David Sherfinski

Phil Murphy, N.J. gov.: We will ‘throw gasoline on the fire’ if we reopen too early

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday said he fears throwing "gasoline on the fire" if he reopens his state up too quickly amid the expanding coronavirus pandemic.

March 26, 2020

Jerome Powell, Fed chair: ‘We may well be in a recession’ but expects economy to improve

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday said there could well be significant economic pain in the short term in light of the coronavirus outbreak but that there also could be a "good rebound" on the other side of the crisis.

March 26, 2020

Donald Trump, in coronavirus briefing, pushes return to normalcy in ‘little affected’ parts of U.S.

President Trump on Wednesday said parts of the country deserve to get back to normal sooner than others, arguing the "lamestream media" is using the coronavirus to hurt the economy and his reelection chances even as the U.S. suffered its deadliest day of the pandemic and New York said efforts to restrict society have paid off.

March 25, 2020

Coronavirus forces election officials across U.S. to craft contingency plans

Election officials across the country are scrambling to craft contingency plans for elections amid the coronavirus outbreak, seeking to balance public health and citizens' constitutional rights.

March 25, 2020

Chuck Schumer taking credit for GOP or bipartisan ideas in $2 trillion deal, aide says

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Wednesday touted a number of concessions Democrats won in the $2 trillion economic rescue package by holding out, including more unemployment insurance, more money for hospitals and additional oversight of where loans for corporations would go.

March 25, 2020

Andrew Cuomo: Density control efforts may be working; hospital demand still outpacing supply

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said there is evidence that "density control" measures and restrictions could be having a positive effect on hospitalization rates, but that need is still outpacing projected supply amid the coronavirus outbreak.

March 25, 2020

Andrew Cuomo: $2 trillion congressional deal would be ‘terrible’ for New York

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday an emerging $2 trillion economic rescue package on Capitol Hill would be "terrible" for his state.

March 25, 2020

Schumer touts $2 trillion package, says lawmakers need to be prepared to do more

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Wednesday touted a deal on a $2 trillion economic rescue package while saying and that lawmakers need to be prepared to do more amid the expanding coronavirus outbreak.

March 25, 2020

Tom Cotton predicts swift passage of $2 trillion stimulus package

Sen. Tom Cotton on Wednesday predicted swift passage of a $2 trillion legislative package designed to mitigate some of the negative economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak.

March 25, 2020

Anthony Fauci: Donald Trump has ‘open mind’ about timeline for coronavirus guidance

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday evening said President Trump has an "open mind" about a timeline for dialing back federal guidance tied to the coronavirus, saying Mr. Trump accepts the need for flexibility amid the pandemic.

March 25, 2020

Britain’s Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus

Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said Wednesday.

March 25, 2020

Andrew Cuomo: ‘Apex’ of coronavirus outbreak in N.Y. could come in 14 days

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said the coronavirus situation in his state is rapidly getting worse and that the "apex" of the problem could be two to three weeks away.

March 24, 2020

Larry Kudlow: We’ll take another look at reopening safe areas for business

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Tuesday the administration is taking a look at reopening some targeted areas of the country for business and that congressional leaders are close to striking a deal on a $2 trillion-plus fiscal stimulus package.

March 24, 2020

Ford teaming up with 3M, GE Health on production of ventilators, masks

Ford Motor Company on Tuesday announced it was teaming up with 3M and General Electric to scale production of ventilators and protective masks in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

March 24, 2020

Amy Klobuchar: Not sure how ‘very healthy’ husband John got coronavirus

Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota on Tuesday said her husband John Bessler is on oxygen after testing positive for COVID-19, saying that he is "very healthy" and they're not sure how he contracted the virus.

March 24, 2020

Deborah Birx: Fine line to balance immediate needs with reality of coronavirus outbreak

Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, on Tuesday said there's a fine line between balancing the immediate needs of the American people with the reality of the epidemic and warned that those in the New York metro area, for example, remain in a "very difficult place."

March 24, 2020

Dan Patrick, Texas Lt. Gov., suggests he’d risk dying to help save U.S. economy

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Monday suggested that he would risk his "survival" amid the coronavirus outbreak if it meant getting the country back to business and saving the U.S. as it currently is for future generations.

March 24, 2020

Cornavirus upending plans for political party conventions

The coronavirus pandemic is upending convention plans for state and local political parties, and organizers involved with the Democratic and Republican national conventions warn that the fate of the summer events could end up in the hands of public health officials.

March 23, 2020

U.S. braces as coronavirus accelerates: ‘This week, it’s going to get bad’

The World Health Organization said the coronavirus pandemic is "accelerating" as Britain imposed a three-week lockdown Monday and New York, bracing for a tidal wave of cases, ordered hospitals to increase their capacity by 50%.

March 23, 2020

Tom Perez on coronavirus: Planning for ‘every eventuality’ for Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez on Monday said the party is planning for "every eventuality" for its national convention in July amid the coronavirus outbreak.

March 23, 2020