Below is a selection of articles the Federal Relations team read this week.
COVID-19: US deaths pass 50 thousand victims, some states begin reopening, more work being done to expand testing, and Illinois experienced its highest 24 hour increase in cases. Live updates at CNN.
Nova Scotia: A gunman killed 22 people across a 12 hour period in Nova Scotia, Canada. Victims included a teacher, a nurse, and a Royal Canadian Mounted Police constable. Full story at BBC.
Postal Service: The President has stated that the US Postal Service will not receive a $10 billion federal loan unless package delivery prices are increased significantly. More at Washington Post.
Kim Jong Un: Rumors circulated that North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is very ill. US officials acknowledged they are monitoring the situation, but military assessments do not indicate he is incapacitated. More at CNN.
Derby Police Bust Party: A tweet by Derby Police in the UK went viral after they broke up a party of 25 adults and children violating social distancing guidelines. Full story at BBC.
German Soccer: The German Soccer League “Bundesliga” is preparing to resume playing on May 9th, making them one of the first professional soccer leagues to restart matches. More at Washington Post.