Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open

The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.

Blue Angels, Thunderbirds perform flyover in NYC, NJ

The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds will be honoring American medical workers with flyovers across the nation including New York and New Jersey.

Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer

President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.

White House aiming for Trump pivot from virus to economy

After two months of frantic response to the coronavirus, the White House is planning to shift President Donald Trump’s public focus to the burgeoning efforts aimed at easing the economic devastation caused by the pandemic.

FDA warns of heart risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug

The warning comes as doctors at a New York hospital published a report that heart rhythm abnormalities developed in most of 84 coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, a combo Trump has promoted.

Trump approved of Georgia's plan to reopen before bashing it

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face and publicly bashed the plan, according to two administration officials.

No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing

The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.

Don't inject disinfectant: Blunt pushback on Trump musing

Don't inject disinfectants, health officials leapt to warn on Friday, reacting to President Donald Trump's comment that disinfectants perhaps could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19. His suggestion even prompted the maker of Lysol to warn its product should never be used internally.

Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan

“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.

Doctors, experts push back on Trump's disinfectant musing
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President Donald Trump?s comment that perhaps disinfectants could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19 is receiving heavy pushback from health and other officials.

Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals

resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.

Doctors struggle to stay true to science but not cross Trump

Understanding who in the White House to trust can be bewildering for Americans, as doctors struggle to stay true to science but not cross President Trump.

US vaccine agency director says he was dismissed over skepticism of malaria drug touted by Trump

The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.

Trump signs immigration order as part of pandemic crackdown

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that will temporarily halt the issuance of certain green cards as he uses the coronavirus pandemic to push long-stalled immigration measures during an election year.

Trump 'disagrees strongly' with Georgia's plan to reopen

"But I think (opening) spas and beauty salons and tattoo parlors and barbershops in phase one ... it's just too soon," Trump said in a Wednesday press briefing.

Cuomo meets with Trump at White House to lobby for coronavirus help

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was at the White House on Tuesday to speak to President Trump about federal aid and help with coronavirus testing.