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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Calls mount for probe of firing of scientist who says he was let go after opposing Trump over drug
Controversy has swirled around hydroxychloroquine since Trump started promoting it from the podium in the White House briefing room.
Controversy has swirled around hydroxychloroquine since Trump started promoting it from the podium in the White House briefing room.
Trump plans another ‘Salute to America’ July 4 show on National Mall, despite COVID-19 concerns
President Donald Trump promised a July Fourth celebration for the public on the National Mall despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump promised a July Fourth celebration for the public on the National Mall despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago furloughs 153 servers, cooks amid coronavirus pandemic
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
Trump announces 60-day 'pause' on immigration, will only apply to those seeking certain green cards
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
'Political game'? Governors push back on President Trump's virus charge
A chorus of governors from both parties pushed back hard Monday after President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game” by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. The governors countered that the White House must do more to help states do the testing that's needed before they can ease up on stay-at-home orders.
A chorus of governors from both parties pushed back hard Monday after President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game” by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. The governors countered that the White House must do more to help states do the testing that's needed before they can ease up on stay-at-home orders.
Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
Lacking US coordination, states team up on when to reopen
President Donald Trump, in a roller-coaster week of reversals and contradictions, told governors to “call your own shots” on lifting stay-at-home orders once the coronavirus threat subsides. But then he took to Twitter to push some to reopen their economies quickly and tell them it was their job to ramp up testing.
President Donald Trump, in a roller-coaster week of reversals and contradictions, told governors to “call your own shots” on lifting stay-at-home orders once the coronavirus threat subsides. But then he took to Twitter to push some to reopen their economies quickly and tell them it was their job to ramp up testing.
Experts worry politics will guide voters' virus precautions
Laura Herd says she sleeps better because her state's governor, Michigan Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, imposed one of the nation's strictest stay-at-home orders to combat the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump's actions are another story.
Laura Herd says she sleeps better because her state's governor, Michigan Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, imposed one of the nation's strictest stay-at-home orders to combat the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump's actions are another story.