Election limbo as coronavirus outbreak upends US primaries
U.S. elections have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic. At least 13 states have postponed voting and more delays are possible as health officials warn that social distancing and other measures to contain the virus might be in place for weeks, if not months.
Kansas establishes "HIRE" program to aid hospitality industry during pandemic
TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's administration has developed a fund to help the struggling hospitality industry.
Gabbard ends long-shot 2020 bid, throws support to Biden
Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is suspending her presidential campaign, ending a long-shot 2020 effort that saw her feuding with Hillary Clinton and raising fears among Democrats that she would mount a third-party candidacy.
Kansas Governor signs bipartisan bills to help residents during COVID-19 pandemic
The bills extend unemployment eligibility, education disaster allowances and judicial disaster allowances.
GOP right pushes back on Kansas governor for closing schools
Conservatives are angry with Gov. Laura Kelly's order to close all of the state's K-12 school buildings for the rest of the spring semester. They view it both as an overreaction that is fueling panic and a sign that she's willing to have state government move aggressively into people's businesses and lives.
Bernie Sanders says he is 'assessing' his presidential campaign
Bernie Sanders said he will assess his presidential campaign after his poor showing in Tuesday's Democratic primaries.
Missouri governor postpones municipal elections
Governor Mike Parsons postpones all Missouri municipal elections previously scheduled for April 7, 2020, to June 2, 2020.
Biden wins Washington primary, capturing 5 out of 6 states
Joe Biden has been declared the winner of last week's Democratic presidential primary in Washington state, giving him victories in five out of six states that voted March 10.
'Bigger than any one of us': Biden, Sanders take on pandemic
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders are looking to cast themselves as best-positioned to lead the nation through a global pandemic. At Sunday's Democratic debate, Biden pledged to deploy the military to help with recovery efforts, while Sanders used the crisis to pitch his long-sought overhaul of the country's health care system.
Kansas has 3 new COVID-19 cases; colleges put classes online
Kansas health officials say they have identified three new cases of the coronavirus, making four cases in the state.
Oklahoma Senate votes to ban abortions after 6 weeks
The Oklahoma Senate has approved legislation to essentially prohibit abortions in the state after six weeks of pregnancy.
US surveillance powers set to temporarily expire
Three surveillance powers available to the U.S. government are set to temporarily expire Sunday after a trio of senators opposed a bipartisan House bill that would renew the authorities and impose new restrictions.
The Latest: Trump cancels rallies, virus reshapes politics
The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic:
Judge orders Chelsea Manning released from jail
A federal judge has ordered Chelsea Manning released from jail after being incarcerated since May for refusing to testify to a grand jury.
Missouri has second COVID-19 case as cancellations grow
Missouri officials say the state has a second case of the novel coronavirus.
House seeks vote making it harder to get questions on ballot
The Oklahoma House has approved a measure that would make it more difficult for citizens to get state questions on the ballot.
