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Trump doubles down on unproven drugs to treat and prevent coronavirus

April 6, 2020 9:11 AM CNN

President Donald Trump on Sunday again doubled down on an unproven therapy for the novel coronavirus: hydroxychloroquine. Without citing evidence, he…

Washington governor slams Trump administration for comparing coronavirus’ grim outlook to Pearl Harbor

April 5, 2020 6:18 PM CNN

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee decried the surgeon general’s comments on Sunday comparing the anticipated swell in the coronavirus crisis to…

Joe Biden says Democrats ‘should be thinking about’ holding a virtual summer convention

April 5, 2020 8:32 AM CNN

Former Vice President Joe Biden said the Democratic National Convention, which has already been pushed back from July to August, may have to go…

Trump put American lives in China’s hands

April 5, 2020 7:46 AM CNN

American lives are in China’s hands. China: A country that the White House has called a “strategic competitor”; a country engaged…

Trump says it was ‘inappropriate’ of ex-USS Theodore Roosevelt commander to write memo

April 4, 2020 4:40 PM CNN

President Donald Trump on Saturday said it was “inappropriate” for the former USS Theodore Roosevelt commander to widely send a letter…

Trump warns tough week ahead as U.S. virus cases surpass 300,000

April 4, 2020 2:02 PM ABC News, Associated Press, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States was heading into what could be its “toughest” week in the fight…

Under fire, Georgia governor seeks to explain his delay in implementing shelter in place

April 4, 2020 9:46 AM CNN

When Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statewide shelter in place order for residents earlier this week, he attracted widespread criticism for saying…

Under fire, Georgia governor seeks to explain his delay in implementing shelter in place

April 4, 2020 9:46 AM CNN

When Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statewide shelter in place order for residents earlier this week, he attracted widespread criticism for saying…

Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson

Trump fires watchdog who told Congress about whistleblower complaint that led to impeachment

April 4, 2020 9:21 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump late Friday night fired Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who had told…

When coronavirus hit her city, this mayor didn’t wait for Florida’s governor to sound the alarm

April 4, 2020 8:46 AM CNN

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is used to dealing with disasters like hurricanes that cripple her Florida city. But none have ever come close to the…

Democratic National Convention pushed back to August

April 4, 2020 8:36 AM CNN

The Democratic National Convention has been pushed back to the week of August 17 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the committee tasked with…

Trump’s fight against Obamacare continues despite coronavirus crisis

April 4, 2020 8:00 AM CNN

Even as the coronavirus pandemic rages, President Donald Trump and top Republicans are pressing forward with efforts to further undermine the…

Barr expands early release for inmates at prisons hard hit by coronavirus

April 4, 2020 7:26 AM CNN

Attorney General William Barr has directed prison officials at a number of federal facilities besieged by growing coronavirus cases to immediately…

Trump fires intelligence community watchdog who told Congress about whistleblower complaint that led to impeachment

April 4, 2020 7:15 AM CNN

President Donald Trump on Friday fired Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who had told Congress about the whistleblower…

‘I’m scared to leave’: Freed inmates face new challenges in the age of coronavirus

April 4, 2020 7:05 AM CNN

John Mele is one of roughly 700 inmates who were released from county jails in New Jersey to address the growing novel coronavirus pandemic. But when…

Countless Americans cannot complete unemployment applications

April 4, 2020 7:04 AM CNN

Eight hours and 48 minutes. That’s how long Camilla Christiansen Poole waited on hold with the North Carolina Division of Employment Security,…

Why these 8 Republican governors are holding out on statewide stay-at-home orders

April 4, 2020 7:02 AM CNN

Just eight US governors have decided against issuing statewide directives urging their residents to stay at home as the outbreak of the coronavirus…

Search suspended for two members of Kennedy family lost in Chesapeake Bay

April 4, 2020 6:55 AM CNN

The search for two members of the Kennedy family — Maeve Kennedy McKean and her son, Gideon — was suspended 26 hours after they were…

When coronavirus hit her city, this mayor didn’t wait for Florida’s governor to sound the alarm

April 4, 2020 6:46 AM CNN

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is used to dealing with disasters like hurricanes that cripple her Florida city. But none have ever come close to the…

‘Normal’ will look completely different when this is all over

April 4, 2020 6:20 AM CNN

We are all stuck in the midst of this thing — whether on the front lines of fighting it or just in our houses waiting for it to pass. More and…

Fact-check: Trump says some states aren’t in jeopardy from the virus, denies saying it would go away by April

April 4, 2020 3:13 AM CNN

President Donald Trump made yet another series of inaccurate or misleading claims at a coronavirus briefing on Friday. He incorrectly asserted that…

CDC now advising Americans wear non-medical face masks to fight virus spread

April 3, 2020 3:19 PM ABC News, Associated Press, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump announced new federal guidelines Friday recommending that Americans wear face coverings when in public to…

Trump administration will reimburse hospitals for treating uninsured coronavirus patients using stimulus funds

April 3, 2020 9:59 PM CNN

The Trump administration will use funds from the $2 trillion federal stimulus package to pay hospitals for treating uninsured coronavirus patients,…

Wisconsin governor asks Legislature to delay primary election

April 3, 2020 9:24 PM CNN

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Friday signed an executive order calling the state Legislature to meet for a special session on Saturday in a…

State Department sends cable trying to streamline incoming requests for pandemic aid

April 3, 2020 8:02 PM CNN

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent a cable to all diplomatic and consular posts Friday to clarify where American diplomats overseas should direct…

Feds direct airlines to refund passengers for canceled flights

April 3, 2020 6:14 PM CNN

Federal officials on Friday ordered airlines to reimburse customers for canceled flights, saying a growing number of passengers are complaining amid…

Trump announces new face mask recommendations after heated internal debate

April 3, 2020 6:07 PM CNN

President Donald Trump said Friday his administration was now recommending Americans wear “non-medical cloth” face coverings, a reversal…

Here are the states that postponed their primaries due to coronavirus

April 3, 2020 5:51 PM CNN

Multiple states have postponed their primaries due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has significantly altered the daily lives of Americans. The US…

Sailors cheer for aircraft carrier commander who was removed after issuing coronavirus warning

April 3, 2020 5:48 PM CNN

Sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier cheered for Capt. Brett Crozier as he disembarked the ship for the last time, an…

Top administration officials said last year threat of pandemic kept them up at night

April 3, 2020 5:46 PM CNN

Two top administration officials last year listed the threat of a pandemic as an issue that greatly worried them, undercutting President Donald…