Congressional standoff deepens in talks for more coronavirus aid 

The White House's top negotiator tried to revive stalled talks today over coronavirus aid,...

States on hook for Trump’s unemployment plan; Louisiana’s next steps uncertain

Whether President Donald Trump has the constitutional authority to extend federal unemployment benefits by...

Dems try to revive COVID-19 aid talks as Trump considers executive orders

Democratic leaders launched a last-ditch effort to revive collapsing Washington talks on vital COVID-19...

Some movement reported in DC talks on next COVID-19 aid package 

After more than a week’s worth of meetings, at least some clarity is emerging...

Judge to hear legal challenge of Louisiana virus regulations 

Gov. John Bel Edwards' administration is readying this morning to defend Louisiana's statewide mask...

698 Louisiana businesses cited for violating virus rules

Nearly 700 restaurants, bars and businesses in Louisiana were cited in July for violating...

Trump, GOP soften on opposition to $600 jobless benefit as debate continues  

The White House and its GOP allies appear to be retreating from their opposition...

Attorney suing Edwards on behalf of Acadiana bar owners not sure if he’ll also file suit here 

The Alexandria-based attorney representing 11 Acadiana bar owners who filed a lawsuit Wednesday against...

US economy shrank at record-breaking 33% rate last quarter

The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 32.9% annual rate in the April-June quarter—by...

White House, Senate GOP try again on $1T virus relief package

Suggesting a narrower pandemic relief package may be all that's possible, the White House...