Sen. Rand Paul Has Tested Positive For The Coronavirus
The Kentucky Republican has become the first U.S. senator to test positive for the coronavirus.
Politics & Government
Andrew Yang Talks Universal Basic Income During The Coronavirus Crisis
Universal basic income has been getting more attention during the pandemic. NPR's Michel Martin talks with former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, who popularized the idea on the campaign trail.
Trump Urges Car Companies To Make Ventilators Without Imposing Defense Production Act
The president encouraged automakers to produce critical supplies that would help with shortages due to the coronavirus. But he has yet to enforce the Cold War relic, which he invoked last Wednesday.
Trump Tries On The Mantle Of 'Wartime President'
Consider the experiences of "wartime presidents" since FDR, including Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon and both Presidents Bush, before deciding you want to be a wartime president.
Update: Congress Negotiates A Stimulus Plan
A massive aid and economic stimulus bill is making its way through Congress.
Pence Tests Negative For COVID-19; 'Hundreds Of Millions' Of Face Masks In Production
The vice president said he and his wife would be tested for the coronavirus, after an aide in his office was diagnosed with respiratory illness.
Fact-Checking 5 Trump Administration Claims On The Coronavirus Pandemic
The White House has announced a flurry of actions it says are making a difference against the coronavirus pandemic, but a closer look finds some aren't what they seem and others remain to be executed.
Week In Politics: Primaries During The Coronavirus Crisis
We talk about the White House's handling of the coronavirus crisis and the timeline for the now-delayed democratic primaries in several states.
'You Can't Put The Public In Danger': How The Coronavirus Has Changed Campaigning
When Americans from coast to coast are practicing "social distancing," how do candidates campaign? "You can't ethically go out to shopping malls, or knock on people's doors," said one candidate.
Pence Aide Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Contact Tracing Ongoing
"Neither President Trump nor Vice President Pence had close contact with the individual," Pence spokeswoman Katie Miller said in a statement.