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How 15 Days Became 45: Trump Extends Guidelines To Slow Coronavirus
After two weeks of wavering on guidelines that put normal American life on hold, President Trump extended until April 30 measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Trump To Speak With Putin About Russia's Oil Price War With Saudi Arabia
Russia and Saudi Arabia have been engaged in a price war that has driven world oil prices down dramatically.
FACT CHECK: U.S. Lags On Testing, Despite Trump's Claims
The president repeated his claim that the U.S. is surpassing all other countries in coronavirus testing. But measured on a per capita basis, the U.S. is far behind other countries.
Despite Trump's Claims, U.S. Falls Behind In Coronavirus Testing
President Trump said guidelines urging social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus will remain in place for at least another month. He also stated testing is ramping up, but is it?
U.S. Continues To Point Out That China Is Where Coronavirus Began
The U.S. and China have clashed over the handling of the coronavirus outbreak. China is using its soft power to compete with the U.S. for influence during the pandemic.
News Brief: Social Distancing, COVID-19 Modeling, New York Deaths
To fight the coronavirus, social distancing guidelines are extended for 30 more days. New models predict how the virus may play out in the U.S. And in New York, more than 1,000 have died of COVID-19.
To Fight Virus, Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines For 30 More Days
Trump had initially announced 15-day guidelines and said they would be reevaluated. The 15-day period was set to end Monday.
Trump: U.S. Death Rates Likely To Peak In 2 Weeks
President Trump says the nation's death rate is likely to peak in two weeks, and he says he's extending his 15-day "stop the spread" guidelines until April 30.
D.C. Mayor On Coronavirus Relief Package
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington, D.C., about the economic stimulus package that was signed into law by President Trump.