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Report warned of coronavirus in November: Sources
CDC guidelines allow some to return to work
Can a simple blood test help reopen the economy?
President Bush on pandemic preparedness in 2005
Clinton whistleblower Linda Tripp dies at 70
CDC gives new data on racial disparity in deaths
US needs 18-month coronavirus plan: WHO adviser
Democrats call for $500B more in coronavirus aid
VP talk could intensify with Harris-DNC fundraiser

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Intelligence report warned of coronavirus crisis as early as November: Sources

"Analysts concluded it could be a cataclysmic event," a source says.
18 minutes ago
Passengers wear facemasks as they form a queue at the Wuhan Wuchang Railway Station in Wuhan, early April 8, 2020, as they prepare to leave the city in China's central Hubei province.
1 hour ago

Bernie Sanders ends presidential campaign

The progressive senator has cleared the way for Joe Biden to become the presumptive Democratic nominee.
1 hour ago
VIDEO: Bernie Sanders ends presidential campaign
3 hours ago

Good cop, bad cop: The Trump-Pence dynamic in the coronavirus crisis

The vice president quietly runs the government response amid the controversy.
3 hours ago
President Donald Trump and Vice president Mike Pence appear with members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, April 2, 2020 in Washington.
3 hours ago

Coronavirus government response updates: CDC issues new back-to-work guidelines

A key forecasting model is predicting fewer deaths from COVID-19 than expected.
3 hours ago
President Donald Trump speaks during the daily briefing on the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House on April 8, 2020, in Washington.
3 hours ago

Federal government needs 18-month plan for life to return to normal: Dr. Zeke Emanuel

He also believes election reform needs to happen before November.
3 hours ago
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel speaks onstage at the Klick Health Ideas Exchange, June 15, 2015, in Philadelphia.
3 hours ago

‘They got it very wrong’: Trump criticizes World Health Organization

The president said WHO “got it wrong” on the spread of coronavirus during a task force press briefing Wednesday.
3 hours ago
‘They got it very wrong’: Trump criticizes World Health Organization
4 hours ago

Joe Biden holds virtual town hall

The former vice president discussed COVID-19, unemployment and issues facing working families.
4 hours ago
Joe Biden holds virtual town hall
April 8, 2020, 9:34 PM

Saudi coalition to cease military operations in Yemen amid fears of COVID-19 outbreak

Five years of war have gutted Yemen, making it highly vulnerable to an outbreak.
April 8, 2020, 9:34 PM
Medical personnel check people's temperature on the street as a precautionary measure against the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, April 5, 2020 on the outskirts of Sana'a, Yemen. Yemen has not reported any cases of coronavirus, but still faces a humanitarian catastrophe due to years of internal conflict.
April 8, 2020, 9:09 PM

CDC releases new data as debate grows over racial disparities in coronavirus deaths

Experts say more can be done now if there's more national data.
April 8, 2020, 9:09 PM
Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks during the daily coronavirus task force press briefing at the White House, in Washington, April 4, 2020.
April 8, 2020, 9:02 PM

Bernie Sanders: Everything you need to know about about the presidential candidate

Sanders is the longest serving independent member of Congress in U.S. history.
April 8, 2020, 9:02 PM
Sen. Bernie Sanders attends an event to introduce the Raise The Wage Act at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C, Jan. 16, 2019.
April 8, 2020, 8:45 PM

Who's running for president in 2020?

Former Vice President Joe Biden is challenging President Donald Trump.
April 8, 2020, 8:45 PM
A portion of a voting ballot for a United States presidential election is seen in an undated stock photo.
April 8, 2020, 6:44 PM

Georgia Congressman, civil rights icon John Lewis endorses Joe Biden

"We need Joe Biden now, more than ever before," Lewis said.
April 8, 2020, 6:44 PM
"We need Joe Biden now, more than ever before," Lewis said.
April 8, 2020, 6:25 PM

Trump says drug companies in touch with Johnson's doctors about 'potential cures'

He called himself a “matchmaker" in his effort to help the U.K. prime minister.
April 8, 2020, 6:25 PM
President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson onstage during the annual NATO heads of government summit on Dec. 4, 2019, in Watford, England.
April 8, 2020, 6:12 PM

DHS to houses of worship: Start planning now for life after COVID-19 crisis

The federal agency also warned that security plans should be reviewed.
April 8, 2020, 6:12 PM
April 8, 2020, 6:09 PM

Democrats want $500B more in crisis relief, setting up Senate showdown

Democrats must drop "threat" to block unanimous vote, a GOP senator says.
April 8, 2020, 6:09 PM
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi walks together on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 12, 2020.
April 8, 2020, 5:53 PM

Curve is flattening in NY as death toll steadily rises: Cuomo

New York saw the highest single-day death toll yet, with 779 new fatalities, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday.
April 8, 2020, 5:53 PM
VIDEO: Curve is flattening in NY as death toll steadily rises: Cuomo
April 8, 2020, 4:53 PM

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders suspends presidential bid

The move comes after a series of primary losses.
April 8, 2020, 4:53 PM
The move comes after a series of primary losses.
April 8, 2020, 4:36 PM

Sen. Bernie Sanders suspends presidential bid

The move comes after a series of primary losses.
April 8, 2020, 4:36 PM
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders leaves after speaking to the press in Burlington, Vt., March 11, 2020.
April 8, 2020, 4:28 PM

Sen. Sanders' complicated legacy -- new recruits and party divisions: ANALYSIS

He suspended his presidential bid on Wednesday.
April 8, 2020, 4:28 PM
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders delivers a campaign update at the Hotel Vermont on March 11, 2020, in Burlington, Vt.
April 8, 2020, 4:02 PM

Sen Harris on The View: 'The buck stops' with Trump on nation's coronavirus response

She demurred on consideration as a vice presidential running mate.
April 8, 2020, 4:02 PM
Senator Kamala Harris appears on "Good Morning America," Jan. 21, 2019.
April 8, 2020, 12:48 PM

Could a simple blood test for COVID-19 antibodies help reopen the economy?

Commercial labs are scrambling to develop and distribute serologic tests.
April 8, 2020, 12:48 PM
United Biomedical is now working with San Miguel County, which includes the famous Rocky Mountain ski destination Telluride, to test all 8,000 residents for COVID-19 antibodies.
April 8, 2020, 9:59 AM

The Note: Oversight wars define next phase of Washington’s COVID-19 response

"I'll be the oversight," Trump declared last week.
April 8, 2020, 9:59 AM
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters following a meeting of the coronavirus task force at the White House on April 7, 2020, in Washington.
April 8, 2020, 12:43 AM

Wisconsin election forges on as coronavirus keeps nation at standstill

Wisconsin stands as an outlier as more than a dozen states postpone contests.
April 8, 2020, 12:43 AM
Hudson, Wis., city clerk Becky Eggen displays some of the health alert and social distancing signs Monday, April 6, 2020, that were to be used in Tuesday's election, postponed by the governor Monday afternoon. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Monday moved to postpone the state's presidential primary for two months because of the coronavirus pandemic, prompting a court challenge and adding to confusion about whether voters will be able to head to the polls on Tuesday.
April 8, 2020, 12:27 AM

Trump calls World Health Organization ‘China-centric’

After tweeting criticism earlier Tuesday, Trump said that the U.S. will have to investigate putting "a very powerful hold" on money given to the WHO.
April 8, 2020, 12:27 AM
After tweeting criticism earlier Tuesday, Trump said that the U.S. will have to investigate putting "a very powerful hold" on money given to the WHO.
April 8, 2020, 12:24 AM

Trump says he didn't see adviser's memos warning about pandemic

When asked about January memos from trade adviser Peter Navarro warning of the impact of coronavirus, Trump claimed that he only heard about the information “maybe one, two days ago.”
April 8, 2020, 12:24 AM
When asked about January memos from trade adviser Peter Navarro warning of the impact of coronavirus, Trump claimed that he only heard about the information “maybe one, two days ago.”
April 7, 2020, 11:39 PM

Trump's election-year tangles with swing-state governors unfold amid coronavirus

Trump's relationships with battleground state governors is now in the spotlight.
April 7, 2020, 11:39 PM
President Donald Trump pauses as he speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, April 2, 2020, in Washington.
April 7, 2020, 11:27 PM

Coronavirus government response updates: Trump confirms blacks especially hard hit

Fauci said hypertension, diabetes can make blacks have worse outcomes.
April 7, 2020, 11:27 PM
President Donald Trump arrives to speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, April 7, 2020, in Washington.
April 7, 2020, 11:09 PM

Acting Navy secretary resigns after carrier remarks, Esper names replacement

Under Secretary of the Army James McPherson has been nominated his replacement.
April 7, 2020, 11:09 PM
Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly speaks at a Pentagon press briefing, Washington, D.C., April 2, 2020.
April 7, 2020, 11:01 PM

Trump, Fauci confirm disproportionate COVID-19 impact in minority community

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top expert on infectious diseases, said the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes makes the African American community more vulnerable at a daily briefing on Tuesday.
April 7, 2020, 11:01 PM
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top expert on infectious diseases, said the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes makes the African American community more vulnerable at a daily briefing on Tuesday.
April 7, 2020, 10:22 PM

American family torn apart by coronavirus travel restrictions

The State Department has repatriated over 45,000 Americans.
April 7, 2020, 10:22 PM
American Arnie Fagan has been separated for weeks from his partner Vilayvanh Soulinthong and their daughter Jasmine Fagan after Thailand shut its borders, leaving him unable to get home to them while Soulinthong has been unable to get a U.S. visa to get herself and Jasmine to the U.S.
April 7, 2020, 8:04 PM

Treasury requests $250 billion more for small business relief

Tens of billions for loans were gone in a few days.
April 7, 2020, 8:04 PM
President Donald Trump, flanked by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and his daughter and senior advisor Ivanka Trump, participates in a "small business relief update" conference call virtual event with banking executives to discuss the U.S. government's rescue program for businesses hurt by the coronavirus, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, April 7, 2020.
April 7, 2020, 6:53 PM

Trump abruptly removes inspector general named to oversee $2T in stimulus spending

Trump also has attacked Democratic efforts to check on how the money gets spent.
April 7, 2020, 6:53 PM
President Donald Trump addresses the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington, April 6, 2020.
April 7, 2020, 6:44 PM

Long lines form outside Wisconsin polling station

The Wisconsin Supreme Court blocked an order by the governor suspending in-person voting.
April 7, 2020, 6:44 PM
The Wisconsin Supreme Court blocked an order by the governor suspending in-person voting.
April 7, 2020, 6:23 PM

'Hot mess': Small businesses besieged by problems getting coronavirus loans

Small business owners across the U.S. struggle to get federal aid to stay afloat
April 7, 2020, 6:23 PM
A block of closed restaurants on a deserted street, April 4, 2020, in Boston.The area is usually busy with tourists, but tourism is nearly non-existent during the coronavirus outbreak
April 7, 2020, 6:22 PM

Grisham leaving as White House press secretary after holding no formal briefings

Kayleigh McEnany is moving from the Trump campaign to fill the role.
April 7, 2020, 6:22 PM
White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham listens as President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One while flying between El Paso, Texas and Joint Base Andrews in Md., Aug. 7, 2019.
April 7, 2020, 5:44 PM

Rep. Ben McAdams on COVID-19 recovery: 'It hit me really hard'

"I'm young ... I'm healthy," he said. "It could happen to anyone."
April 7, 2020, 5:44 PM
Utah Rep. Ben McAdams tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in March is now recovered and working from home.
April 7, 2020, 5:01 PM

US works to assure allies, deny allegations of seizing supplies in 'mask wars'

But Trump has ordered one US manufacturer to stop exporting to other countries.
April 7, 2020, 5:01 PM
Medical supplies donated by China and its companies are unloaded from an airplane in Belgrade, Serbia, March 26, 2020.
April 7, 2020, 2:09 PM

Birx avoids treating her grandchild with high fever, cites fear of infecting Trump

"You can't take that kind of risk with the leaders of the country," Birx said.
April 7, 2020, 2:09 PM
White House coronavirus response coordinator Deborah Birx speaks while flanked by President Donald Trump following a meeting of his coronavirus task force in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, April 6, 2020.
April 7, 2020, 1:37 PM

Birx avoids grandchild with high fever to protect Trump, Pence

Dr. Birx said she did not see her sick granddaughter due to social distancing protocol.
April 7, 2020, 1:37 PM
VIDEO: Birx avoids grandchild with high fever to protect Trump, Pence
April 7, 2020, 10:01 AM

The Note: Wisconsin votes amid confusion and worse

Primary day arrives in Wisconsin on Tuesday amid utter chaos.
April 7, 2020, 10:01 AM
A man leaves the Frank P. Zeidler Municipal Building after not being able to cast his ballot at the already closed drop-off site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 6, 2020.
April 7, 2020, 9:55 AM

Georgia Congressman, civil rights icon John Lewis endorses Joe Biden

"We need Joe Biden now, more than ever before," Lewis said.
April 7, 2020, 9:55 AM
In this March 17, 2009, file photo, Congressman John Lewis is photographed in his offices in the Canon House office building in Washington, D.C.
April 7, 2020, 8:11 AM

Military 3D-printing face shields, reusable N95 masks to address hospital shortages

The efforts will increase critical equipment as hospitals combat the coronavirus
April 7, 2020, 8:11 AM
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bahr, 312th Training Squadron Special Instruments Training course instructor, prepares a 3D printed face shield at the Louis F Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 31, 2020.
April 7, 2020, 8:09 AM

Calls to US helpline jump 891%, as White House is warned of mental health crisis

Some federal officials worry the U.S. isn't prepared to meet nation's needs.
April 7, 2020, 8:09 AM
April 7, 2020, 8:05 AM

Before the White House, Trump called NIH 'terrible,' questioned vaccines

Trump repeatedly weighed in on Obama's response to the Ebola and H1N1 epidemics.
April 7, 2020, 8:05 AM
President Donald Trump and Response coordinator for White House Coronavirus Task Force Deborah Birx participate during a briefing after a Coronavirus Task Force meeting at the White House on April 5, 2020, in Washington.
April 7, 2020, 2:53 AM

Crewmember on Navy hospital ship Comfort tests positive for coronavirus

The news comes the same day the ship was allowed to take COVID-19 patients.
April 7, 2020, 2:53 AM
The USNS hospital ship Comfort is seen docked at Pier 90 on Manhattan's West Side during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York City, New York, U.S., April 3, 2020.
April 7, 2020, 2:50 AM

Trump and Biden have 'wonderful, warm' phone call

The political adversaries discussed the nation’s coronavirus response.
April 7, 2020, 2:50 AM
President Donald Trump addresses the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington, April 6, 2020.
April 7, 2020, 1:41 AM

Acting Navy secretary apologizes for calling fired captain 'naive' and 'stupid'

The House Armed Services Committee chairman called for Modly to be removed.
April 7, 2020, 1:41 AM
Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly speaks at a Pentagon press briefing, Washington, D.C., April 2, 2020.
April 6, 2020, 11:39 PM

Trump 'saddened' that Boris Johnson admitted to hospital

President Trump offered well wishes to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has been admitted to an intensive care unit in England after suffering persistent coronavirus symptoms.
April 6, 2020, 11:39 PM
Trump 'saddened' that Boris Johnson admitted to hospital
April 6, 2020, 11:37 PM

Coronavirus government response updates: Trump, task force say mitigation is working

Trump and experts have warned parts of the nation to prepare for peak deaths.
April 6, 2020, 11:37 PM
President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, April 6, 2020, in Washington.
April 6, 2020, 11:36 PM

‘I appreciate his calling’ says Trump about Biden call

The call, which Trump called "very friendly," marked a rare conversation between the incumbent president and his likely Democratic challenger.
April 6, 2020, 11:36 PM
‘I appreciate his calling’ says Trump about Biden call
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters following a meeting of the coronavirus task force at the White House on April 7, 2020, in Washington.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters following a meeting of the coronavirus task force at the White House on April 7, 2020, in Washington.
The Note: Oversight wars define next phase of Washington’s COVID-19 response
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