Trump Extends Virus Guidelines, Braces US for Big Death Toll
Bracing the nation for a grim death toll, President Donald Trump has extended the voluntary national shutdown for a month.
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US Agency Includes Gun Sellers as ‘Critical’ Infrastructure
A gun rights group is cheering the Trump administration’s designation of the firearms industry, including retailers, as part of the nation’s critical infrastructure during the coronavirus emergency.
Up to 200K US Deaths Foreseen as More Cities Stricken
The coronavirus outbreak could kill 100,000 to 200,000 Americans, the U.S. government’s top infectious-disease expert warned.
Trump a Rosy Outlier on Science of the Virus
Groundless assurances keep coming from President Donald Trump, a rosy outlier on the science of the coronavirus pandemic.
GOP’s Massie Outrages House, Trump by Seeking to Stall Vote
The Republican from northern Kentucky is attempting to force a roll call vote on the sweeping $2.2 trillion coronavirus aid package — the only member of Congress willing to stall, if not block, the historic legislation.
Trump, Rejecting Blame, Warns Governors to Be ‘Appreciative’
After days of pleading from the nation's governors, President Donald Trump took steps to expand the federal government's role in helping produce critically needed supplies to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Handling Mail amid Coronavirus: Low Risk But Wash Your Hands
Is it safe to pick up your mail? How about those packages from your online orders? And how safe are the people we count on to make those deliveries?
Trump Seeks to Force General Motors to Produce Ventilators
Trump said “GM was wasting time” and said his actions will help ensure the quick production of ventilators that will save American lives.
House Debates $2.2T Coronavirus Relief Bill Amid Last-Minute Snag
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, who's opposed to the massive bill, set the House on edge by threatening to try to force a roll call vote.
Coronavirus Cases Hit 2 Largest US Cities Differently
Health experts don't know why there's such a big difference between New York City, the U.S. epicenter of the outbreak, and Los Angeles, which has several times fewer confirmed coronavirus cases.
US Now Has Most Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Soar in Spain
Johns Hopkins reported 127,531 people have recovered from COVID-19, about half in China.
In Iran, False Belief a Poison Fights Coronavirus Kills Hundreds
More than 300 people have died as fake remedies spread across social media in Iran.