Wednesday's Headlines: Push to reopen economy runs up against wary workers and consumers
Trump orders meat plants to stay open, even as many become hot spots; A former reporter in China now shapes Trump's hard-line policy toward Beijing; Cities fear summer heat waves will quickly become deadly; Nurses are trying to save us from the virus, and from ourselves; Pence meets with Mayo Clinic patients, staff while not wearing face mask; Trump sends a gushing letter to stimulus check recipients, drawing rebuke from some; Americans are in the dark on one of the administration's key covid-19 response tools ; Trump tests his most promising coronavirus antidote: Lies; A winning media strategy for Trump: More one-on-one interviews; Why are Florida Republicans trying to keep 1.4 million citizens from voting?; How the Pentagon is struggling to stay out of politics; On Biden and the Tara Reade allegation, do our normal standards apply?; Rep. Justin Amash to seek Libertarian nomination for president; Democrats react to Biden assault allegation with pleas for explanation — or with silence; Biden wins Ohio primary as Democratic incumbent fends off a left-wing challenger in 3rd district
Preparations in several states collided with the reality that persuading employees and shoppers to resume their roles powering the U.S. economy may prove difficult.
Deputy national security adviser Matthew Pottinger urged President Trump to adopt the term "Wuhan virus" and has promoted a confrontational approach during the pandemic.
By David Nakamura, Carol Leonnig and Ellen Nakashima ●Read more »
The president is now sending letters required by law to those who have received economic relief payments. Some recipients say the letter seems political.
The Michigan congressman's decision ends months of speculation that the former Republican would run as an alternative to President Trump and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Many in the party have been caught between the desire to support women alleging misconduct and to protect their party's presumptive presidential nominee.
By Sean Sullivan, Matt Viser and Annie Linskey ●Read more »
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