U.S. on cusp of marking at least 100K deaths from virus
The stark reality comes as only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine, according to a new poll released Wednesday from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
White House imposes coronavirus travel ban on Brazil
Trump had already banned certain travelers from China, Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland and, to a lesser extent, Iran. He has not moved to ban travel from Russia, which has the world's third-highest caseload.
Trump's "Operation Warp Speed" on vaccines raises concerns
Army Gen. Gustave Perna, the commander of United States Army Materiel Command, will head the effort along with Moncef Slaoui, the former chief of vaccines at pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline.
Sen. Richard Burr steps aside as Senate intelligence chair amid FBI probe
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced the move, saying he and Burr had agreed it was in the Senate's best interests.
Pence spends weekend at home after exposure to infected aide
An administration official said Pence was voluntarily keeping his distance from other people in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
3 members of White House virus task force in quarantine
Both men were scheduled to testify before a Senate committee on Tuesday, along with infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, also a task force member.
Second White House staff member infected with coronavirus as President Trump shuns mask for VE Day ceremony
"She's a wonderful young woman, Katie. She tested very good for a long period of time and then today all of a sudden she tested positive," said President Trump.
Pence's press secretary tests positive for COVID-19
President Donald Trump, who publicly identified the affected Pence aide, said he was “not worried” about the virus spreading in the White House. Nonetheless, officials said they were stepping up safety protocols for the complex.
US unemployment surges to a Depression-era level of 14.7%
Because of government errors and the particular way the Labor Department measures the job market, the true picture is even worse.
Tara Reade: 'I didn't use sexual harassment' in Biden complaint
Reade said she described her issues with Biden but “the main word I used — and I know I didn’t use sexual harassment — I used ‘uncomfortable.’ And I remember ‘retaliation.’”
President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force provide a Friday update on COVID-19
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Trump says he'll act to increase swab production
Many governors have for weeks urged the White House to further evoke federal powers to increase private industry’s production of medical supplies as health officials work to slow the spread of the virus. Trump has generally been reluctant to do so.
Global health crisis pits economic against health concerns
Protesters worrying about their livelihoods and bucking infringements on their freedom took to the streets in some places.
Governors feel heat to reopen from protesters, president
Governors eager to rescue their economies and feeling heat from President Donald Trump are moving to ease restrictions meant to control the spread of the coronavirus, even as new hot spots emerge and experts warn that moving too fast could prove disastrous.
President Trump gives governors 3-phase plan to reopen economy
Trump is set to issue new guidelines aimed at clearing the way for an easing of restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while keeping them in place in harder-hit places. Ultimately, decisions on when to ease up will rest with governors.
Trump feels no need for crisis counsel from predecessors
Not President Donald Trump, who has no plans to seek his predecessors' counsel during the coronavirus pandemic, a complex crisis with profound public health and economic consequences.
White House tests journalists for coronavirus
The testing followed a report that a member of the White House press corps who was at the White House on Tuesday has experienced symptoms consistent with the disease.
Dems debate how to hit Trump on virus, economy amid crisis
Trump has provided Democrats with plenty of political fodder, including leading a slow-footed federal response to an outbreak that has caused profound economic, health and social disruption.
Fauci predicts 'millions' of US coronavirus cases, 100K-200K deaths
Dr. Anthony Fauci — the nation's top infectious disease expert — has projected possible "millions" of coronavirus cases in the United States, with "100,000-200,000" deaths.
A member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff has tested positive for coronavirus
Pence's spokeswoman Katie Miller said Friday that the staff member, who is not being identified, did not have "close contact" to either the vice president or President Donald Trump.