Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit

Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.

DC Public Schools will begin with all virtual start to school year

D.C. Public Schools will begin the upcoming school year virtually. DCPS Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday.

Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll

The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.

Administration wants West Wing remodel money in virus bill

The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”

Fauci suggests goggles, eye shield for better protection against coronavirus

Fauci recommended goggles in addition to a face mask for those who want “perfect protection” from the COVID-19, but admitted it’s not “universally recommended.”

New travel order to require students moving to DC from COVID-19 hotspots to self-quarantine for 2 weeks

Mayor Muriel Bowser's new travel order is impacting the way Universities reopen this fall. While some colleges are going 100% virtual learning, others are bringing students to campus. 

Unemployment benefits to be dramatically slashed for millions of jobless Americans this week

Unemployment benefits are about to be dramatically slashed for millions of jobless Americans. The federal provision that gives people an extra $600 a week in pandemic unemployment assistance on top of state benefits ends this week, and right now, there‘s no agreement on Capitol Hill about how to proceed.

Massive pool parties being held in Prince George's County amid pandemic

The world is in the middle of a pandemic and people are getting sick every single day. But that hasn’t stopped massive pool parties from being held in Prince George’s County, including on several occasions last week.

Maryland expands masks order to all public spaces; will remain in phase 2

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that face coverings will be required in all public spaces across the state, effective July 31 at 5 p.m.

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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan provides an update on the state's response to the novel coronavirus.

Trump dismisses virus aid for cities, lashes out at GOP

President Donald Trump is dismissing Democratic demands to include aid for cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus relief package.