Claire Hansen
Staff Writer
1.9M More Americans Seek Unemployment
The number of claims released Thursday is the lowest weekly figure since the coronavirus started spreading widely in the U.S.
Richmond to Remove Lee Statue
The removal of the Confederate memorial comes amid national protests over the death of an unarmed black man, which has reinvigorated conversations about racism in the U.S.
More Charges in George Floyd Death
Four former officers now face charges in Floyd’s death, which has sparked widespread protests across the country.
Barr: ‘Greater’ Law Enforcement in D.C. Tuesday
The attorney general made the statement after a tense night of demonstrations.
Catholic Church Denounces Trump Visit
The statement comes after protesters on Monday night were forcibly dispersed from an area near the White House before the president’s visit to a nearby church.
White House Clarifies Trump Remarks on Antifa
President Donald Trump on Sunday tweeted that the U.S. would label the far-left movement a terrorist group despite what appears to be a lack of clear legal authority.
Consumer Spending Plummeted in April
Consumer spending fell to a record low last month despite a rise in personal income due to government stimulus money.
White House to Forgo Economic Report
The move breaks with precedent and comes amid a sharp economic downturn caused by the coronavirus.
GE to Stop Making Lightbulbs
The company is selling its lighting division, it announced Wednesday.
2.1M More Workers File Jobless Claims
More than a quarter of workers have filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March.
