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Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted

President Donald Trump has faulted the states for not better preparing for the pandemic and has said they should only be relying on the federal stockpile as a last resort.

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Second US study for coronavirus vaccine uses skin-deep shots

The experiment, using a vaccine candidate developed by Inovio Pharmaceuticals, is part of a global hunt for much-needed protection against a virus that has triggered an economic shutdown and forced people indoors as countries try to stem the spread.

US charges 2 with terror crimes over threats to spread coronavirus

The Justice Department charged two people with federal terrorism offenses on Wednesday for allegedly claiming they were intentionally trying to spread the coronavirus.

Direct deposits for coronavirus relief will begin next week, Steven Mnuchin says

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is also telling the lawmakers that $98 billion has been approved for small business retention under a program the Trump administration wants Congress to bolster with another $250 billion in a vote expected Thursday.

Ed Markey falling short of signatures ahead of May deadline

The Markey campaign has about 7,000 of the 10,000 signatures it needs, the campaign manager said. Joe Kennedy's campaign says it has collected more than 15,000 signatures.

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Marty Walsh, in the age of coronavirus, is decisive. But even he has doubts
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Walsh has relied on his vast network of contacts across Boston to gather information, process the fast-moving crisis, and gut-check his decisions, according to interviews with the mayor and more than a dozen civic, political, and business leaders.

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President Trump has lost an estimated $1 billion because of the coronavirus shutdowns, according to Forbes

‘That fight does not end today.' Former rivals, supporters offer thanks to Bernie Sanders as Democratic primary fight comes to close

Bernie Sanders drops out, clearing the way for Joe Biden

Watch live video: Bernie Sanders is speaking to supporters after announcing he is dropping out

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Acting Navy secretary submits letter of resignation, tells staff he is quitting

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned Tuesday, according to two officials, just hours after he had publicly apologized for a profanity-laced upbraiding of the officer he fired as captain of the coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt.

President Trump sidelines inspector general tapped for coronavirus stimulus oversight

Glenn Fine, the acting Defense Department inspector general and a veteran watchdog, had been selected by peers last month for the oversight position.

Chuck Schumer proposes $25,000 'heroes’ pay for frontline workers

Nurses, truck drivers grocery store clerks and others are “risking their lives” to care for Americans amid the stark pandemic and economic shutdown, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

Stephanie Grisham out as White House press secretary, will head Melania Trump’s staff

White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham is leaving her job without ever briefing the press, to be the first lady’s chief of staff.

John Lewis, once a Trump target, endorses Joe Biden

Civil rights icon and Georgia Rep. John Lewis is backing Joe Biden for president, giving the prospective Democratic nominee perhaps his biggest symbolic endorsement among the many veteran black lawmakers who back his candidacy.

Trade adviser warned White House in January of risks of a pandemic

A top White House adviser starkly warned Trump administration officials in late January that the coronavirus crisis could cost the United States trillions of dollars and put millions of Americans at risk of illness or death.

Congress, White House reach high for next coronavirus bill

Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another coronavirus rescue package as President Trump indicated Monday that Americans will need more aid during the stark pandemic and economic shutdown.

Top Wisconsin court blocks governor’s move to delay election

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Monday issued an executive order to delay the state's presidential primary for two months because of the coronavirus pandemic, a move that will almost certainly prompt a court challenge and inject new uncertainty about whether the election will move forward.