urging President Donald Trump to use the Defense Production Act to boost production of masks and respirators in the fight against COVID-19.Kaul says healthcare workers, law enforcement and other first responders “need resources now.” The Democratic attorney general says President Trump must act now and use his broad power to address shortages in critical supplies.President Trump has balked at using his authority under the recently invoked Defense Protection Act to compel the private sector to manufacture masks and ventilators, even as he encourages them to spur production.
President Trump says he hopes US will be reopened by Easter amid virus
WASHINGTON — With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the country will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to refine nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job amid the coronavirus outbreak.As many public health officials call for stricter, not looser restrictions on public interactions, Trump said he was already looking toward easing the advisories that have sidelined workers, shuttered schools and led to a widespread economic slowdown.“I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter," he said during a Fox News virtual town hall.
WASHINGTON — With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the country will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to refine nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job amid the coronavirus outbreak.As many public health officials call for stricter, not looser restrictions on public interactions, Trump said he was already looking toward easing the advisories that have sidelined workers, shuttered schools and led to a widespread economic slowdown.“I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter," he said during a Fox News virtual town hall.
Pres. Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday, March 23 that he wants to reopen the country for business in weeks, not months, and he claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic."We can’t have the cure be worse than the problem," President Trump told reporters at a press briefing, echoing a midnight Sunday tweet. “We have to open our country because that causes problems that, in my opinion, could be far bigger problems."President Trump acknowledged there were trade-offs, “there's no question about that," but claimed that, if closures stretch on for months, there would be “probably more death from that than anything that we're talking about with respect to the virus.”The comments were further evidence that President Trump has grown impatient with the pandemic, even before it has reached its expected peak.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday, March 23 that he wants to reopen the country for business in weeks, not months, and he claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic."We can’t have the cure be worse than the problem," President Trump told reporters at a press briefing, echoing a midnight Sunday tweet. “We have to open our country because that causes problems that, in my opinion, could be far bigger problems."President Trump acknowledged there were trade-offs, “there's no question about that," but claimed that, if closures stretch on for months, there would be “probably more death from that than anything that we're talking about with respect to the virus.”The comments were further evidence that President Trump has grown impatient with the pandemic, even before it has reached its expected peak.
Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape virus
PARIS — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world's population — were asked or ordered to stay home on Monday to try to blunt the spread of the coronavirus.Political paralysis stalled efforts for a quick aid package from Congress, and U.S. stocks fell at the opening bell even after the Federal Reserve said it will buy as much government debt as necessary and lend to small and large businesses and local governments to help them cope with the economic damage from the outbreak.In New York, where a near-lockdown took effect statewide over the weekend amid fears the city could become one of the world's biggest hot spots, the mayor warned that hospitals are 10 days away from shortages in “really basic supplies" needed to protect health care workers and patients alike.“If we don't get the equipment, we're literally going to lose lives,” Mayor Bill de Blasio told CNN.The risk to doctors, nurses and others on the front lines has become plain: Italy has seen at least 18 doctors with coronavirus die.
PARIS — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world's population — were asked or ordered to stay home on Monday to try to blunt the spread of the coronavirus.Political paralysis stalled efforts for a quick aid package from Congress, and U.S. stocks fell at the opening bell even after the Federal Reserve said it will buy as much government debt as necessary and lend to small and large businesses and local governments to help them cope with the economic damage from the outbreak.In New York, where a near-lockdown took effect statewide over the weekend amid fears the city could become one of the world's biggest hot spots, the mayor warned that hospitals are 10 days away from shortages in “really basic supplies" needed to protect health care workers and patients alike.“If we don't get the equipment, we're literally going to lose lives,” Mayor Bill de Blasio told CNN.The risk to doctors, nurses and others on the front lines has become plain: Italy has seen at least 18 doctors with coronavirus die.
Mobile hospitals: President Trump orders FEMA to help California, New York, Washington
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump said Sunday, March 22 he ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ship mobile hospital centers to the hard-hit states of Washington, California, and New York amid the coronavirus pandemic.The president agreed to send a massive Navy hospital ship to Los Angeles to deal with the area's surge of coronavirus patients.The USNS Mercy -- one of the Navy's two 1,000-bed hospital ships -- was pier side in San Diego and soon to be expected in Los Angeles.Pres.
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump said Sunday, March 22 he ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ship mobile hospital centers to the hard-hit states of Washington, California, and New York amid the coronavirus pandemic.The president agreed to send a massive Navy hospital ship to Los Angeles to deal with the area's surge of coronavirus patients.The USNS Mercy -- one of the Navy's two 1,000-bed hospital ships -- was pier side in San Diego and soon to be expected in Los Angeles.Pres.
N. Korea says President Trump's letter offers anti-virus cooperation
SEOUL, South Korea — President Donald Trump sent a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seeking to maintain good relations and offering cooperation in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Kim’s sister said Sunday.The latest correspondence came as Kim observed the firing of tactical guided weapons over the weekend, drawing criticism from South Korea, as nuclear talks remain deadlocked.In a statement carried by the North's official Korean Central News Agency, or KCNA, Kim’s sister and senior ruling party official, Kim Yo Jong, praised President Trump for sending the letter at a time when “big difficulties and challenges lie ahead in the way of developing ties" between the countries.In the letter, she said President Trump explained his plan to “propel the relations between the two countries ...
SEOUL, South Korea — President Donald Trump sent a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seeking to maintain good relations and offering cooperation in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Kim’s sister said Sunday.The latest correspondence came as Kim observed the firing of tactical guided weapons over the weekend, drawing criticism from South Korea, as nuclear talks remain deadlocked.In a statement carried by the North's official Korean Central News Agency, or KCNA, Kim’s sister and senior ruling party official, Kim Yo Jong, praised President Trump for sending the letter at a time when “big difficulties and challenges lie ahead in the way of developing ties" between the countries.In the letter, she said President Trump explained his plan to “propel the relations between the two countries ...
Legislators 'very close' on economic rescue package topping $1T
WASHINGTON — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House pushed toward resolution late Saturday on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump urged a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.With a population on edge and financial markets teetering, all sides indicated a deal is within reach.
WASHINGTON — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House pushed toward resolution late Saturday on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump urged a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.With a population on edge and financial markets teetering, all sides indicated a deal is within reach.
'Mass hysteria:' 7 Wisconsin friends stuck in Peru amid COVID-19 lockdown
CUSCO, Peru -- Staying inside your home for days at a time can be tough, but FOX6 News on Thursday, March 19 spoke with some Wisconsin families desperate to get back to theirs.
CUSCO, Peru -- Staying inside your home for days at a time can be tough, but FOX6 News on Thursday, March 19 spoke with some Wisconsin families desperate to get back to theirs.
DWD: 29,300 unemployment applications submitted in Wisconsin in 4 days
MADISON -- Unemployment claims by workers displaced due to the coronavirus pandemic skyrocketed since Sunday, March 15.Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman said Thursday, March 19 preliminary numbers showed there were 1,500 claims on Sunday, 4,300 on Monday, 8,500 on Tuesday, and 15,000 on Wednesday.Gov.
MADISON -- Unemployment claims by workers displaced due to the coronavirus pandemic skyrocketed since Sunday, March 15.Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman said Thursday, March 19 preliminary numbers showed there were 1,500 claims on Sunday, 4,300 on Monday, 8,500 on Tuesday, and 15,000 on Wednesday.Gov.
Family of 4 could get $3K under virus relief plan, treasury secretary says
WASHINGTON — The first federal checks to families could be $3,000 for a family of four under the White House proposal to unleash $1 trillion to shore up households and the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday, March 19 that the “checks in the mail” would be direct deposited into people’s accounts under the plan President Donald Trump's administration has proposed to Congress.The payments would be $1,000 per adult and $500 per child so that a family of two parents and two children would receive $3,000, Mnuchin told Fox Business Network.
WASHINGTON — The first federal checks to families could be $3,000 for a family of four under the White House proposal to unleash $1 trillion to shore up households and the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday, March 19 that the “checks in the mail” would be direct deposited into people’s accounts under the plan President Donald Trump's administration has proposed to Congress.The payments would be $1,000 per adult and $500 per child so that a family of two parents and two children would receive $3,000, Mnuchin told Fox Business Network.
Pres. Trump says 'we're looking at drugs already approved for other indications' for COVID-19
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Thursday, March 19 the government should take an equity stake in some companies that need bailouts because of the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. economy.President Trump told a briefing he has executive authority to curb the impact on businesses."There's a lot of executive power," he said. “If we don't have to use it, that would be a good thing, not a bad thing.”Such a move could be an extraordinary reach by government into the private sector.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Thursday, March 19 the government should take an equity stake in some companies that need bailouts because of the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. economy.President Trump told a briefing he has executive authority to curb the impact on businesses."There's a lot of executive power," he said. “If we don't have to use it, that would be a good thing, not a bad thing.”Such a move could be an extraordinary reach by government into the private sector.
Pres. Trump signs aid package guaranteeing sick leave for workers amid coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON — Describing himself as a “wartime president” fighting an invisible enemy, President Donald Trump on Wednesday, March 18 invoked rarely used emergency powers to marshal critical medical supplies against the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON — Describing himself as a “wartime president” fighting an invisible enemy, President Donald Trump on Wednesday, March 18 invoked rarely used emergency powers to marshal critical medical supplies against the coronavirus pandemic.
Q&A: What does 90-day tax payment delay mean for filers?
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.Some questions and answers about the delay and its potential impact on the U.S. economy.Do I still need to file?Yes.The details on the program are still scant.
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.Some questions and answers about the delay and its potential impact on the U.S. economy.Do I still need to file?Yes.The details on the program are still scant.
Global stocks sink after President Trump promises virus aid
BEIJING — Global stock markets sank Wednesday in a third day of wild price swings after President Donald Trump promised aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.London and Frankfurt opened more than 3% lower and Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong all declined.
BEIJING — Global stock markets sank Wednesday in a third day of wild price swings after President Donald Trump promised aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.London and Frankfurt opened more than 3% lower and Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong all declined.
President Trump: 'We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing' border with Canada
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, and the Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said.Canada and the U.S. are eager to choke off the spread of the virus but also maintain their vital economic relationship.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, and the Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said.Canada and the U.S. are eager to choke off the spread of the virus but also maintain their vital economic relationship.