David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Trump slams fired IG who helped spark impeachment push as ‘disgrace’
President Trump slammed Michael Atkinson, the fired inspector general of the U.S. intelligence community, as a "disgrace," saying Saturday that Mr. Atkinson did a "terrible job" and that he had the absolute right to fire him. Published April 4, 2020
Trump: No contingency plan for Republican National Convention
President Trump on Saturday said there's no "contingency plan" in place for the Republican National Convention, which is slated to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina in late August. Published April 4, 2020
Trump warns that there will be ‘a lot of death’ in coming weeks amid COVID-19 outbreak
President Trump on Saturday warned that the United States is approaching what could be the country's roughest stretch yet amid the escalating coronavirus outbreak while saying that the country can't stay closed forever. Published April 4, 2020
Trump talks with sports commissioners about coronavirus response
President Trump on Saturday spoke by phone with about a dozen commissioners or heads of major sports leagues, who have seen their businesses put on pause amid the coronavirus epidemic. Published April 4, 2020
Chuck Schumer says he will wear a mask in public: ‘You have to do it’
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Saturday said he will don a protective mask in public after the federal government released new guidance encouraging people to cover their faces amid the coronavirus outbreak. Published April 4, 2020
Andrew Cuomo says New York will likely hit coronavirus apex in about seven days
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday said the state's "apex" in the coronavirus outbreak is likely about a week away. Published April 4, 2020
Bernie Sanders suggests Trump will steer coronavirus money to swing states like Florida, Pa.
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont on Friday suggested that President Trump is going to steer federal coronavirus response resources toward states that are key to Mr. Trump's re-election prospects. Published April 4, 2020
Sen. Bill Cassidy pitching immunity registry amid coronavirus outbreak
Sen. Bill Cassidy is pitching the idea of an "immunity registry" amid the coronavirus outbreak to document people no longer believed to be at risk of infection. Published April 4, 2020
Donald Trump warns Democrats against coronavirus response ‘witch hunt’
President Trump warned House Democrats on Thursday to back off plans for what he called another "witch hunt" investigation, this time over his administration's response to the coronavirus outbreak. Published April 2, 2020
Bernie Sanders wants sanctions on Iran eased back; Joe Biden offers qualified support for aid
Iran has asked the U.S. to lift sanctions that the regime says is exacerbating the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Published April 2, 2020
NYC’s Javits Center will accept COVID-19 patients
The Javits Convention Center in New York City, which has been set up as a makeshift hospital site in partnership with the federal government, will be able to accept COVID-19 patients, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday. Published April 2, 2020
Andrew Cuomo says there are six days’ worth of ventilators in N.Y. stockpile
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday said his state has enough ventilators in its stockpile to last about six days, though he said they're taking extraordinary measures that put them in "fairly good shape" to meet demand amid the coronavirus outbreak. Published April 2, 2020
Chuck Schumer calls on Trump to appoint a coronavirus supply ‘czar’ with military background
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Thursday formally asked President Trump to appoint a military officer to oversee the federal government's role in procuring and distributing goods in response to the escalating coronavirus epidemic. Published April 2, 2020
Anthony Fauci urges ‘close look’ at state carve-outs to stay-at-home orders
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday said state leaders should take a closer look at the carve-outs being written into stay-at-home orders during the escalating coronavirus pandemic. Published April 2, 2020
Chuck Schumer: I hope Mitch McConnell will ‘see the light’ on next round of coronavirus legislation
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Thursday said he hopes Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will "see the light" on pushing for a fourth legislative package in Congress in response to the escalating coronavirus outbreak. Published April 2, 2020
Anthony Fauci: Restricting domestic travel is on the table
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, on Thursday confirmed they are eyeing potential restrictions on domestic travel within the United States. Published April 2, 2020
Bill Gates endorses nationwide isolation measures
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is endorsing "strong isolation measures" on a national basis to try to mitigate the escalating coronavirus outbreak. Published April 2, 2020
Joe Biden: I think the Democratic National Convention will have to move to August
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday said he thinks the Democratic National Convention will have to be postponed at least several weeks after he had raised doubts about the event proceeding as scheduled in mid-July. Published April 2, 2020
Andrew Cuomo: Coronavirus deaths in New York hit 1,941
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday there are now more than 83,700 positive coronavirus cases in his state and 1,941 coronavirus-related deaths. Published April 1, 2020
Ted Cruz raises prospect of coronavirus escaping accidentally from lab in China
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas on Wednesday raised the prospect that the coronavirus pandemic might have originated from a lab in China with the virus being let loose accidentally. Published April 1, 2020
