Ayesha Rascoe
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Politics
What Does COVID-19 Modeling Show, And How Can U.S. Lessen The Pain?
Federal officials are now predicting that the coronavirus could claim more than 200,000 American lives. The news brought a more somber tone to Tuesday's White House briefing on the issue.
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Health
How 15 Days Became 45: Trump Extends Guidelines To Slow Coronavirus
After two weeks of wavering on guidelines that put normal American life on hold, President Trump extended until April 30 measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
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Politics
Trump: U.S. Death Rates Likely To Peak In 2 Weeks
President Trump says the nation's death rate is likely to peak in two weeks, and he says he's extending his 15-day "stop the spread" guidelines until April 30.
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Politics
Trump Shuts Border With Canada, Blames 'Chinese Virus' As Coronavirus Spreads
The president said the border would close by "mutual consent," the latest development in the coronavirus pandemic he increasingly has called "the Chinese virus."
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White House Pushes for Quick, Direct Payments To Americans In Response To Coronavirus
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is presenting a plan to GOP senators that will include payments to small businesses and a stimulus for U.S. workers. "We're looking at sending checks to Americans immediately," he said.
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Race & Identity
Trump Campaign Makes Pitch To Black Neighborhoods. Will It Connect?
The Trump campaign held a Black Voices for Trump event in Milwaukee, part of what many see as an uphill push to peel off some African American votes in battleground states in 2020.
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Politics
Trump Campaign Works To Court Black Voters
President Trump has not been popular with black voters, but his campaign is trying to change that. A Black Voices for Trump event in Milwaukee shows why it's going to be a uphill battle.
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Politics
Michael Bloomberg Heads To Campaign In Utah After Nevada Debate
Mike Bloomberg follows up his uneven debate debut Thursday with an early-morning rally in Utah and three fresh endorsements from prominent House Democrats.
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Politics
Trump To Again Propose Slashing Foreign Aid In Budget
President Trump is expected to propose steep cuts to foreign aid and other programs in his budget for fiscal 2021. The blueprint is expected to be declared dead-on-arrival in Congress.
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Politics
Trump Ramps Up Outreach To Black Voters After State Of The Union Push
President Trump has been heavily promoting policies aimed at appealing to black voters, including criminal justice issues, historically black colleges and so-called Opportunity Zones.