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May 25, 2020

Cuomo admits 'we all failed' at making coronavirus projections

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that coronavirus projections from experts were all wrong and he's getting out of the business of speculating because of it. 

May 25, 2020

Trump denies interest in moving Republican National Convention to Doral property

President Trump on Monday denied any suggestion that he might want to hold this summer’s Republican National Convention at his resort in Doral, Fla., following his threat to move the convention from North Carolina if that state’s governor can’t guarantee the party will be allowed “full attendance” at the event.

May 24, 2020

GOP groups sue California Gov. Newsom, claim vote-by-mail order is 'brazen power grab'

The Republican National Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee and California Republican Party sued Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Sunday, claiming an executive order sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters in the state is an "illegal power grab" that invites potential fraud.

May 24, 2020

Gov. Andrew Cuomo: New York sports teams can begin in-state training camps

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took another step forward with plans to resume sports when he announced that professional teams in the state can begin holding training camps amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 22, 2020

Trump slams Dem governors for unfair treatment of churches during coronavirus

President Trump slammed Democratic governors on Thursday, saying churches should be "essential" and haven't been respected during the coronavirus shutdown.

May 21, 2020

Jesse Watters: Trump's Michigan visit showcases 'great American comeback' story no one else will tell

"The Five" co-host Jesse Watters pushed back Thursday against Democrats critical of President Trump's visit to a Ford Motor Company plant in Michigan, arguing that he has to personally tell the story of the "great American comeback."

May 21, 2020

New Mexico Republicans, Gov. Lujan Grisham clash over reopening state

The conflict in the southwestern state comes as legal battles and protests rage in states around the country between those opposed to the economic shutdowns and stay-at-home orders and governors intent on keeping them intact for at least the immediate future. 

May 21, 2020

Coronavirus stats underscore how disease takes disproportionate toll on elderly, largely spares younger Americans

While this disparity was previously known, it may be even more pronounced. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics show more than 80 percent of those dying of the virus are over 65 years old. 

May 21, 2020

Avella and Dugan: Georgia vs. coronavirus — these principles of democracy made all the difference

Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s actions are merely one example of a politician using dire circumstances to arbitrarily infringe on the freedoms of those they claim to govern.

May 20, 2020

Chicago fines churches for holding services in violation of statewide lockdown order

Chicago has begun fining churches for holding services that do not comply with the Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker's statewide stay-at-home order, telling Fox News that three churches will be hit with penalties for services it held on Sunday, May 17.