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New York Gov. Andrew CuomoAndrew CuomoDemocratic officials, governors push for nationwide mask mandate as administration defends state-by-state approach Sunday shows - Coronavirus resurgence dominates Cuomo: Trump administration 'in denial' about coronavirus 'problem' MORE (D) suggested Monday he may put the third phase of reopening from coronavirus restrictions on hold for the New York City area…

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, his staff and healthcare experts have been discussing a mask order for more than a week. | AP Photo Jacksonville, where the Republican National Convention is slated to be held in August, is planning to institute a city-wide mask order to stem the spread of coronavirus, city hall sources tell POLITICO.…

The seeds of the latest surge in coronavirus cases in California appear to have been planted around Memorial Day. People had been pent up in their homes; businesses shuttered for months amid the stay-at-home order began to open. And as the reopening accelerated, a lot of people were ready to get out.The beckon of summer…

Twitch, a streaming platform owned by Amazon mogul Jeff Bezos, has temporarily banned President Trump’s account for “hateful conduct” stemming from footage of the president’s speeches.“Hateful conduct is not allowed on Twitch. In line with our policies, President Trump’s channel has been issued a temporary suspension from Twitch for comments made on stream, and the offending content has been…

As unrest over the death of George Floyd and racial inequality in general reverberates across the United States, local politicians are facing an intense new wave of pressure from protesters demanding police budget cuts as they attempt to balance keeping order in their cities and enacting reforms.In the latest development, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio…