Harvard And Other Universities Turn Down Relief Funds Amid Swell Of Criticism
President Trump and others criticized "elite, wealthy institutions" for money allocated to them by a federal package.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine: Reopening State Demands A 'Nuanced Balance'
"No one is more anxious to do that than I am," DeWine told NPR, after protesters gathered to demand the state's coronavirus restrictions lifted. "But we also have to do it in a rational way."
Trump Criticizes WHO And Threatens To Pull U.S. Funding
Trump said that the United States funds the majority of the organization's budget. The U.S. provided 14.67% of the WHO's funding in 2018-2019.
How 15 Days Became 45: Trump Extends Guidelines To Slow Coronavirus
After two weeks of wavering on guidelines that put normal American life on hold, President Trump extended until April 30 measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Trump Issues Travel Advisory, Not Quarantine, For New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
The president's decision came hours after floating the possibility that he would issue quarantines for the hard-hit states. The CDC later advised residents against non-essential travel for 14 days.
'American Poison' Aims To Show How Race Is At The Root Of U.S. Problems
Journalist Eduardo Porter has written a book that cuts to the root of racism, tracing it from slavery, Jim Crow, and segregation — and bringing it to today — with unblinking honesty and facts.
Bloomberg Decides Against Super PAC, Transfers $18 Million To Democratic Party
The former presidential candidate's campaign had suggested it would create a super PAC to take on President Trump, but it has decided to change course.
In 'Plot Against America,' David Simon Finds Present Day In An Imagined Past
Simon has adapted Philip Roth's 2004 novel, about aviation legend Charles Lindbergh being elected president. "It's startling how allegorical it is to our current political moment," he says.
'We Love Them': Trump Tours And Consoles Tornado-Ravaged Tennessee
At least 24 people died and dozens more were injured in the storms across the state earlier this week. On Friday, the president visited some of the hardest-hit areas with a message of hope.
U.S. Launches 'Defensive Strike' At Taliban As Fragile Afghan Peace Deal Teeters
The strike followed President Trump's call with the Taliban, during which he says they agreed "we don't want violence." Still, the group has led a wave of attacks since signing the landmark deal.