Trump coronavirus task force to brief media

By Debra J. Saunders / Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 9, 2020 - 2:01 pm

Updated April 9, 2020 - 4:38 pm

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday held separate phone calls with Senate Republicans and Democrats in an unsuccessful attempt to win passage of an additional $250 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program.

Meanwhile, the White House dropped hints at restarting an economy that has ground to a halt amid measures designed to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, measures that have sent unemployment claims skyrocketing.

The daily Coronavirus Task Force briefing is beginning soon.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact Debra J. Saunders at dsaunders@reviewjournal.com or 202-662-7391. Follow @DebraJSaunders on Twitter.

Biden to designate Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument today

By Jessica Hill / RJ

March 21, 2023 - 2:00 am

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Nevada’s homeless people may get free IDs, birth certificates

By Taylor R. Avery / RJ

March 20, 2023 - 6:13 pm

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4 guilty of conspiracy in latest Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial

By Michael Kunzelman and Alanna Durkin Richer The Associated Press

March 20, 2023 - 1:10 pm

The verdict comes as the prosecution on Monday rested its case in another high-profile Capitol riot trial against former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants.

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By Eric Tucker and Michael Kunzelman The Associated Press

March 20, 2023 - 9:09 am

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By Lorraine Longhi / RJ

March 20, 2023 - 11:52 am

After a video posted to social media showed a CCSD police officer throwing a student to the ground, the RJ requested a copy of the incident report, as well as any prior complaints that had been made against the involved officer.

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‘You poor. You stupid.’: How a welfare mom took on the system. And won.

By Jason Bracelin / RJ

March 20, 2023 - 10:38 am

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ICE detainees sent out of state as punishment for seeking care, letter claims

By David Wilson / RJ

March 20, 2023 - 9:26 am

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Here’s why this Henderson City Council election will be different

By Mark Credico / RJ

March 17, 2023 - 4:16 pm

Ballots for the special election will be mailed out to eligible residents, according to Henderson officials. Residents will also be able to vote in person.

Allegiant Stadium draws nearly 1.7M attendees in 2022

By Mick Akers / RJ

March 17, 2023 - 4:19 pm

Allegiant Stadium continues to prove itself as one of Las Vegas’ biggest draws with nearly 1.7 million fans attending events at the $2 billion facility in 2022.