Trump Says He Will Be Tested for Coronavirus ‘Fairly Soon’
The president, who was photographed last weekend with a Brazilian official who was later told he had the virus, had first said he wasn’t going to be tested because he wasn’t sick.
House Races to Pass Coronavirus Relief After Democrats Strike Deal With White House
Democrats dropped a proposal to establish a new paid sick leave entitlement for public health emergencies and added tax credits for small- and medium-size businesses requested by Republicans.
Live Coronavirus Updates and Coverage
Stocks rose as President Trump declared a national emergency and said he was making $50 billion available. The House was set to vote on the relief plan late Friday.
Overlooked No More: Ni Gusti Ayu Raka Rasmi, Balinese Dancer
She introduced the world to the highly stylized dance when she left her village in 1952 to lead a troupe on an international tour.
Is There Really a Toilet Paper Shortage?
The household staple has consistently been out of stock during the coronavirus outbreak. Manufacturers may not be willing to increase supplies.
Amid a Pandemic, Trump Moves Forward With Safety Net Cuts
As the coronavirus upends the economy, the Trump administration plans to make changes to the food stamp program that could lead to nearly 700,000 people losing assistance.
Full Appeals Court to Decide Whether Congress Can Sue Executive Branch
The court took up disputes over funding for President Trump’s border wall and a subpoena to Donald F. McGahn II, his former White House counsel.
Trump Administration Moves to Speed Coronavirus Testing
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration are funding private companies that are rushing faster tests to the market.
Justice Dept. Religious Freedom Training Spurs Concern Among Lawyers
Some department lawyers expressed worries that the workshops were held to teach ways to limit civil rights protections for gay and transgender people.
Those Long Lines? People Stocking the Liquor Cabinet, Not the Pantry
Consumers preparing to hole up at home are adding wine, beer and spirits to their list of must-haves, but shopkeepers worry it’s just the storm before the calm.
Transcript: Trump’s Coronavirus News Conference
President Trump held a news conference on Friday with health and business leaders during which he declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus. Here are his opening remarks.
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