The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to hit churches in a particularly bitter way in April. Most anticipate their doors will remain closed on one of the most significant days on the church calendar: Easter Sunday.

“There’s not really a worse time of the year for churches that this could have happened,” said Hans Fiene, pastor of River of Life Lutheran Church in Channahon, Ill.

The FBI routinely misuses the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, according to U.S. Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz. He opened a broad review of how the FBI uses the secret surveillance process after finding “significant inaccuracies and omissions” last year in the FISA application to wiretap members of President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign staff.

WASHINGTON—Three weeks ago, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden was riding high. In the aftermath of his dominant Super Tuesday, the former vice president racked up a string of endorsements and positive press coverage. Five more primary wins followed on March 10, leading to more glowing headlines.

WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats voted Sunday to block an economic relief bill because it did not have enough worker protections. The $1 trillion proposal includes $350 billion to help small businesses make payroll and up to $1,200 for each taxpayer. Lawmakers will vote again on Monday.

How is the economy responding? Markets slumped again Monday morning. The Federal Reserve tried to give them a boost by announcing it will buy unlimited Treasury bonds. The Fed also will lend to businesses and local governments to keep credit flowing.

WASHINGTON—The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be doing the unthinkable on Capitol Hill: forcing swift, bipartisan action.

WASHINGTON—Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he and his colleagues will not leave town until they pass an economic relief bill. The Senate is almost ready to approve a $104 billion stimulus package the House passed last week to mitigate the economic drain of the COVID-19 outbreak. The bill would cover food aid, sick pay, unemployment insurance, and free testing for the new coronavirus.

WASHINGTON—House lawmakers worked late into the evening Thursday on legislation to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said they will likely vote on Friday on an economic stimulus package that will provide free coronavirus testing along with sick pay and other measures for affected workers. The Senate is in recess, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he would bring back lawmakers to vote on the legislation.