Small Business Lending Program On Hold After Reaching Limit
The governmentβs lending program for small businesses is on hold.
Despite What You Are Seeing Online, Feds Say You Don't Have To Repay Your Coronavirus Relief Money
Videos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true.
Mary C. Curtis: Battle Escalates Between Trump, Governors
President Trump, governors clash over who has the power to reopen the economy. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis gives her thoughts on the debate.
President Donald Trump Halts U.S. Payments To The World Health Organization
President Donald Trump says he has directed a halt to U.S. payments to the World Health Organization pending a review of its warnings about the coronavirus and China.
Obama Endorses Biden, Says Former VP Has 'Qualities We Need'
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden on Tuesday, giving the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a boost from the partyβs biggest fundraiser and one of its most popular figures.
Attorney General Josh Stein Urges Federal Government To Ensure Emergency Stimulus Payments Don't Go To Debt Collectors
Attorney General Josh Stein today called on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to take immediate action to ensure billions of dollars in emergency stimulus payments authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) go to American families, not debt collectors. The CARES Act, which was passed three weeks ago, does not explicitly designate these emergency stimulus payments as exempt from garnishment from creditors.
UK PM Johnson Out Of The Hospital, Says Staff Saved His Life
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was discharged from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for the coronavirus as the U.K. on Sunday became the fourth European country to surpass 10,000 virus-related deaths.
UKβs PM Johnson Out Of Intensive Care As His Condition Improves
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved out of intensive care Thursday at the London hospital where he is being treated for the new coronavirus, as his government told Britons to prepare for several more weeks in lockdown.
Sanders Drops 2020 Bid, Leaving Biden As Likely Nominee
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the partyβs establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the former vice president is too far ahead for him to have any reasonable hope of catching up.
CDC Considers Loosening Guidelines For Some Exposed To Virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering changing its guidelines for self-isolation to make it easier for those who have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus to return to work if they are without symptoms.
Mary C. Curtis: Wisconsin Holds Primary During Pandemic
Political contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on the Tuesday's Wisconsin election and whether or not it was the right decision.
POLITICAL WRAP: Plans for RNC Amid Coronavirus Concerns
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Mayor Vi Lyles putting a question mark around RNC 2020 in Charlotte. Could that pit the city, CDC, and state officials against the president?…
Trump Fires Watchdog Who Handled Ukraine Complaint
President Donald Trump has fired Michael Atkinson, the inspector general for the intelligence community who handled the whistleblower complaint that triggered Trumpβs impeachment.
Face Masks Recommended, Though Trump Says He Wonβt Wear One
President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that he will not be complying with it.
Democrats Delay Nominating Convention Until Week Of Aug. 17
The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didnβt think it would be possible to hold a normal convention in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Future Of Democratic Debates, Is The Stimulus Package Enough?
WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis Weighs-In
FAQs For North Carolina's 'Stay At Home' Order Issued By Gov. Roy Cooper
See frequently asked questions for North Carolina's 'Stay At Home' order.
Q&A: How Can The Huge Congressional Aid Package Help You?
Congress is poised to approve an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package that will provide one-time checks for most Americans and significant enhancements to unemployment benefits.
Mary C. Curtis: White House, Senate Pass $2 Trillion Stimulus Deal
The white house and senate leaders reach a $2 trillion dollar stimulus deal to help Americans strained by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Overnight the White House and Senate Reach an Historic Deal to Revive US Economy
Breaking overnight the White House and Senate leaders reached an historic deal to revive the U.S. economy that is struggling from the coronavirus pandemic.
