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Hoyer said he and Pelosi made the decision to halt plans to return after consulting Monday evening with the Capitol’s attending physician, who warned that lawmakers could be at risk given the still-rising number of coronavirus cases in the Washington, D.C. area. Nearly 4,000 people have tested positive in D.C., as of Monday, plus thousands…

Several national retailers, including CVS Health, Kroger Health and Walmart, announced they would significantly expand coronavirus testing efforts in May. The United States has run about 5.5 million coronavirus tests after a slow start caused by the botched rollout of CDC's diagnostic test. But the number of tests analyzed has risen dramatically in recent days:…

Less than three hours after canceling President Donald Trump's coronavirus briefing scheduled for Monday evening, the White House put it back on the schedule. 'UPDATE: The White House has additional testing guidance and other announcements about safely opening up America again. President @realDonaldTrump will brief the nation during a press conference this evening,' White House press secretary…

Eddie Rodriguez (R) and other City of Hialeah employees hand out unemployment applications to people in their vehicles in front of the John F. Kennedy Library on April 08, 2020 in Hialeah, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesWhite House economic advisor Kevin Hassett warned on Sunday that unemployment could hit levels not seen since the Great…

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(CNN)White House officials are discussing plans to replace Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar following a spate of criticism over the early federal response to the coronavirus, a senior administration official confirmed.Any move to replace Azar would be contingent on President Donald Trump deciding to move forward, and there is currently little appetite inside…

President Donald Trump said Friday he was being 'sarcastic' when he asked government officials to study the idea injecting disinfectants as a possible cure for coronavirus. 'I was asking a question sarcastically to reporters like you just to see what would happen,' the president said – after his comments, delivered at length and no hint of…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. arrives on Capitol Hill, Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Washington.Andrew Harnik | APThe House passed a $484 billion package Thursday to bolster small businesses and hospitals ravaged by the coronavirus crisis and expand testing desperately needed to start the return to normal life.Donning face coverings and voting in alphabetical…

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