Politics Apr 10 WATCH: Trump says he'll listen to health experts about when to 'open' the U.S. At the end of a week officials had warned would be this generation's Pearl Harbor, White House officials pointed to hopeful signs Friday that the spread of the coronavirus could be slowing.
Politics Apr 08 Congress headed toward showdown over virus aid The next potential coronavirus aid package is taking shape as President Donald Trump seeks $250 billion for small businesses and Democrats propose adding another $250 billion for small communities, protective gear and food stamps. The question now is whether Congress…
Politics Apr 03 Trump administration tries to narrow stockpile's role for states Already facing growing anger and worry from governors over federal assistance to fight the coronavirus outbreak, the Trump administration on Friday abruptly changed its description of the Strategic National Stockpile and put forward a narrower vision of the role the…
Health Mar 29 WATCH: Trump extends virus guidelines, braces U.S. for big death toll President Trump is bracing the United States for a grim death toll from the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday he extended the voluntary national shutdown for a month.
Health Mar 27 WATCH: Trump warns governors to be 'appreciative' After days of pleading by the nation's governors, Trump on Friday signed an order aimed at compelling General Motors to prioritize the production of ventilators under the Defense Production Act.
Health Mar 23 Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months The comments were further evidence that Trump has grown impatient with the pandemic, even before it has reached its expected peak.
Health Mar 20 WATCH: Trump to curtail U.S.-Mexico travel, invoke powers to spur virus supplies President Donald Trump and other administration officials will hold a briefing March 20 to give the latest updates on the government's response to COVID-19, which has so far infected more than 10,000 Americans.
Politics Mar 19 WATCH: Trump, coronavirus task force speak from the White House President Donald Trump has offered mixed messaging while taking a series of other extraordinary steps to steady the nation, its day-to-day life suddenly and fundamentally altered. Watch the latest news briefing here live.
Politics Mar 18 Senate passes coronavirus response measure to provide sick leave and free testing The Senate overwhelming passed a second coronavirus response bill, sending it to Trump to enact with his signature.
Health Mar 18 WATCH: Trump invokes Defense Production Act to increase masks, supplies to fight coronavirus Trump, appearing in the White House briefing room for the third day in a row, said he would sign the Defense Production Act "in case we need it" as the government bolsters resources for an expected surge in cases of…