The Latest: Trump repeats call to open US schools in person
(World News USA)

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is repeating his call to reopen the nation`s schools, and he again pressed Congress to steer future coronavirus funding away from schools that do not reopen this fall. Trump made the remarks Wednesday at a White House discussion with parents, teachers and doctors who said they support a full return to the classroom. Also joining Trump were Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Vice President Mike Pence, who said the health risks tied to keeping children at home are greater than those associated with the coronavirus. Most of the nation`s largest school districts are planning to start the year with remote instruction as virus cases continue to rise. As...