Armed Services Chair Adam Smith requested Esper and Milley testify next week after President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act.
Author: Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY
A June Super Tuesday? Everything you need to know about today’s primaries
June 2 has become the “Super Tuesday” of postponed elections, as many states are trying to cope with a deadly pandemic, and now protests.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized for gallbladder condition and infection
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, underwent “non-surgical treatment” for acute cholecystitis, and is expected to remain at Johns Hopkins for a day or two.
Reports: Capitol physician says he lacks enough tests for all returning senators
Dr. Brian Monahan reportedly said he only had enough tests for senators with symptoms of COVID-19 and not the entire senate. They return May 4.
‘Can’t imagine why’: Donald Trump denies responsibility for disinfectant confusion after some states report increased calls
Multiple states have seen a concerning rise in calls of people improperly using disinfectants after Trump’s comments. He said Monday he takes no responsibility.
Twitter names Trump the ‘Tide Pods’ president after he suggests disinfectant injections
Trump’s comments came after discussion of a study that touted sunlight and household disinfectants as being effective in killing the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Missouri becomes first state to sue China over ‘an appalling campaign of deceit’
Missouri filed suit against China, seeking damages for “the enormous loss of life, human suffering, and economic turmoil” from COVID-19.
Fauci takes heat from protesters of stay-at-home orders, says ignoring guidelines will ‘backfire’
Fauci’s warnings directly contradicted Trump’s calls to “liberate” states where people protested social distancing. Both Trump and Fauci have disputed each other’s statements during the course of the epidemic.
Protests draw thousands over state stay-at-home orders during coronavirus pandemic
Multiple states have seen protests as stay-a-home orders meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus continue.
‘Chinatown is not part of China’: Trump’s tweet at Pelosi is met with criticism online
President Donald Trump tweeted that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s February visit to San Francisco’s Chinatown was “responsible for many deaths.”