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  • Trump calls USNS Comfort leaving for New York a 'message of hope and solidarity'

    The Navy ship, loaned to the coronavirus cause, is set to arrive on Monday.

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• Mar 28

  • New York presidential primary postponed amid record numbers of coronavirus cases

    The state's presidential primary will now be on June 23

    Mar 28

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  • 9/11 commission official calls on government to change coronavirus response: OPINION

    Congressional food fights and finger-pointing have thwarted U.S. response.

    Mar 28

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• Mar 27

  • Temporary hospital at convention center will be one of the largest in country

    There will be nearly 3,000 beds available at the Javits Center.

    Mar 27

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  • ‘I want them to be appreciative’: Trump to governors

    President Trump was asked by ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl what exactly he wanted from the nation’s governors in this time of...

    Mar 27

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• Mar 27

  • Coronavirus government response updates: Trump signs $2T relief package

    The measure provides for direct payments to Americans, loans to businesses.

    Mar 27

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  • Sunday on 'This Week': Gov. Phil Murphy, Gov. John Bel Edwards, Larry Kudlow

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, March 29.

    Mar 27

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  • President Trump signs CARES Act

    The $2 trillion package is the largest emergency aid package in U.S. history.

    Mar 27

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• Mar 27

  • 36 sailors test positive for coronavirus on Navy aircraft carrier

    After the spike in number, the Navy said it's testing all 5,000 sailors aboard.

    Mar 27

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  • Who will get what and when from the $2 trillion relief package

    The plan provides direct payments to taxpayers, jobless benefits.

    Mar 27

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  • Fears grow over coronavirus outbreak devastating refugees, civilians trapped by war

    Humanitarian experts warn the world's unprepared for COVID-19 in fragile places.

    Mar 27

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  • House passes $2T relief package

    The bill, which includes direct payments for most Americans, now goes to the president.

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• Mar 27

  • Trump abruptly demands ramped-up ventilator production after downplaying need

    The president's announcement came as health care providers warned of shortages.

    Mar 27

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  • EPA to limit enforcement of environmental laws during coronavirus emergency

    The environmental agency said companies have complained of staffing shortages.

    Mar 27

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  • House members angry at being forced to return to Washington amid COVID-19: Sources

    Lawmakers had been told they'd receive 24 hours notice if they had to return.

    Mar 27

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  • Lisa Ling says Trump is 'deflecting blame' by calling coronavirus 'Chinese virus'

    Ling said she was "astounded" when the president began using the term.

    Mar 27

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  • More than 9,000 retired Army medical personnel volunteer to assist with pandemic

    Hundreds of active duty soldiers are also deploying to support field hospitals.

    Mar 27

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  • The Note: Trump draws comfort out of confrontation amid national emergency

    This week has shown that Trump is drawing strength from raw political combat.

    Mar 27

• Mar 27

  • Coronavirus impacts: Disrupted lives, elevated stress, and soaring worry: Poll

    Many report stress, worry, over the virus; 77% have experienced disruption

    Mar 27

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  • 552,000 coronavirus tests have been performed in the US

    Vice President Mike Pence announced that COVID-19 testing is available in all 50 states at a White House briefing on Thursday.

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• Mar 26

  • Inside President Trump's call with governors: a mix of praise and criticism

    The president spoke with a number of governors about coronavirus response.

    Mar 26

• Mar 26

  • White House official offers assurances medical equipment is still accessible

    Dr. Deborah Birx, the coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, said there's no reality that shows 60 or 70% of Americans will be...

    Mar 26

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• Mar 26

  • USDA relaxes requirements for parents to pick up schools meals

    School officials say they need clarity on how often they can provide meals.

    Mar 26

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  • Trump on unemployment numbers: 'It's nobody's fault'

    The president spoke about how Americans need to return to work to restart the nation's shutdown economy, saying the time would come "pretty quickly”...

    Mar 26

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• Mar 26

  • CDC to issue new guidelines on preventing coronavirus spread in state, national parks

    National, state and local parks have become a point of concern amid the virus.

    Mar 26

• Mar 26

  • Americans need to return to work: Trump

    At the daily White House briefing on Thursday, President Donald Trump once again said that Americans need to return to work to restart the nation's...

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• Mar 26

  • New York and DC call out shortcomings of relief bill while others stand to gain

    Who stands to gain, who has been left out of the $2 trillion stimulus package?

    Mar 26

• Mar 26

  • Congressional leaders hope to avoid delay or drama in House vote on $2T relief bill

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a fourth aid bill might be needed.

    Mar 26

• Mar 26

  • Coronavirus government response updates: Trump envisions county-by-county guidelines

    He says the guidance is meant for state and local decisionmakers.

    Mar 26

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  • Klobuchar shares update on husband, after he was hospitalized for coronavirus

    The Minnesota senator says his health has taken a "good turn."

    Mar 26

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  • Eager to move past coronavirus crisis, Trump tries to reinvent political playbook

    He hopes to start getting back to 'normal' by Easter, despite experts' warnings.

    Mar 26

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  • FBI learned of coronavirus-inspired bomb plotter through radicalized US Army soldier

    The FBI's office in Missouri issued an alert offering more details on the case.

    Mar 26

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  • Democrats more worried than Republicans about virus, but all concerned: Polls

    However, support for state and local governments is widely bipartisan.

    Mar 26

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  • AG Barr aims to expand release of prisoners to home confinement amid coronavirus

    Barr said he doesn't want prisons to become 'petri dishes' for the virus.

    Mar 26

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  • A third report a job loss, half a pay cut as coronavirus crisis grips the economy

    One in three say they or an immediate family member have lost their job.

    Mar 26

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  • Cuomo says stimulus bill is ‘irresponsible’ and ‘reckless’

    Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave an update on the latest developments in New York state amid the coronavirus pandemic.

    Mar 26

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• Mar 26

  • Newt Gingrich says he's 'moderately optimistic' about US response to coronavirus

    "Defeating the virus is more important than partisan games," he said.

    Mar 26

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  • American held by Iran hospitalized with coronavirus symptoms amid worsening outbreak

    Michael White is one of four Americans jailed by the Iranian government.

    Mar 26

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  • Senate approves $2T bipartisan aid package to respond to coronavirus

    The House will vote Friday on $2 trillion relief package.

    Mar 26

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  • The Note: Sanders keeps Biden and Democratic Party in limbo

    Sanders has been brushing aside questions about his campaign.

    Mar 26

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  • Small businesses face 'nightmare' cash crunch from coronavirus pandemic

    Feds prep $350B in "forgivable" loans so small businesses keep workers paid.

    Mar 26

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  • Congress pours $400 million into boosting states' election efforts amid coronavirus

    The sum falls far short of the $4 billion House Democrats proposed.

    Mar 26

• Mar 25

  • Coronavirus government response updates: 'Large sections' of US could reopen: Trump

    The House still needs to pass the $2 trillion economic relief bill.

    Mar 25

• Mar 25

  • Inside the coronavirus 'Ground Zero': Elmhurst Hospital in NYC

    Over a dozen coronavirus patients died in a 24-hour period at the hospital.

    Mar 25

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  • Americans still stranded overseas by coronavirus travel bans are frustrated, confused

    The State Dept. has been battling Peruvian officials to arrange flights out.

    Mar 25

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  • Domestic terror suspect allegedly plotted to bomb hospital treating coronavirus

    The suspect was killed in the planning phase of the attack.

    Mar 25

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  • Retired FBI agent, missing in Iran since 2007, died in captivity: Family

    He was last seen alive over eight years ago in a hostage video pleading for help

    Mar 25

• Mar 25

  • Pentagon halts overseas travel of US troops for 60 days to mitigate spread of virus

    The order applies to all service members, civilians and families, Esper said.

    Mar 25

• Mar 25

  • Trump continues to push for country to return to 'normal' life

    The president remained committed to restarting "normal" life around the country, though notably he said it would only be "sections" during a White...

    Mar 25

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