Coronavirus Task Force Details 'Sobering' Data Behind Its Extended Guidelines
America must brace for 100,000 or more people to die in the coming months in the coronavirus pandemic, the White House's response team warned.
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FACT CHECK: Trump Praises Florida Governor Despite Criticism Of Coronavirus Response
President Trump claimed ally and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken "decisive steps" against the virus, but public health experts and a pending lawsuit say his leadership has been inadequate.
What Happened Today: New Model Projections, Coronavirus Task Force Speaks
NPR politics and science correspondents answer listener questions about the federal government response to the coronavirus and the possibility that as many as 100,000 Americans could be killed by it.
FACT CHECK: Is Russia Really Sending Medical Supplies To The United States?
President Trump told reporters Russia sent a cargo plane with medical aid to the United States to combat the coronavirus pandemic. It followed a phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin.
READ: White House Presentation Warning Of At Least 100,000 Projected Deaths In U.S.
One chart displayed by Dr. Deborah Birx was of what she called a "blue mountain" — deaths hitting a peak of around 2.2 million without mitigation efforts.
Coronavirus Updates: Governors Speak, Model Guidance
NPR science and politics correspondents relay the latest updates on the United States response to the coronavirus outbreak.
As The Pandemic Spreads, Battles Over Abortion Play Out In Court
Republican officials in several states have sought to suspend abortions during the pandemic.
Justice Department IG Finds Widespread Problems With FBI's FISA Applications
Investigators haven't been submitting sufficient evidence along with their applications to conduct surveillance in counterterrorism and counterintelligence investigations, a report shows.
Builder Of Controversial Keystone XL Pipeline Says It's Moving Forward
The final decision to build the project comes after a decade of protests and political reversals in the U.S. Now critics say construction poses a new risk with the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Hogan Says He's Taken Unprecedented Action To Try To Flatten COVID-19 Curve
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan about his decision to issue a stay-at-home directive for his state, and his reaction to President Trump's response to the coronavirus crisis.