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Politics
Coronavirus Updates: Congress Considers More Action, Scientists React
NPR science and White House correspondents relay the latest in the United States response to the coronavirus epidemic.
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Health
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.
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Politics
Coronavirus Updates: Trump Signs Relief Bill
NPR politics and science correspondents round up the latest news in the federal response to the coronavirus epidemic in the United States, including of the passage of the emergency rescue bill.
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Politics
U.S., China Accuse Each Other Of Mishandling COVID-19 Outbreak
In Washington D.C., China hawks are using the coronavirus pandemic to argue that the U.S. needs a tough economic and geopolitical stance against China. President Trump is echoing those views.
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Health
Trump, Governors To Discuss Coronavirus Strategy As FEMA Takes Bigger Role
The Federal Emergency Management Agency usually steps in to help with hurricanes and other natural disasters. Now, it will help states overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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National
Trump To Discuss Coronavirus Amid Growing Crisis, Scrutiny Of His Response
President Trump is holding a news conference Friday afternoon, with multiple reports that he plans to declare a national emergency. Watch his remarks live beginning at 3 p.m. ET.
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Politics
Trump Bans Travelers From Some European Countries To The U.S.
The 30-day ban is an attempt to stem the spread of coronavirus. The president announced that measure, along with some economic relief efforts, in a primetime address Wednesday night.
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Politics
Sanders' Army Of Volunteers Tries To Rally Support In Missouri
Bernie Sanders' supporters are making a big push in what could be the senator's last opportunity to regain front-runner status.
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Health
Trump Signs $8B Coronavirus Funding Bill, Cancels Trip to CDC
President Trump had planned to sign the bill during a visit to the Atlanta headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That visit was scrapped at the last minute.
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Politics
White House Names AIDS Expert Debbie Birx To Help Lead Coronavirus Response
The White House had rebuffed suggestions to name an official "czar" to lead the coronavirus response. But on Thursday, Vice President Pence announced Birx would coordinate the administration's effort.