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Even the president’s critics have urged him to use the full power of the federal government to tackle the pandemic but experts warn of potential dangers See all our coronavirus coverage Standing in the Brady briefing room at the White House last week Donald Trump said that despite new restrictions on the number of journalists […] More
To watch Trump is to witness the awesome and terrifying power of the American president over life and death – a burden he is unqualified to bear Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Due to social distancing, there were only two dozen or so reporters in the White House press briefing room […] More
The US death toll rose by more than 100 as Trump said the ‘cure’ for the pandemic could be ‘worse than the problem itself’ Donald Trump has said he was eager to reopen the US economy in weeks, not months, even as the death toll from the virus continued to rise. The president, who has […] More
Infectious disease expert, who has politely sparred with Trump, has become a calming presence in a time of deep uncertainty Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Moments after Donald Trump approached the lectern to open the daily task force briefing on the coronavirus pandemic, mild panic broke among viewers online. Where was […] More
Trump tweets White House will ‘make a decision’ after 15-day period ends as Senate Democrats block relief package Coronavirus – latest updates worldwide See all our coronavirus coverage Donald Trump has signalled a potential change in his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, amid warnings of a record plunge in economic activity and unemployment potentially hitting […] More
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 government is debating bill of to $1.8tn for money going to businesses, corporations and into the pockets of Americans With swaths of the US on lockdown, stock markets crashing, industries facing collapse and unemployment certain to soar the US government is debating the biggest bailout since the 2008 financial crisis. Here’s what you need […] More
The public face of the US scientific community amid coronavirus outbreak is tasked with countering president’s false statements Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Dr Anthony Fauci, the head of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has not been fired. Related: Cuomo wins praise for ‘wisdom’ amid coronavirus crisis […] More
