AOC: Biden needs a 'real' health care plan

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden should “at a bare minimum” talk specifics about providing health care for everyone if he hopes to build enthusiasm for his campaign against President Donald Trump, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told The Associated Press.

President Trump says he’ll decide on easing guidelines, not governors

President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation’s social distancing guidelines as he grows anxious to reopen the coronavirus-stricken country as soon as possible.

Trump retweets #firefauci tweet, raises speculation of a frayed relationship

Trump retweeted DeAnna Lorraine, a former Republican congressional candidate, who called out Fauci and said he told people in late February that "there was nothing to worry about and it posed no threat to the US public at large. Time to #FireFauci."

Signs missed and steps slowed in Trump's pandemic response

From when he first addressed the coronavirus pandemic in January to now, questions are being raised as to whether President Trump missed a series of warning signs and rebuffed advice from experts on how to prepare the nation for the coming crisis.

U.S. states share, get creative in hunt for medical supplies

With the federal stockpile drained of protective gear, states are turning to each other, private industries and anyone who can donate in a desperate bid to get respirators, gloves and other supplies to doctors, nurses and other front-line workers.

Congress in standoff on virus aid but first checks coming

Congress is rushing headlong into a conflict over the next coronavirus aid package as the White House wants to pump $250 billion into a small business fund but opposes Democrats' proposal to tack on billions for protective gear, food stamps and support to state and local governments.

Poll: Fauci, governors get high marks for coronavirus response

According to a new poll from Quinnipiac University, Dr. Anthony Fauci, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and governors across the nation received high marks from Americans for their handling of the coronavirus pandemic, while a majority of voters said that President Donald Trump’s response hasn’t been aggressive enough.

Trump seeks $250 billion more from Congress for payrolls

President Donald Trump's sudden request Tuesday to pump $250 billion more into a just-launched payroll program for small businesses may hit roadblocks.

Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak

The former vice president shared suggestions on the COVID-19 pandemic to President Donald Trump in the call, according to the Biden campaign.

US ‘wasted’ months before preparing for pandemic: AP investigation

A review of federal purchasing contracts by The Associated Press shows federal agencies waited until mid-March to begin placing bulk orders of N95 respirator masks, mechanical ventilators and other equipment needed by front-line health care workers.

Trump says 'toughest' weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads

President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the county could be headed into its “toughest” weeks yet as the coronavirus death toll mounts, but at the same time he expressed growing impatience with social distancing guidelines and said he’s eager to get the country reopened and its stalled economy back on track.

Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint

President Donald Trump has fired Michael Atkinson, the inspector general for the intelligence community who handled the whistleblower complaint that triggered Trump's impeachment.

Anyone in 'close proximity' to Trump, Pence to be tested for COVID-19, White House says

All visitors to the White House complex already have their temperatures taken when entering the building and if they will be in close proximity to either Trump or Pence.

Poll: Less than half back Trump's pandemic response

Americans give high marks to state and local governments for their handling of the fast-moving coronavirus pandemic that has swiftly remade everyday life. But less than half approve of the job done thus far by President Donald Trump and the federal government, according to a new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.