Dr Anthony Fauci counters Trump’s claims Trump signals change in strategy that could clash with health experts New York has 5% of cases worldwide Panic-buying disrupts food distribution See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 3.22pm GMT An addendum to the post below: There are now 12,305 confirmed cases […] More
US president says the country is at war with coronavirus, while accusing China of not asking for help at the beginning of the crisis ‘out of pride’. Trump also said the US economy will ‘skyrocket’ once the coronavirus outbreak is contained Trump talks himself up as ‘wartime president’ to lead America through a crisis Continue […] More
Former presidential candidate will also transfer offices in six battleground states to help defeat Trump Mike Bloomberg is transferring $18m (£15.5m) from his presidential campaign to the Democratic National Committee in the largest single such transfer ever made. The largesse is the latest sign of the billionaire businessman’s continued involvement in the presidential race since […] More
Donald Trump has hit out at NBC’s Peter Alexander after the reporter asked the president if he was being too positive about drugs and therapies that have not been clinically trialled to help with Covid-19. Trump defended his approach and said the journalist asked a ‘nasty question’, calling him a ‘terrible reporter’. He also attacked […] More
Republican senator urged to resign after report he sold stocks before Covid-19 market plunge All Californians ordered to shelter in place Stimulus proposes up to $1,200 direct payments to individuals Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution See all our coronavirus coverage 3.34pm GMT New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the state now has […] More
Controversial Hawaii congresswoman assembled an eclectic group of supporters but never gained strength over the top contenders Controversial Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has dropped out of the Democratic presidential race, , the last woman in the contest – albeit a very long shot from the start – after Elizabeth Warren decided to quit within two […] More
Biden sweeps key primaries Sanders pressured to exit in push for unity against virus and Trump Closures and confusion as US voters go to the polls Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution See all our coronavirus coverage 3.50pm GMT The federal government is sending the USNS Comfort “hospital ship” to New York, as […] More
A poll worker talks about voting during a pandemic, and what happens when social responsibility clashes with civic duty When a primary takes place during a pandemic, civic duty clashes with social responsibility. Everybody should stay in. Everybody should vote. My story begins on the Friday before the Tuesday primary in Florida. I saw a […] More
