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Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House's coronavirus response coordinator, speaks during a news briefing with the coronavirus task force at the White House on Wednesday.

'They're Feeling Invincible': White House Steps Up Warnings To Young Adults

3:35pm March 19, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

President Trump and top officials are giving younger citizens increasingly dire warnings about their ability to easily spread the coronavirus and fall seriously ill.

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., pictured here in 2019, warned a small group of constituents on Feb. 27 about the impact of the coronavirus on the U.S., according to a secret recording obtained by NPR.

Intelligence Chairman Raised Virus Alarms Weeks Ago, Secret Recording Shows

1:44pm March 19, 2020

by Tim Mak

Sen. Richard Burr issued a warning at a private event weeks ago to prepare for dire effects from the coronavirus, going further than his more public comments, according to a recording obtained by NPR.

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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard had staked her candidacy on an anti-war platform but faced criticism for past positions.

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Hawaii Rep. Gabbard Suspends Her Presidential Campaign And Backs Biden

1:21pm March 19, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

The Iraq war veteran, who has stirred controversy within her own party, failed to take off in the Democratic presidential primary.

Washington Lawmakers Try To Sort Out Coronavirus' Economics

8:26am March 19, 2020

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about federal aid to address the coronavirus' economic impact. The Senate is working on another measure that could total $1 trillion.

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Workers tend to patients at a drive-in center in Jericho, N.Y., that is offering COVID-19 testing.

Known For Disaster Aid, FEMA Prepares For New Challenge With Coronavirus Relief

8:24am March 19, 2020

by Brian Naylor

The agency is best known for coordinating aid after natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes. But responding to the coronavirus pandemic is a very different job.

Trump Signs Aid Package, 2 Congressman Treated For Coronavirus

8:19am March 19, 2020

by Susan Davis

The Senate passed an emergency aid package and the president signed it. An even larger stimulus package is also in the works. Meanwhile, two members of Congress have tested positive for COVID-19.

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News Brief: A Roundup Of The Latest Coronavirus Stories

6:26am March 19, 2020

President Trump signs emergency aid package. Two members of Congress test positive for COVID-19. Sen. Richard Burr's coronavirus comments raise eyebrows. And, Trump takes action at U.S. borders.

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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., said on Wednesday that he tested positive for COVID-19, making him the first member of Congress to contract the coronavirus.

2 Members Of Congress Test Positive For COVID-19, Others Quarantine After Contact

11:15pm March 18, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Ben McAdams each said they experienced symptoms starting Saturday evening. Three other lawmakers who were in contact with them are self-quarantining.

President Trump said on Wednesday that Acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought will be nominated as the office's permanent director.

Trump Picks Budget Hawk Russ Vought As OMB Director As Coronavirus Crashes Economy

8:49pm March 18, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

Vought's values stand in sharp contrast to Trump's "go big" approach in devising the White House's coronavirus stimulus, expected to be a $1 trillion emergency package.

A medical professional takes samples from person at a drive-through coronavirus testing lab set up at Somerville Hospital in Somerville, Mass., on Wednesday.

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President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package

8:38pm March 18, 2020

The Senate approved a new package earlier Wednesday providing paid sick leave and boosting testing for the coronavirus.