Trump Says The U.S. Is Past Its Peak On New Coronavirus Cases
Trump on Wednesday told reporters the United States appears to be through the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in regards to the number of new cases being diagnosed.
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Teamsters President James Hoffa Warns Trump Not To Move Too Quickly To Reopen
Hoffa, who spoke to Trump on a call with other leaders Wednesday, says there's concern that testing is still not readily available and that workplaces will need new rules and supplies.
S.C. Senator Says Getting COVID-19 Information To African Americans Will 'Save Lives'
The coronavirus is hitting African Americans especially hard. Republican Sen. Tim Scott says the federal government is trying to keep black communities informed.
'We Alerted The World' To Coronavirus On Jan. 5, WHO Says In Response To U.S.
President Trump said the health agency delayed raising the alarm on the threat from the new coronavirus. A WHO expert says that in early January, the World Health Organization "was very, very clear."
Coronavirus Updates: Retail Numbers, WHO Scrambling After Funding Cut
NPR economic, science and diplomatic reporters recap the latest developments in the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
Texas Judge Set To Order State To Allow All Voters To Request Mail-In Ballots
Texas has one of the strictest vote-by-mail programs in the country. Democrats have sued, saying such rules don't work during a public health emergency.
Report: Adding Trump's Name To Checks Will Delay Them. IRS Says They're On Schedule
The IRS said the economic relief payments "are going out on schedule, as planned, without delay." The Washington Post reported that Trump's name would be included on the checks, an unprecedented step.
Trump Softens Stance On His Power To 'Reopen' American Business
President Trump had been saying he has absolute authority when it comes to lifting social distancing measures and thus reopening the country. Now, he's been softening that approach.
Oxfam Executive Outlines The Coming Need For International Aid
A new U.N. report estimates a half-billion people worldwide could slide into poverty due to the coronavirus pandemic. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Oxfam's Paul O'Brien about international aid needs.
Trump, Republicans Are 'Exploiting' Coronavirus To Ban Abortion, New Ad Alleges
A six-figure digital ad buy from the abortion rights group NARAL accuses President Trump and his allies of using the pandemic to restrict abortion.