Trump announces 60-day 'pause' on immigration, will only apply to those seeking certain green cards
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
Small business microgrants to be awarded in DC by the end of the month
It has been 28 days since D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) ordered all nonessential businesses in the city to close -- a decision that forced thousands of layoffs and a flood of applications for unemployment benefits.
It has been 28 days since D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) ordered all nonessential businesses in the city to close -- a decision that forced thousands of layoffs and a flood of applications for unemployment benefits.
District, Maryland, Virginia looking for more COVID-19 improvement before reopening
While some states are already easing up on restrictions prompted by the fight to slow COVID-19, the District, Maryland and Virginia are still hoping to see more improvement before finalizing a reopening.
While some states are already easing up on restrictions prompted by the fight to slow COVID-19, the District, Maryland and Virginia are still hoping to see more improvement before finalizing a reopening.
Operation COVID Crackdown: 30 men arrested in connection with online child predator sting
Detectives with the Fairfax County Police Department arrested dozens of men this month in connection with an online child predator sting.
Detectives with the Fairfax County Police Department arrested dozens of men this month in connection with an online child predator sting.
Thieves stole $50K in wine from West Virginia inn shut down by COVID-19 restrictions, police say
Police in West Virginia say they’re looking for thieves who stole more than $50,000 worth of wine coolers from a restaurant in Shepherdstown that had been shut down by COVID-19 restrictions.
Police in West Virginia say they’re looking for thieves who stole more than $50,000 worth of wine coolers from a restaurant in Shepherdstown that had been shut down by COVID-19 restrictions.
Soldier sings ‘Sound of Music’ classic with children over video call
One U.S. soldier channeled her inner Julie Andrews in this uplifting performance of the musical and cinematic classic.
One U.S. soldier channeled her inner Julie Andrews in this uplifting performance of the musical and cinematic classic.
Burger King franchise owner with over 1,000 stores may apply for small business loan
One of the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S. has suggested that it may apply for a government-backed loan established in the $2.2 trillion stimulus package to help small businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic.
One of the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S. has suggested that it may apply for a government-backed loan established in the $2.2 trillion stimulus package to help small businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon now accepting food stamp benefits in 7 states
Amazon is now accepting food stamp benefits in seven states as part of a pilot program with the Department of Agriculture, the tech giant announced.
Amazon is now accepting food stamp benefits in seven states as part of a pilot program with the Department of Agriculture, the tech giant announced.
Coronavirus cases reach 2.5 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The virus, which causes COVID-19, has also claimed more than 169,000 lives globally.
The virus, which causes COVID-19, has also claimed more than 169,000 lives globally.
FDA authorizes first at-home coronavirus test
The FDA has authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
The FDA has authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
DC mayor says city is ‘flattening the curve in an amazing way,’ but must wait to reopen economy
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser struck an optimistic tone on Tuesday, saying the city has made great strides in its fight to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, but cautioned that talk of fully reopening the economy is still in the distance.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser struck an optimistic tone on Tuesday, saying the city has made great strides in its fight to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, but cautioned that talk of fully reopening the economy is still in the distance.
Don't do this! Teen rescued after getting stuck in washing machine during game of hide-and-seek
Prince William County Fire and Rescue came to the aid of a teen who got stuck in the washer during a game of hide-and-seek.
Prince William County Fire and Rescue came to the aid of a teen who got stuck in the washer during a game of hide-and-seek.
Scripps National Spelling Bee canceled for first time since 1945
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled after organizers concluded there is “no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled after organizers concluded there is “no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nurses protest at White House to call attention to lack of PPE; honor those who died from COVID-19
Nurses from around the nation held a protest in front of the White House Tuesday to call attention to health care workers nationwide who have become infected with COVID-19 and to highlight the shortage of personal protective equipment their industry is facing.
Nurses from around the nation held a protest in front of the White House Tuesday to call attention to health care workers nationwide who have become infected with COVID-19 and to highlight the shortage of personal protective equipment their industry is facing.
Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
Lord & Taylor explores bankruptcy during coronavirus pandemic as stores remain shut: Report
Neiman Marcus Group also plans to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week.
Neiman Marcus Group also plans to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week.
Congress’ $300B package for small businesses may only last days: report
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax speaks out about role in state’s coronavirus response
Governors nationwide are leading the response against the coronavirus in their own states. In Virginia, there are questions regarding the role of Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax.
Governors nationwide are leading the response against the coronavirus in their own states. In Virginia, there are questions regarding the role of Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax.
Child abusers eligible for immediate release under California’s new $0 cash bail emergency mandate
The San Bernardino County Sheriff is blasting California’s new $0 cash bail emergency mandate after he says he was forced to release a repeat felony child abuse suspect immediately after his arrest, and will have to release hundreds of potentially dangerous criminals back into the public under the new rules.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff is blasting California’s new $0 cash bail emergency mandate after he says he was forced to release a repeat felony child abuse suspect immediately after his arrest, and will have to release hundreds of potentially dangerous criminals back into the public under the new rules.
Safety advocates sound the alarm on reckless driving amid COVID-19 pandemic
Safety advocates are sounding the alarm about reckless drivers who they say are traveling way too fast on roads that are nearly empty because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Safety advocates are sounding the alarm about reckless drivers who they say are traveling way too fast on roads that are nearly empty because of the coronavirus pandemic.