David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Coronavirus reopening pause, reversal threatens small businesses
Nearly two dozen states are pausing or reversing efforts to reopen as flare ups are erupting, despite a series of lockdowns last spring that were designed to "flatten the curve" and maintain hospital capacity. Published July 14, 2020
Robert Redfield, CDC Director: We need Trump to set an example on masks
Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on Tuesday said President Trump should wear a mask to set an example for the public amid the coronavirus pandemic. Published July 14, 2020
Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Morgan Griffith has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said Tuesday. Published July 14, 2020
Hillary Clinton: Donald Trump might not ‘go quietly’ if he loses the election
Hillary Clinton on Monday said the U.S. needs to be prepared for President Trump not to "go quietly" if he loses the fall election. Published July 14, 2020
Dan Gelber, Miami Beach mayor: We’re a week or two away from ‘shelter-in-place’
Dan Gelber, the mayor of Miami Beach, said his jurisdiction and other spots in Florida are likely a week or two away from resorting to strict "shelter-in-place" orders if the coronavirus situation does not improve. Published July 14, 2020
Adm. Brett Giroir on coronavirus crisis: Seeing some ‘early light’ at the end of the tunnel
Adm. Brett Giroir, the Trump administration's coronavirus testing czar, on Tuesday acknowledged problem spots have popped up in a number of states but said there is some "early light" at the end of the tunnel. Published July 14, 2020
Joe Biden targets Texas with new ad on the coronavirus crisis
Joseph R. Biden is debuting a new ad in Texas, where statewide Democratic hopes have risen in recent cycles only to be dashed on Election Day, in a spot focused on the coronavirus crisis. Published July 14, 2020
Donald Trump: Jeff Sessions ‘immediately ran to the hills’ on Russia probe
President Trump slammed Jeff Sessions, his former attorney general, on an election-eve conference call on behalf of Mr. Sessions' political rival Tommy Tuberville in Alabama. Published July 14, 2020
Pfizer coronavirus vaccine fast-tracked by FDA
The Trump administration fast-tracked trial vaccines for the coronavirus Monday as states across the South and West buckled from the rapid spread of COVID-19, forcing California to close indoor dining, museums and theaters while Miami considers another lockdown. Published July 13, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Not tenable to shut down again for a prolonged period
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Monday said it's not tenable to reimpose the kinds of prolonged lockdowns various states enacted in response to the coronavirus pandemic in recent months and that the public can help slow the spread of infection through measures such as physical distancing and wearing masks. Published July 13, 2020
Biden bolsters campaign staff in Minnesota, Maine
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's presidential campaign on Monday announced new hires in Minnesota and Maine - two states that barely stayed in the Democratic column in 2016. Published July 13, 2020
Pro-Trump super PAC announces $23 million summer ad campaign
America First Action, a top super PAC supporting President Trump's re-election, said on Monday the group plans to launch a $23 million ad campaign attacking likely Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden starting later this month. Published July 13, 2020
Francis Suarez, Miami mayor, considering new stay-at-home order
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Monday said he's looking at imposing another lockdown order amid a resurgence of coronavirus cases in Florida. Published July 13, 2020
Ronna McDaniel: Empty college campuses could affect student turnout
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on Monday said that if college students don't return for in-person learning this fall, it could affect voter turnout among younger people in key states. Published July 13, 2020
Mick Mulvaney: Dr. Anthony Fauci was wrong about masks
Former acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney on Monday said that while he likes Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious diseases expert's record during the coronavirus pandemic isn't blemish-free. Published July 13, 2020
Pfizer, BioNTech win FDA fast-track approval for two coronavirus vaccine candidates
Pfizer and BioNTech announced on Monday that the companies have won fast-track approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for two coronavirus vaccine candidates who are currently being evaluated in clinical trials. Published July 13, 2020
Roger Stone plans to help Donald Trump get reelected
Roger Stone, who won a reprieve from prison time after the White House announced late Friday that President Trump was commuting his 40-month prison sentence, now says he plans to campaign for Mr. Trump if it will help the president's reelection chances. Published July 13, 2020
Florida reports more than 15,000 new coronavirus cases, single-day record for any state
The Florida Health Department on Sunday reported 15,300 new coronavirus cases, which is a new single-day record for any U.S. state. Published July 12, 2020
Lindsey Graham to call Robert Mueller to testify about Russia probe
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he plans to call former special counsel Robert Mueller to defend his Russia investigation, potentially setting the stage for explosive election-year testimony from Mr. Mueller on Capitol Hill. Published July 12, 2020
Jerome Adams, surgeon general, defends shifting guidance on masks
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Sunday invoked extreme past medical prescriptions like cocaine and heroin to explain the Trump administration's shifting guidance on whether the general public should wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic. Published July 12, 2020
