Governors

A sign requiring patrons to wear a mask is on the door to Whitey's General Store in Zelienople, Pa., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.
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AP News
January 28, 2021 - 4:22 pm

Governors' Virus Reach Challenged

State lawmakers push to curb governors' virus powers
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FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, file photo, a man wearing a face mask rides a bicycle past a closed store in Wilmette, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
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WRVA News
November 17, 2020 - 12:58 pm

States Plead for More Federal Help

By GEOFF MULVIHILL and RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press With more shutdowns looming and a vaccine months away from wide distribution, governors across the U.S. are pleading for more help from Washington ahead of what is shaping up to be a bleak winter. Renewed restrictions on indoor businesses, the...
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President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, left, and first lady Melania Trump, attend a "National Dialogue on Safely Reopening America's Schools," event in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP News
July 07, 2020 - 10:52 pm

Trump's School Reopening Push

Trump pushes state, local leaders to reopen schools in fall
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Vehicles for the District of Columbia National Guard are seen outside the D.C. Armory, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. Protests have erupted across the United States to protest the death of Floyd, a black man who was killed in police custody in Minne
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP News
June 01, 2020 - 5:35 pm

Feds Ramping Up Protest Help In D.C.

Barr: Law enforcement must ‘dominate’ streets amid protests
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Jeff Katz
May 21, 2020 - 5:10 pm

Todd Starnes: Don't Think We're Heading Towards 'Normal' Right Now

Todd Starnes is concerned by the number of businesses shutting their doors because of COVID-19. Click here to listen to his interview with Jeff!
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President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on the coronavirus response, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in Washington.
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AP News
May 13, 2020 - 7:30 pm

President Wants Schools Reopened

Trump presses for schools to reopen, makes dig at Fauci
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President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, April 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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AP News
April 28, 2020 - 9:12 am

Trump Urges States to Consider Opening Schools Before Summer

President Trump wants states to consider opening schools before the end of the year. Read more to find out how governors may respond.
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President Donald Trump listens during a briefing about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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AP News
April 17, 2020 - 9:25 am

Trump Gives Governors Options on How to Reopen the Economy

President Trump has unveiled a plan to re-open America. Read more to see how it's going to be a gradual process.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Friday, April 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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WRVA News
April 13, 2020 - 12:45 pm

Trump Says He'll Decide on Easing Guidelines, Not Governors

Trump says he'll decide on easing guidelines, not governors
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