The week in 15 headlines
This week, President Donald Trump set an ambitious (and some say unrealistic) timeline to open the country back up by Easter, while the Senate and House moved at lightning speed to pass the largest economic stimulus bill in US history.
Monday
- Fauci on Trump: ‘I can’t jump in front of the microphone and push him down’
- Trump privately says he’s facing pressure over refusal to use Defense Production Act
- Trump says things will be ‘bad’ but is itching to scale back social distancing
Tuesday
- The frantic search for medical supplies has states begging for answers
- White House public health expert says anyone who recently left New York should self-quarantine
- Trump says he wants the country ‘opened up and just raring to go by Easter,’ despite health experts’ warnings
Wednesday
- Senate stimulus deal includes individual checks — but don’t expect the money right away
- US push to include ‘Wuhan virus’ language in G7 joint statement fractures alliance
- President Trump is as popular as he’s ever been right now
Thursday
- Michigan governor to Trump: ‘You said you stand with Michigan — prove it’
- Trump previews new social distancing guidelines based on geographic risks
- DC’s mayor says amount of funds allocated for coronavirus is ‘infuriating’
Friday
- When will you see money and benefits from the stimulus bill?
- CNN Poll of Polls: Trump’s approval up amid coronavirus concerns
- House passes historic $2 trillion stimulus despite objections from GOP lawmaker
And that was the week in 15 headlines.
