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Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama waves as she attends an event for Obama Foundation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in December 2019. Obama and actress Julia Roberts attended the inaugural Gathering of Rising Leaders in the Asia Pacific organized by the O

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Michelle Obama May Stay 'Above The Fray' As She Returns To Political Life

12:46pm April 17, 2020

by Juana Summers

Her husband has now endorsed his former vice president, Joe Biden. But former first lady Michelle Obama is making a return to politics in 2020 on her own terms.

Michael Cohen on the day he reported to federal prison last May. The pandemic means President Trump's former lawyer and fixer will be permitted to move to home confinement.

Michael Cohen, Ex-Trump Lawyer, To Be Released Early From Prison Amid Pandemic

12:10pm April 17, 2020

by Ryan Lucas

The president's former attorney and fixer will be permitted to move to home confinement because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A voter in line in Milwaukee during this month's Wisconsin election. Voting took place after multiple lawsuits to change absentee ballot deadlines, a possible preview of legal battles to come in 2020.

Coronavirus Likely To Supercharge Election-Year Lawsuits Over Voting Rights

12:07pm April 17, 2020

by Pam Fessler

Both parties are turning to the courts to try to ensure that election rules don't disadvantage their side. The litigation campaign has taken on a new urgency amid the coronavirus pandemic.

White House Guidelines For States Reopening Seem Short On Specifics

8:31am April 17, 2020

by Nurith Aizenman

President Trump unveiled guidelines for states to reopen in three stages, but public health officials say they fall short. States are going to have to figure out a lot of it for themselves.

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Colorado Governor Hopes Downward Trend Of COVID-19 Cases Continues

7:50am April 17, 2020

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, about his desire for the state's economy to return to normal sooner rather than later. Colorado has fewer COVID-19 cases than other states.

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News Brief: Reopening States, China's Economy, Origins Of Coronavirus

6:20am April 17, 2020

White House issues guide to help states reopen. For the first time in decades, China's economy shrinks — because of the pandemic. And, questions remain regarding the precise origins of COVID-19.

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Examining Trump's COVID-19 Rhetoric Against Factual Evidence

5:02am April 17, 2020

President Trump is ready to reopen America — at least the parts where coronavirus is less of a problem. How has his rhetoric throughout the crisis matched with the reality on the ground?

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White House Issues New Guidelines For States To Reopening After Coronavirus Shutdowns

8:40pm April 16, 2020

The White House is recommending a three-phase approach for states and regions to restart their economies, according to a copy of the guidelines obtained by NPR.

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President Trump listens during Thursday's briefing from the coronavirus task force.

White House Unveils Coronavirus Guidelines On Path To Reopening The Country

7:26pm April 16, 2020

by Philip Ewing

President Trump has said he believes many states could begin to re-open even before the federal guidelines for social distancing and mitigation expire on May 1.

Roger Stone spoke from the witness stand as prosecution attorney Jonathan Kravis, standing left, Stone's attorney Bruce Rogow, third from right, and Judge Amy Berman Jackson listened.

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Roger Stone Won't Get New Trial, Judge Rules After Disputes

7:22pm April 16, 2020

by Ryan Lucas

President Trump's political adviser asked a federal judge for a new trial after attorneys said there were problems with the jury in his old one. Judge Amy Berman Jackson said no.