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    Coronavirus upends US election cycle as officials scramble to protect voters

    Primaries have been delayed and conventions are in question as calls for voting by mail raise concerns of their own Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Unused voting stations are taken down in Cleveland after Ohio halted its primary election. Photograph: David Maxwell/EPA When Spelman College announced this […] More

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    #WhereIsJoe: Biden campaign tries to stay relevant amid coronavirus

    #WhereIsJoe: Biden campaign tries to stay relevant amid coronavirus The Democratic frontrunner faces an unprecedented political challenge as he seeks traction while working from home Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Joe Biden discusses the coronavirus in Wilmington, Delaware, this month. Photograph: Barcroft Media via Getty Images Video […] More

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    Coronavirus US live: single Republican may stall $2.2tn stimulus package

    US surpasses China for highest number of confirmed cases How US governors are fighting coronavirus – and Trump Did a New York Times article inspire Trump’s ‘back to work’ plan? See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution LIVE Updated Play Video US House votes on massive coronavirus relief package […] More

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    Coronavirus US live: House to vote on historic $2.2tn stimulus package

    Record 3.3 million Americans file for unemployment US stimulus: are you eligible and how much will you get? What happens if Trump loosens restrictions too soon? See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution LIVE Updated Mitch McConnell enters the Senate Chamber Floor after Congress agreed to a multi-trillion dollar […] More

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    America Called Its Government, But No One Answered

    I have just finished a couple of weeks on the road in Texas, during which time the coronavirus pandemic blew up across the American landscape. The best sign that something serious was happening while I was on the road was the number of guys in truck stop and convenience store restrooms washing their hands after taking […] More

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    Coronavirus US live: surgeon general warns ‘this week it’s going to get bad’

    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

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    Bernie Sanders reassesses campaign after Biden builds formidable lead

    The Vermont senator’s presidential campaign has seen little but bad news recently as it admits ‘losing the battle over electability’ The Vermont senator Bernie Sanders got thumped in the latest round of Democratic presidential primary contests and, once again, Sanders and his team are reassessing their path forward. It’s becoming a familiar cycle: former vice-president […] More

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    Coronavirus US updates: Trump closing Canada border for ‘non-essential traffic’ – live

    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