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    Biden wins latest Democratic primaries, building formidable lead over Sanders – live

    Former vice-president takes Arizona, Florida and Illinois Sanders proposes $2,000 monthly payments for coronavirus relief Coronavirus – latest updates Democratic primaries results – follow the votes Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 3.15am GMT Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the Arizona primary, completing his three-state sweep tonight. Biden is leading […] More

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    Closures and confusion as US voters go to the polls amid coronavirus concerns

    Florida, Illinois and Arizona held primaries on Tuesday despite the coronavirus outbreak – and there were predictable glitches Voters faced confusion, a shortage of poll workers, and shifting or closed polling stations on Tuesday in Florida, Illinois and Arizona – the three key states that still held their primaries despite concerns over coronavirus and pressures […] More

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    Trump reportedly seeking $850bn stimulus package amid coronavirus – live updates

    US states improvise coronavirus rules in absence of federal leadership Biden poised for more successful primaries Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 2.54pm GMT New York governor Andrew Cuomo spoke to Donald Trump this morning. They’ve been in an unpleasant and scary spat in recent days. Cuomo is asking Washington for help. 2.38pm […] More

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    Ohio primary vote halted at last minute amid coronavirus court battle

    Health officials step in after judge refuses Governor’s recommendation to postponing in-person voting Heath officials in Ohio have postponed the state’s primary vote just hours before polls were set to open, an 11th-hour decision that came after a judge denied the Governor’s request to postpone the vote because of the coronavirus. Health director Amy Acton […] More

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    Who won the Biden-Sanders debate? Our panelists weigh in

    The former vice-president and his more leftwing rival faced off in the first two-person Democratic debate Throughout this primary, I’ve heard supporters of other candidates complain about Bernie Sanders’ tendency to raise his voice. Where the hell was that yelling Bernie on Sunday night? His tendency to try to keep an undignified process dignified and […] More