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.
May 20, 2020 Charles Payne slams California gov's bid for coronavirus bailout as 'beyond the pale' Fox Business Network anchor Charles Payne told “America’s Newsroom" Wednesday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom's request for federal money to help close the state's coronavirus-induced budget deficit is "beyond the pale."
May 20, 2020 Adam Laxalt: Coronavirus and transparency — these governors using crisis to hide actions from citizens Freedom of Information laws protect democracy by empowering citizens to hold officials accountable.
May 19, 2020 Pennsylvania lawmaker bashes gov's coronavirus response: 'Keystone Kops are running the Keystone State' Pennsylvania State Sen. Doug Mastriano criticized the administration of Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf for its response to the coronavirus pandemic Tuesday, telling "Tucker Carlson Tonight" the "Keystone Kops are running the Keystone State."
May 19, 2020 Hunker down: Some states say no full-scale reopening until coronavirus vaccine, treatment is ready As most states begin to move forward with measures to reopen their economies, some governors and big-city mayors are now saying the restrictions will not fully be lifted until a vaccine or treatment for the disease is available -- a timeline that could take a year or more.
May 19, 2020 Governors face mounting court challenges over coronavirus lockdown orders Legal challenges to governors' coronavirus shutdown orders are piling up nationwide, putting state leaders on the defensive as citizens and businesses itching to get back to normal take their arguments to court -- in some cases succeeding at voiding the governors' actions.