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As Trump declared coronavirus under control, local leaders faced confusion and chaos as cases piled up
Frustrated by the federal government’s handling of the outbreak, the authorities took steps on their own to protect their communities.
By Nicole Dungca, Jenn Abelson and John Sullivan ● Read more »
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President Trump extends social distancing guidance until end of April
By June 1, the president said, he expects the country to be “well on our way to recovery.”
By Ian Duncan and Felicia Sonmez ● Read more »
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Trump berates PBS NewsHour reporter for ‘threatening’ question, hits ‘nice’ question out of park
Other reporters have also been on the receiving end of Trump’s frustration over tough questions at news conferences about coronavirus.
By Katie Shepherd ● Read more »
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Bernie Sanders says he’s staying in the presidential race. Many Democrats fear a reprise of their 2016 defeat.
Democrats, up against a president who already is aimed at the November general election, are calling for unity, but Sanders has indicated that he’s in no hurry to move offstage.
By Sean Sullivan, Michael Scherer and David Weigel ● Read more »
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Trump tweets U.S. won’t pay for security for Harry and Meghan
News media reported that the royal couple fled Canada to take up residence in Los Angeles. The Sussexes have not confirmed the move, but a spokeswoman said the family has not asked for help.
By William Booth ● Read more »
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Trump blames hospitals for mask and ventilator shortages
Trump suggested hospitals were squandering masks and 'hoarding' ventilators, without offering evidence.
Analysis ● By Aaron Blake ● Read more »
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Trump beats a retreat on opening the country as coronavirus data, images show dark reality
President Trump said he was convinced by data modeling presented to him by two physicians advising him on the pandemic that showed that the death rate in the U.S. probably won’t peak for another two weeks.
By Philip Rucker ● Read more »
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Andrew Cuomo during the covid-19 crisis is the same as ever, with one big difference: People like him
The New York governor’s news conference has become daily viewing for many Americans.
By Sarah Ellison and Ben Terris ● Read more »
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The Trailer: Answers to your questions about the primary, election timing, vote-by-mail and more
And what New York's primary delay means for the Democrats, and new polls finding the president still underwater despite the crisis.
By David Weigel ● Read more »
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Fact Checker | 11 to 100,000: What went wrong with coronavirus testing in the U.S.
Missteps in rolling out the coronavirus testing infrastructure went unaddressed by leaders at the highest level of government, leaving the country blind to the virus's spread.
Analysis ● By Meg Kelly, Sarah Cahlan and Elyse Samuels ● Read more »
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This tourist haven sits in a pro-Trump community — and at the nexus of a debate about our next economic steps
Local leaders in Fort Myers, Fla., want to agree with the president that America should restart business soon, but after being stunned by early covid-19 deaths, they are inching toward more restrictions.
By Cleve Wootson ● Read more »
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No one will win the U.S. and China’s coronavirus contest
The reality is that neither side has acquitted itself well so far during the crisis.
Analysis ● By Ishaan Tharoor ● Read more »
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Post-ABC poll shows Trump and Biden in a competitive race for the White House
Gains by the president have shrunk a lead Biden enjoyed a month ago and his voters are more enthusiastic than Biden’s
By Scott Clement and Dan Balz ● Read more »
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