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May 26 2020
Headline Roundup
As Lockdowns Ease, a Focus on Safety Risks and the Need for Normalcy
As the U.S. death toll from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic surpasses 100,000 in the coming days, Americans are moving to stay safe and avoid spreading the virus while lockdowns are eased and everyday activities slowly resume.
Many left-rated sources and voices have focused on the need for continued safety and social distancing protocols, citing experts who warn of a potential second
NPR (Online News) Washington Post VoxJun 01 2020
Headline Roundup
Top Doctors Say Virus is Disappearing in Italy; Other Experts Disagree
Several Italian doctors' recent descriptions of how the COVID-19 coronavirus is losing potency and prevalence in Italy were met with push back from World Health Organization (WHO) officials and several U.S.-based health experts. The Italian doctors noted that the virus is seemingly losing strength, and is no longer as widespread or viral in Italy as it once was; other experts warned that there
Washington Examiner CNBC Washington PostApr 20 2020
Headline Roundup
US Oil Prices Cross Into Negative for First Time Ever
The price of oil went below $0 on Monday, as the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to slash demand. The crash came after Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed on a landmark deal to curb oil production last week.
Reporting outlets focused on the potential effects the price drop will have on U.S. business, taxpayers and consumers. Some right-rated sources focused specifically on Rep.
National Review (News) Washington Post CNN (Online News)Apr 09 2020
Headline Roundup
U.S. Jobless Claims Total 6.6 Million Last Week
Americans applied for unemployment benefits in massive numbers for the third straight week.
According to the Labor Department, a total of 6.6 million people filed jobless claims during the week ending April 4th due to the coronavirus pandemic's economic shutdown.
Wall Street Journal (News) Washington Times CNN (Online News)Apr 23 2020
Headline Roundup
McConnell Criticized for Suggesting States be Allowed to Seek Bankruptcy
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested Wednesday in a radio interview that financially unstable states be allowed to seek bankruptcy amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic as an alternative to receiving federal bailouts. The comment has drawn bipartisan criticism from throughout the political world, as well as support from some Republican lawmakers.
Most reporting, especially
Breitbart News Washington Post The Week - NewsApr 02 2020
Headline Roundup
Jobless Claims Soar to 6.6 Million
A record 6.6 million Americans filed first-time jobless claims last week, according to the Labor Department.
The massive jobless claims were in part fueled by corporations such as Marriott, GE and ZipRecruiter announcing layoffs or furloughs due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Wall Street Journal (News) NBC News (Online) Washington ExaminerApr 14 2020
Headline Roundup
States Move to Coordinate Reopening Plans as Trump Claims Total Authority
Ten governors in the Northeast and on the West Coast are beginning to develop joint plans to reopen schools and businesses in their states.
This action comes as President Trump says that he has total authority when it comes to deciding how and when to lift coronavirus restrictions.
Washington Times BBC News The Week - OpinionApr 20 2020
Headline Roundup
Shake Shack Returns Small Business Loan
Shake Shack will reportedly return a $10 million loan it received from the U.S. government as part of the Paycheck Protection Program enacted to aid small businesses retain employees during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The company, which employees roughly 8,000 people nationwide, stated that it received other loans in place of the money that came from the Small Business Administration (
Politico Forbes MarketWatchMar 17 2020
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Trump Administration Seeks $850 Billion in Stimulus Package
The Trump Administration will ask for about $850 billion in additional stimulus to support the economy as the coronavirus spreads and businesses face a downturn.
The stimulus package could include a payroll tax cut and $50 billion to help the airline industry.
Washington Times The Hill Washington PostDec 09 2020
Perspectives Blog
When Fox News Gets Out-Foxed
The world of cable TV news used to be such a simple place. Fox was conservative, MSNBC was liberal and CNN was in the middle. But that was before Donald Trump became president, and those easy classifications have become much more complicated.
During the 2016 presidential campaign, CNN reinvented itself as platform for Trump, showcasing his rallies and speeches to a point where their
Dan Schnur