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Pro-Trump protesters oppose stay-at-home orders
As the US records the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases, many states have imposed restrictions on movement to slow down the progress of the virus – a move that did not sit well with many people.
Trump's 'I alone can fix it' view and state powers collide
President Donald Trump insists there are "numerous provisions" in the Constitution to support his view that he has "total authority" to order states to open their economies as the coronavirus pandemic roils.
Trump reverses course on power to 'reopen' states amid virus
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he open to some states "reopening" before federal social distancing guidelines expire at the end of month, as he appeared to back off his claim of absolute authority to decide when the time was right to act.
Trump's fundraising slows amid outbreak, still sets records
President Donald Trump's record-setting fundraising pace slowed slightly amid the coronavirus outbreak but remained strong as he maintains a massive cash advantage over Democrats.
Airlines and Trump administration haggle over payroll grants
The Trump administration is proposing that a significant amount of the $25 billion in cash that airlines expected to keep workers on the job will instead be low-interest loans that big airlines will have to repay, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Trump tempers officials' grave assessments with optimism
The U.S. surgeon general says that Americans should brace for levels of tragedy reminiscent of the Sept. 11 attacks and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, while the nation's infectious disease chief warned that the new coronavirus may never be completely eradicated from the globe.
US urges masks as dramatic steps to combat virus roll out
The Trump administration urged Americans to cover their faces in public and limited exports of medical supplies Friday as New York's governor took his own dramatic step to fight the coronavirus — vowing to seize unused ventilators from private hospitals and companies.
Trump, 3M clash over order to produce more face masks for US
President Donald Trump said Friday his administration will try to stop "profiteers" from exporting medical protective gear, shortly after picking a fight with manufacturing giant 3M, a major producer and exporter of face masks used to protect health care workers from the coronavirus.
White House moves toward promoting face masks to fight virus
The Trump administration is formalizing new guidance to recommend that many Americans wear face coverings in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus as the president defends his response to the crisis.
US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
The Trump administration on Monday renewed several waivers on U.S. sanctions against Iran, allowing Russian, European and Chinese companies to continue to work on Iran's civilian nuclear facilities without drawing American penalties.