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Administration said to be weighing more aggressive coronavirus response Administration said to be weighing more aggressive response
Donald Trump is scheduled to depart tomorrow for Las Vegas, where he will speak at a Republican Jewish Coalition event. UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is still on the agenda as well, despite concerns over coronavirus.
The Trump campaign has held off on announcing any more rallies, but the president has otherwise tried a business-as-usual approach. Even as Joe Biden moved to virtual campaign events, Trump’s 2020 team announce a “Catholics for Trump” event in Milwaukee next week.
Trump said he hasn’t been tested for a coronavirus infection. In Clark County, which includes Las Vegas, there have been five confirmed cases.
Two Americans and a British soldier are reported to have been killed and 11 others injured, by a rocket attack on a coalition base in Iraq, according to US defense officials.
Within hours airstrikes were reported on an area of the Iraqi-Syrian border used as a base by an Iran-backed militia, raising fears of a fresh round of US-Iranian escalation that brought both countries close to war in January.
Camp Taji, just north of Baghdad, was hit by between 15 and 30 Katyusha rockets on Wednesday evening. The French Press Agency said that three dead were a US soldier, a US contractor and a British soldier.
The administration celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the enforcement of a policy that makes asylum seekers wait in Mexico for US court hearings. The “Remain in Mexico” policy will be upheld while a lawsuit challenging it continues.The administration celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the enforcement of a policy that makes asylum seekers wait in Mexico for US court hearings. The “Remain in Mexico” policy will be upheld while a lawsuit challenging it continues.
In a statement, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said, “Today’s order from the Supreme Court is a major victory for the Trump Administration.”In a statement, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said, “Today’s order from the Supreme Court is a major victory for the Trump Administration.”
“The Court has prevented dangerous chaos at the southern border, avoided a significant escalation in public health threats, and mitigated damage to foreign relations,” she continued. “Open borders do not serve the American public, and we will always strongly enforce the laws at our borders and airports.”“The Court has prevented dangerous chaos at the southern border, avoided a significant escalation in public health threats, and mitigated damage to foreign relations,” she continued. “Open borders do not serve the American public, and we will always strongly enforce the laws at our borders and airports.”
The Trump administration has pushed border enforcement as a means of protecting Americans from the spread of coronavirus, despite evidence that chaos and fear at the border could hinder efforts to contain the diseases.The Trump administration has pushed border enforcement as a means of protecting Americans from the spread of coronavirus, despite evidence that chaos and fear at the border could hinder efforts to contain the diseases.
The House approved a resolution to limit Donald Trump’s ability to order direct military action against Iran without authorization from Congress. The Senate has also passed the bill, but it’s expected to be vetoed by Trump.The House approved a resolution to limit Donald Trump’s ability to order direct military action against Iran without authorization from Congress. The Senate has also passed the bill, but it’s expected to be vetoed by Trump.
Lawmakers introduced the bill after Trump ordered a strike to kill Iranian general Qasem Suleimani, bringing the US to the brink of war, without consulting Consulting congress.Lawmakers introduced the bill after Trump ordered a strike to kill Iranian general Qasem Suleimani, bringing the US to the brink of war, without consulting Consulting congress.
Bernie Sanders has received the endorsement of the progressive Jewish group IfNotNow.Bernie Sanders has received the endorsement of the progressive Jewish group IfNotNow.
“As a movement of young Jews fighting for freedom and dignity for all, we are proud to be the first Jewish organization to endorse Senator Bernie Sanders for President,” said Dani Moscovitch, the group’s co-founder. “We are inspired and moved to action by Bernie and the #NotMeUs movement, which deeply embodies the Jewish call to pursue justice and repair our broken world.”“As a movement of young Jews fighting for freedom and dignity for all, we are proud to be the first Jewish organization to endorse Senator Bernie Sanders for President,” said Dani Moscovitch, the group’s co-founder. “We are inspired and moved to action by Bernie and the #NotMeUs movement, which deeply embodies the Jewish call to pursue justice and repair our broken world.”
The endorsement isn’t too surprising. IfNotNow is a 35,000-member group advocating for the end of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Sanders, the only Jewish candidate in the race, has been an outspoken critic of the Israeli government, calling its policies in the West Bank and Gaza Strip “racist”.The endorsement isn’t too surprising. IfNotNow is a 35,000-member group advocating for the end of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Sanders, the only Jewish candidate in the race, has been an outspoken critic of the Israeli government, calling its policies in the West Bank and Gaza Strip “racist”.
According to a poll by Tufts University Tisch College, Biden won a majority of young voters’ support in Mississippi, as he cemented his frontrunner status yesterday.According to a poll by Tufts University Tisch College, Biden won a majority of young voters’ support in Mississippi, as he cemented his frontrunner status yesterday.
The key factor here appears to be race. According to the Tufts analyists:The key factor here appears to be race. According to the Tufts analyists:
During a press conference earlier today Bernie Sanders emphasized that while he’s behind in the delegate count, he’s consistently won over young voters. That still appears to be broadly true: but at least according to this poll, up close, the picture is a bit more complex.During a press conference earlier today Bernie Sanders emphasized that while he’s behind in the delegate count, he’s consistently won over young voters. That still appears to be broadly true: but at least according to this poll, up close, the picture is a bit more complex.
Hi there, it’s Maanvi Singh taking over from the West Coast.Hi there, it’s Maanvi Singh taking over from the West Coast.
Donald Trump is expected to announce an executive order that insists on the use of American made medical supplies in response to the coronavirus outbreak, according to the AP. The administration is considering more aggressive measures and funding in response to concerns that its initial reaction to the pandemic was insufficient, the AP reports, citing an anonymous source. The Guardian has not independently verified the news.Donald Trump is expected to announce an executive order that insists on the use of American made medical supplies in response to the coronavirus outbreak, according to the AP. The administration is considering more aggressive measures and funding in response to concerns that its initial reaction to the pandemic was insufficient, the AP reports, citing an anonymous source. The Guardian has not independently verified the news.
Trump will be delivering a statement on the coronavirus outbreak tonight at 9pm ET.Trump will be delivering a statement on the coronavirus outbreak tonight at 9pm ET.
That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Maanvi Singh, will take over the blog for the next few hours.That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Maanvi Singh, will take over the blog for the next few hours.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
Bernie Sanders said he would continue in the Democratic presidential primary, despite a string of disappointing losses last night. The Vermont senator said he looked forward to discussing his policy difference with Joe Biden during Sunday’s debate.Bernie Sanders said he would continue in the Democratic presidential primary, despite a string of disappointing losses last night. The Vermont senator said he looked forward to discussing his policy difference with Joe Biden during Sunday’s debate.
Trump said he would deliver a statement on coronavirus tonight, after the WHO declared the outbreak of the illness to be a pandemic. The president will address the nation at 9 pm ET.Trump said he would deliver a statement on coronavirus tonight, after the WHO declared the outbreak of the illness to be a pandemic. The president will address the nation at 9 pm ET.
The Dow entered bear-market territory for the first time since the financial crisis, dropping more than 1,400 points amid intensifying fears about the spread of coronavirus.The Dow entered bear-market territory for the first time since the financial crisis, dropping more than 1,400 points amid intensifying fears about the spread of coronavirus.
Campaign schedules are being altered in response to coronavirus. Biden and Sanders canceled their rallies yesterday in Clevleand, and Biden announced today that two upcoming events in Illinois and Florida would be made into virtual events.Campaign schedules are being altered in response to coronavirus. Biden and Sanders canceled their rallies yesterday in Clevleand, and Biden announced today that two upcoming events in Illinois and Florida would be made into virtual events.
The Supreme Court decided the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy could stay in place as legal challenges to the rule played out. A lower court had recently blocked the policy, an order that was set to go into effect tomorrow.The Supreme Court decided the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy could stay in place as legal challenges to the rule played out. A lower court had recently blocked the policy, an order that was set to go into effect tomorrow.
Maanvi will have more coming up, so stay tuned.Maanvi will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
Ever since the race narrowed to Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, activists hoping for diversity on the ticket have set their sights on the second-in-line.Ever since the race narrowed to Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, activists hoping for diversity on the ticket have set their sights on the second-in-line.
And the Veepstakes are in full swing.And the Veepstakes are in full swing.
On Tuesday, She the People, a group focused on increasing political power among women of color, released the findings of a survey they conducted with members about their top choices for vice president.On Tuesday, She the People, a group focused on increasing political power among women of color, released the findings of a survey they conducted with members about their top choices for vice president.
At the top of the list: Stacey Abrams and Kamala Harris.At the top of the list: Stacey Abrams and Kamala Harris.
Women of color are the party’s most loyal constituency and the remaining candidates – both white men – are facing mounting pressure to select a woman and/or a person of color as a running mate.Women of color are the party’s most loyal constituency and the remaining candidates – both white men – are facing mounting pressure to select a woman and/or a person of color as a running mate.
The She the People poll included several elected officials and politicians – all women of color. Among them were: Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Val Demings and Tammy Duckworth.The She the People poll included several elected officials and politicians – all women of color. Among them were: Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Val Demings and Tammy Duckworth.
Earlier on Wednesday, a group of influential Democratic leaders sent a letter to the Democratic National Committee demanding that the next nominee commit to choosing a woman to be his vice president and to filling at least half of the administration’s cabinet positions with women.Earlier on Wednesday, a group of influential Democratic leaders sent a letter to the Democratic National Committee demanding that the next nominee commit to choosing a woman to be his vice president and to filling at least half of the administration’s cabinet positions with women.
Trump said he would deliver his statement on the coronavirus pandemic at 9 pm ET.Trump said he would deliver his statement on the coronavirus pandemic at 9 pm ET.
The president had initially told reporters the statement would be delivered “probably at 8 o’clock.”The president had initially told reporters the statement would be delivered “probably at 8 o’clock.”
Trump ignored questions on what he intended to say tonight, but he noted the address would include both economic and health announcements.Trump ignored questions on what he intended to say tonight, but he noted the address would include both economic and health announcements.
Joe Biden has announced more campaign schedule changes due to coronavirus, after already canceling two events because of the pandemic.Joe Biden has announced more campaign schedule changes due to coronavirus, after already canceling two events because of the pandemic.
The presidential candidate announced a Friday event in Illinois and a Monday event in Florida would both become virrtual events in order to limit any potential spread of coronavirus.The presidential candidate announced a Friday event in Illinois and a Monday event in Florida would both become virrtual events in order to limit any potential spread of coronavirus.
Biden’s team announced earlier today that it had created a public health advisory committee to help make decisions about campaign logisitics as the number of US coronavirus cases rises.Biden’s team announced earlier today that it had created a public health advisory committee to help make decisions about campaign logisitics as the number of US coronavirus cases rises.
Biden is also scheduled to deliver remarks on the coronavirus pandemic tomorrow in his home state of Delaware.Biden is also scheduled to deliver remarks on the coronavirus pandemic tomorrow in his home state of Delaware.
A spokesperson for Nancy Pelosi said the House speaker has talked to the treasury secretary twice today, as House Democrats craft a package to address the economic fallout of coronavirus.
The administration has so far appeared open to Democratic proposals, such as paid sick leave and unemployment insurance for those whose work has been disrupted by coronavirus
Trump has repeatedly called for a payroll tax cut to stimulate the economy amid the pandemic, but that’s largely viewed as a non-starter on Capitol Hill.
The Dow closed down more than 1,400 points, or 5.9%, as fears intensified over the increasing number of US coronavirus cases.
The drop means the Dow has fallen into a bear market for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis.
For more updates and anlaysis on the market drop, follow the Guardian’s business blog:
Trump would not answer questions about what he would announce in his coronavirus statement tonight.
But the president told the White House press pool that the address would include both economic and health announcements.
The statement comes as lawmakers discuss a package to address economic fallout from the pandemic and reports emerge that the administration is considering moving all of Europe to a Level 3 travel advisory.
Trump said he would deliver his coronavirus statement tonight “probably at 8 o’clock,” according to the White House press pool.
It’s still unclear what Trump intends to announce in the statement, but reports had surfaced earlier today that the president was considering delivering an Oval Office address on coronavirus.
The statement will come hours afer WHO declared the outbreak of coronavirus to be a pandemic.
Trump said he would make a statement tonight, as the number of US coronavirus cases continues to increase.
The president made the announcement during a meeting with bankers and business leaders at the White House.
Michael Corbat of Citibank told the White House press pool, “This is not a financial crisis. The banks and the financial system are in strong shape, and we are here to help.”
Joe Biden announced the creation of a public health advisory committee, which will help his campaign make decisions aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus.
“The campaign’s top priority is and will continue to be the health and safety of the public,” the Biden campaign said in a press release. “Members of the committee will provide ongoing counsel to the campaign, which will in turn continue to update the public regarding operational decisions.”
The panel is made up of six members, including former surgeon general Vivek Murthy and former FDA commissioner David Kessler.
Biden has already canceled at last two events, a Cleveland rally last night and a Tampa event scheduled for tomorrow, because of the pandemic.
Trump is going on a coronavirus-related tweetstorm, promising to use the “full power of the Federal Government” to combat the pandemic.
The White House press pool has just been called in to Trump’s meeting with business leaders, which was previously lsited as closed to the press, so Trump will likely be asked about what executive actions he is considering.
This will also be the president’s first chance to speak about the government’s handling of coronavirus since the WHO declared it a pandemic earlier today.
Trump also assured Americans that the US would develop a coronavirus vaccine. “America will get it done!” Trump tweeted.
However, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said during a congressional hearing today that the development of a vaccine is still at least a year to a year and a half away.
“I can say we will see more cases, and things will get worse than they are right now,” Fauci told the House oversight committee.
Trump lashed out against Democrats as the number of US coronavirus cases increases.
The president’s tweet comes as the Democratic-controlled House is working on another bill to contain the economic fallout from the pandemic.
So far, the Trump administration has appeared open to Democrats’ proposals, even as the president tries to pin blame for the handling of the outbreak on them.
The US Capitol continues to receive crowds of tourists, even as presidential campaigns and some cities are limiting large gatherings such as rallies and parades.
The picture of the crowded Capitol sparked questions about whether Washington needs to take further steps to try to limit the spread of coronavirus.
One lawmaker, senator Dianne Feinstein, suggested earlier today that the Capitol may have to shut down during the pandemic.
“I’m worried about the fact that we need to close this place down,” Feinstein said. “I’ve got constituents by the hundreds that come across the country, and I don’t think they should right now.”