David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Senate authorizes subpoena in Hunter Biden probe
The Senate's primary oversight committee on Wednesday voted to issue its first subpoena in an investigation of Ukrainian business deals involving Hunter Biden, the son of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden. Published May 20, 2020
U.S. voters increasingly souring on China: Poll
More U.S. voters say they see China as an enemy, though nearly six in 10 also say the U.S. should work with the country on combating the coronavirus pandemic, according to polling released on Wednesday. Published May 20, 2020
Marco Rubio: Someone ‘broke the law’ by leaking info on Michael Flynn’s conversations
Sen. Marco Rubio, the new interim chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Wednesday said someone "broke the law" by leaking information about Michael Flynn's conversation with the former Russian ambassador to the U.S., and it's valid to ask more questions about how it happened. Published May 20, 2020
Donald Trump threatens to ‘hold up funding’ to Michigan, Nevada after vote-by-mail announcements
President Trump threatened to withhold federal aid from Michigan and Nevada on Wednesday if the two battleground states move ahead with plans to expand vote-by-mail options because of the coronavirus crisis, a move the president warned will lead to voter fraud. Published May 20, 2020
Jerome Powell, Steven Mnuchin: Federal Reserve, Treasury to use ‘full range of tools’ to aid economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Tuesday told Congress they still have tools to prop up an economy reeling from the coronavirus crisis. Published May 19, 2020
Donald Trump dismisses Nancy Pelosi ‘morbidly obese’ insult, hydroxychloroquine criticism
President Trump on Tuesday had a simple message for the media maelstrom over his use of hydroxychloroquine: Bite me. Published May 19, 2020
Steven Mnuchin: No workers should give their lives to boost the economy
Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Tuesday said "no workers" should have to give their lives in a bid to give the U.S. economy a boost during the coronavirus pandemic, pushing back on questioning from Sen. Sherrod Brown, Ohio Democrat. Published May 19, 2020
Ned Lamont, Connecticut gov.: We’re taking ‘baby steps’ in reopening
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday said his state is taking "baby steps" in dialing back coronavirus-imposed restrictions on businesses ahead of a partial reopening on Wednesday. Published May 19, 2020
Richmond, Va., company wins contract to make key COVID-19 drug supplies in U.S.
A Richmond, Virginia, drug company has secured a federal contract worth up to $800 million to manufacture key medicines used to treat COVID-19 patients in what the White House described as a major step in reducing the United States' reliance on foreign supply chains. Published May 19, 2020
White House slams ‘apoplectic’ analysis after Trump said he’s taking hydroxychloroquine
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Tuesday said some of the reactions after President Trump announced he is taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure against COVID-19 were "apoplectic" and that members of her communication team have also taken it in the past. Published May 19, 2020
Treasury Dept. slow to dole out coronavirus rescue money for airlines: Report
The Treasury Department has not yet doled out any of the $46 billion that was set aside for airlines and businesses deemed critical to national security that was part of the $2.2 trillion rescue package Congress passed in March, according to a report released on Monday. Published May 19, 2020
U.S. turns coronavirus corner on ‘very positive day’
Monday was perhaps the most hopeful day so far of the pandemic in the U.S., as a Massachusetts biotech company reported a promising vaccine trial, stocks rallied on the news, and every state but one was reopening for business. Published May 18, 2020
Mike DeWine: Ohio bars that don’t enforce social distancing rules could lose liquor licenses
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday said the state is deploying officials to conduct compliance checks of bars and restaurants and that the businesses could lose their liquor licenses or face criminal action if they aren't following social distancing rules. Published May 18, 2020
Charlie Baker says Massachusetts relaxing COVID-19 business restrictions
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said some businesses and places of worship will be allowed to reopen starting Monday under the state's phased reopening process amid the coronavirus pandemic. Published May 18, 2020
Gary Cohn on rolling back GOP tax cuts: Everything should be on the table
Former White House economic adviser Gary Cohn said parts of the 2017 tax-cut law he helped shepherd through Congress might have to be rolled back amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Published May 18, 2020
Kevin Hassett: ‘I disagree’ with Jay Powell, recovery shouldn’t take until end of 2021
White House senior adviser Kevin Hassett on Monday said a substantial economic recovery should happen before the end of 2021 -- a potential timeline recently floated by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome "Jay" Powell. Published May 18, 2020
Moderna reports positive data in first phase of coronavirus vaccine trial
Moderna Inc., a Massachusetts-based biotech company, on Monday reported positive interim data in the first phase of a coronavirus vaccine trial, saying some patients who were vaccinated developed antibodies at levels mirroring recovered COVID-19 patients. Published May 18, 2020
Tom Bossert: U.S. needs to plan to toggle between ‘mitigation and suppression’ in coronavirus fight
Tom Bossert, a former homeland security adviser to President Trump, on Monday said coronavirus testing is to the point where the U.S. should see a summer of "low cases" but that people should be steeling for potential flare-ups in the coming months as well. Published May 18, 2020
Xi Jinping: China was open, transparent in coronavirus response
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday denied his country was less than transparent about the spread of the coronavirus, saying China has acted with openness and responsibility amid significant questions about its handling of the outbreak. Published May 18, 2020
Nancy Pelosi: Steve Linick firing ‘unsavory’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday slammed President Trump's late-night decision to fire State Department Inspector General Steve Linick as "unsavory." Published May 17, 2020
