Trump to suspend U.S. immigration for 60 days
The president provided a rationale for the unprecedented decision that was primarily economic, arguing that he wants Americans to have access to work as millions of people have lost their jobs amid the coronavirus crisis.
CDC director warns second wave of virus is likely to be even more devastating
The nation’s top public health official warned that a second wave of the novel coronavirus would probably coincide with the start of flu season and could overwhelm the health system.
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Inside the conservative networks backing anti-quarantine protests
The protests erupting over coronavirus restrictions are often coordinated and backed by longtime conservative activists, whose organizations were built with funding from Republican megadonors.
In two states, a vast testing gap shows what it means to have no national strategy
Kentucky and Rhode Island have done nearly the same number of coronavirus tests — but with vastly different sized populations. And that makes all the difference.
Senate passes $484 billion bill that would expand aid for businesses, hospitals
The vote comes just a few weeks after Congress passed a broader $2 trillion law that aimed to address economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. The House plans to vote on the measure Thursday.
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