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November 26, 2020

Colorado Gov. Polis is in quarantine after coronavirus exposure

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has entered quarantine after learning Wednesday he was exposed to someone who tested positive for coronavirus.

November 25, 2020

Governments boost coronavirus enforcement with required forms for flyers, 'compliance units' for Thanksgiving

States and cities around the country are stepping up enforcement of their coronavirus orders ahead of Thanksgiving, using a variety of means to attempt to get compliance and keep case numbers down as winter and the flu season approaches.

November 24, 2020

Utah, in break with states tightening coronavirus restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving, relaxes gathering limits

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert lifted some of his state's most severe coronavirus-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving, including an order that limited social gatherings to only those within a certain household, in a break from what other governors have been doing ahead of the holiday.

November 23, 2020

Some GOP officials push back against warnings to stay home for Thanksgiving, accusing Dems of hypocrisy

A number of congressional Republicans are pushing back against strict limits on gatherings and travel issued by a number of states ahead of Thanksgiving as coronavirus cases continue to rise at breakneck speed and families face a decision about whether to continue their traditions as normal this year.

November 22, 2020

Rep. Jordan rips coronavirus restrictions: 'The Constitution is not suspended during a crisis'

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, urged states implementing new coronavirus restrictions to consider the constitutionality of their actions, he said in an interview with "Watters' World" on Saturday.

November 21, 2020

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp certifies election results, calls for audit

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp certified the state's presidential election results Friday in favor of President-elect Joe Biden -- but called for an audit of the votes.

November 20, 2020

Which states have no mask mandate? Here's what their governors are saying

Here are the states that haven't mandated masks, and what those governors have to say about their decisions.

November 20, 2020

Curfews, stay-at-home orders and mask mandates: Even more governors tighten virus rules as testing lines grow

Even more governors on Thursday tightened restrictions across the U.S. in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus, as Americans yet again are reportedly dealing with long lines and wait times for results of coronavirus tests ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

November 19, 2020

Judge Andrew P. Napolitano: Coronavirus shutdowns by governors are unconstitutional, illegal and immoral

Governors claiming they want to rid the land of the COVID-19 have interfered with freedoms without due process that are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. By doing that, they have set themselves up for criminal prosecutions when normalcy returns.

November 19, 2020

More governors issue coronavirus restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving amid calls to downsize gatherings

More governors across the country are issuing severe coronavirus restrictions as cases continue to increase ahead of Thanksgiving and officials warn people to cancel their usual celebrations.