Christal Hayes

Politics Reporter at USA Today

Email address
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Influence score
68
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Location
United States
Languages

• English

Covering topics

• Politics

Recent Articles

San Jose wasn’t alerted that feds once detained rail yard killer for terrorist books, hateful writings

The Department of Homeland Security never notified local authorities after they stopped the San Jose gunman in 2016 with books on terrorism and writings detailing his hatred of the rail yard that he later attacked, the local DA told USA TODAY.
about 5 years ago

EU recommends lifting travel restrictions for US tourists. Latest COVID updates

Florida has been granted a preliminary injunction that could render CDC restrictions on cruising as optional starting next month. COVID-19 updates.
about 5 years ago

Hospital beds drying up as cases rise in several states; New Mexico updates

Several states seeing surges in COVID-19 cases are dealing with such an influx of sick residents that hospital beds are drying up. Latest COVID news.
almost 5 years ago

‘Our hearts are broken’: Body found in Illinois River identified as student

A body found in a river was identified by police as Illinois State University graduate student Jelani “JJ” Day, who’d been missing for nearly a month.
almost 5 years ago

Hospitals, nursing homes brace for staff shortages amid vaccine mandates

Hospitals brace for staff shortages amid vaccine mandates, California’s prison staff will be required to vaccinate. Latest COVID-19 updates.
almost 5 years ago

Lack of COVID tests could jeopardize school safety; Americans getting vaccinated

Americans are getting vaccinated at the lowest rates yet this year. Unemployment claims rose for the third straight week. Latest COVID updates.
almost 5 years ago

Kids account for 27% of US cases; Sweden, Denmark suspend Moderna shots

Kids account for a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases. Arizona’s program to discourage mandates violates federal rules. Latest updates.
almost 5 years ago

Storm clobbers Hawaii with wild winds, flooding rain; thousands left without power

An unusually powerful storm battered Hawaii, leaving thousands without power and flooding streets across the archipelago.
over 4 years ago

About 4,000 US flights already canceled or delayed amid omicron surge

Americans ushered in 2022 with exploding COVID-19 cases, thousands of canceled flights and quickly-filling hospital beds. COVID-19 updates.
over 4 years ago

AG Garland, Commerce Sec Gina Raimondo latest attendees of Washington dinner

Both Cabinet secretaries attended Washington’s annual Gridiron Dinner where several guests, including members of Congress, have since tested positive.
over 4 years ago

Winter storm updates: Joint inquiry after widespread power outages

Meanwhile, a joint inquiry was launched to examine the power operations "during the extreme winter weather conditions" over the weekend. Updates
over 3 years ago

Memphis police chief faces crucial test leading department through crisis

It’s only been 20 months since Cerelyn “CJ” Davis started leading the Memphis Police Department. As the department’s first outsider chief in decades, she’s facing a crucial test as the agency reckons with the Tyre Nichols case.
over 3 years ago