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| Coronavirus US live: stocks rebound more than 11% as stimulus package deal nears | |
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| Pelosi says there is ‘real optimism’ of deal being reached as Trump says he’d like the US to return to normal by Easter | |
| Three of America’s most famous national parks – Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and the Great Smoky Mountains – closed their gates Tuesday to help prevent the spread of coronavirus following concerns that visitors were not practicing social distancing. They follow closures at Yosemite in California and Rocky Mountain in Colorado in previous days.AP reports: | |
| It seemed like lawmakers who have come to some kind of stimulus deal by at least the early afternoon today but that hasn’t happened yet. There’s no sign a deal isn’t coming but there are still concerns about the industry fund by some Democrats. | |
| In an interview with Newsy’s Alex Miller, Ohio senator Sherrod Brown explains: | |
| Utah senator Mitt Romney is self-quarantining despite testing negative for coronavirus. | |
| Romney is the latest in an ongoing list of lawmakers who have had to go into quarantine in response to the coronavirus. Kentucky senator Rand Paul was the first member of his chamber to test positive for the virus. | |
| A 31-year-old from Mexico has become the first person in immigration detention in the US to test positive for Covid-19. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the unidentified individual was being held at Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, New Jersey, when they tested positive. The agency said they had been quarantined and were receiving care at an undisclosed location. Meanwhile, intake of new migrants at the jail will be suspended.ICE previously said a member of the medical staff at the Elizabeth Detention Center in New Jersey tested positive for the virus. Here’s the Guardian’s story on that: | |
| Trump predicted Americans would see “packed churches” on Easter, as the president continues to insist the country will be ready to scale back social distancing practices within the next few weeks. | Trump predicted Americans would see “packed churches” on Easter, as the president continues to insist the country will be ready to scale back social distancing practices within the next few weeks. |
| The president said earlier today he “would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter,” but public health experts have expressed doubt that the coronavirus crisis will be sufficiently curtailed by April 12. | The president said earlier today he “would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter,” but public health experts have expressed doubt that the coronavirus crisis will be sufficiently curtailed by April 12. |
| “Easter is a very special day for me,” Trump told Fox News. “And I say, wouldn’t it be great to have all the churches full?” | “Easter is a very special day for me,” Trump told Fox News. “And I say, wouldn’t it be great to have all the churches full?” |
| The president added that the religious holiday aligned with when he expected the threat of the virus to start subsiding. “I think it would be a beautiful time, and it’s just about the timeline that I think is right.” Trump said. | The president added that the religious holiday aligned with when he expected the threat of the virus to start subsiding. “I think it would be a beautiful time, and it’s just about the timeline that I think is right.” Trump said. |
| Public health experts, including senior official Dr Anthony Fauci, have said Americans will need to adhere to social distancing restrictions for at least several more weeks to stop the spread of the virus. | Public health experts, including senior official Dr Anthony Fauci, have said Americans will need to adhere to social distancing restrictions for at least several more weeks to stop the spread of the virus. |
| US stocks rebounded more than 11% on Tuesday in best day since 1933 on signs that lawmakers and the Trump administration are nearing a deal on a $2tr stimulus package aimed at curbing economic distress caused by the coronavirus pandemic. | |
| The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2,112 points, or 11.3%, the S&P 500 rose 9.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 8.3%. | |
| Energy giant Chevron gained more than 18% to lead the Dow higher. | |
| American Express, Boeing and American also rallied more than 14%. Energy was the best-performing sector, while industrials and financials each jumped more than 10%. | |
| The historic rally came a day after stocks recorded a record fall. It came after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told CNBC there is “real optimism” in Congress over a stimulus deal being reached. | |
| “We think the bill has moved sufficiently to the side of workers,” she said.International indexes also rose, with the pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 advancing 8.4% in its best one-day performance since 2008 while Japan’s Nikkei 225 gauge jumped 7%. | |
| “Markets are definitely reacting to the prospects of a stimulus deal,” Jason Pride, chief investment officer for private wealth at Glenmede, told the Wall Street Journal. | |
| Greg Abbott, the Republican governor of Texas, has announced a new executive order requiring hospitals to submit daily reports to the state health department on the number of coronavirus tests administered and present bed capacity. | Greg Abbott, the Republican governor of Texas, has announced a new executive order requiring hospitals to submit daily reports to the state health department on the number of coronavirus tests administered and present bed capacity. |
| Asked to respond to Monday night’s controversial remarks by his lieutenant governor on Fox News that older Americans would rather die than see public health measures undermine the US economy, Abbott says: “The primary obligation we all have is public health and safety. We must do all we can to ensure the health and safety of everyone, to save every life, to get everyone through Covid-19, minimizing the loss of life. | Asked to respond to Monday night’s controversial remarks by his lieutenant governor on Fox News that older Americans would rather die than see public health measures undermine the US economy, Abbott says: “The primary obligation we all have is public health and safety. We must do all we can to ensure the health and safety of everyone, to save every life, to get everyone through Covid-19, minimizing the loss of life. |
| “The best thing we can do to get the economy going is to get Covid-19 behind us. We must bend the curve on the growth of the coronavirus in Texas. As soon as we do that, the economy will come roaring back.” | “The best thing we can do to get the economy going is to get Covid-19 behind us. We must bend the curve on the growth of the coronavirus in Texas. As soon as we do that, the economy will come roaring back.” |
| Former vice president Joe Biden is making the rounds on cable news shows. He was on MSNBC at the top of the hour and urged Donald Trump to “stop talking.” | Former vice president Joe Biden is making the rounds on cable news shows. He was on MSNBC at the top of the hour and urged Donald Trump to “stop talking.” |
| “It’s frustrating to hear this president speak. He should stop talking. Let the experts speak,” Biden said. Later on in the interview he said “be president. You say you’re a wartime president. Act like that.” | “It’s frustrating to hear this president speak. He should stop talking. Let the experts speak,” Biden said. Later on in the interview he said “be president. You say you’re a wartime president. Act like that.” |
| In the same interview Biden was asked how he though New York governor Andrew Cuomo has handled the coronavirus in his state. | In the same interview Biden was asked how he though New York governor Andrew Cuomo has handled the coronavirus in his state. |
| There has been a back and forth between Trump and Cuomo throughout the day over available medical supplies. Cuomo said there hasn’t been enough ventilators during a press conference. Later on during a virtual town hall on Fox News, Trump shot back that Cuomo passed up access to more ventilators. | There has been a back and forth between Trump and Cuomo throughout the day over available medical supplies. Cuomo said there hasn’t been enough ventilators during a press conference. Later on during a virtual town hall on Fox News, Trump shot back that Cuomo passed up access to more ventilators. |
| Biden praised the New York governor’s performance. | Biden praised the New York governor’s performance. |
| “I think he’s doing a hell of a job. I think he’s been the lead horse here,” Biden said. | “I think he’s doing a hell of a job. I think he’s been the lead horse here,” Biden said. |
| An emerging pattern across the country is that governors are encouraging people to donate medical supplies that are in high demand in response to the Coronavirus epidemic. | An emerging pattern across the country is that governors are encouraging people to donate medical supplies that are in high demand in response to the Coronavirus epidemic. |
| Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer is doing just that. In a statement her administration this afternoon Whitmer said “Right now, medical professionals across the state are forced to reuse face masks. This increases the risk of spreading COVID-19 during a time when we should do everything we can to mitigate it. We’re not getting the tools we need from the federal government, so it’s on all of us to work together to protect each other.” | Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer is doing just that. In a statement her administration this afternoon Whitmer said “Right now, medical professionals across the state are forced to reuse face masks. This increases the risk of spreading COVID-19 during a time when we should do everything we can to mitigate it. We’re not getting the tools we need from the federal government, so it’s on all of us to work together to protect each other.” |
| The items “most needed” are, per the statement: | The items “most needed” are, per the statement: |
| Hospital Gowns | Hospital Gowns |
| Ventilators | Ventilators |
| Sanitizer (Hand / Wipe) | Sanitizer (Hand / Wipe) |
| Gloves | Gloves |
| Surgical Masks | Surgical Masks |
| Masks N95-N100 | Masks N95-N100 |
| No-Touch Thermometers | No-Touch Thermometers |
| Biden says he has not been tested for coronavirus | Biden says he has not been tested for coronavirus |
| Biden was just asked first what precautions he took on the coronavirus and secondly if he’d been tested for the virus. | Biden was just asked first what precautions he took on the coronavirus and secondly if he’d been tested for the virus. |
| On the precautions he’s taking Biden said he’s following Delaware governor John Carney’s guidance. | On the precautions he’s taking Biden said he’s following Delaware governor John Carney’s guidance. |
| “I’ve been following the recommendation of our governor and I’ve been staying in place, not going out, not gathering at events,” Biden said. “The good news is, thank god, at least i’ve been told by the docs, that I have no underlying complication that would complicate that stance.” | “I’ve been following the recommendation of our governor and I’ve been staying in place, not going out, not gathering at events,” Biden said. “The good news is, thank god, at least i’ve been told by the docs, that I have no underlying complication that would complicate that stance.” |
| Biden said he is still interacting with younger members of his family but also keeping his physical distance from younger ones. | Biden said he is still interacting with younger members of his family but also keeping his physical distance from younger ones. |
| “I’m not able to go down and hug them and kiss them which I usually do,” Biden said. “And anybody who walks down from the house, including the secret service on” wears masks and gloves. | “I’m not able to go down and hug them and kiss them which I usually do,” Biden said. “And anybody who walks down from the house, including the secret service on” wears masks and gloves. |
| Former vice president Joe Biden, in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, was asked what he would have demanded of industry right now during the coronavirus crisis. | Former vice president Joe Biden, in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, was asked what he would have demanded of industry right now during the coronavirus crisis. |
| Biden responded, pointing to New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s comments earlier today for more ventilators. As you may recall, Cuomo stressed that even a few thousand more ventilators or beds wouldn’t be enough. Trump, during the Fox News virtual town hall later, said Cuomo previously passed on buying 16,000 ventilators. | Biden responded, pointing to New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s comments earlier today for more ventilators. As you may recall, Cuomo stressed that even a few thousand more ventilators or beds wouldn’t be enough. Trump, during the Fox News virtual town hall later, said Cuomo previously passed on buying 16,000 ventilators. |
| Biden sided with Cuomo, a fellow Democrat. | Biden sided with Cuomo, a fellow Democrat. |
| “He needs a great deal more. The whole country needs them. Let’s move now,” Biden. “He says he’s a wartime president. Well, act like one.” | “He needs a great deal more. The whole country needs them. Let’s move now,” Biden. “He says he’s a wartime president. Well, act like one.” |
| Biden was also asked about Trump’s claim that Biden criticized him for his decision to “close off China.” That claim is not accurate. | Biden was also asked about Trump’s claim that Biden criticized him for his decision to “close off China.” That claim is not accurate. |
| “What a piece of work. What a piece of work. You may recall what I said early on is sending our experts to China to see what’s going on...What is he doing? What is he doing?” the exasperated Biden said. “I mean come on, this is bizarre. “ | “What a piece of work. What a piece of work. You may recall what I said early on is sending our experts to China to see what’s going on...What is he doing? What is he doing?” the exasperated Biden said. “I mean come on, this is bizarre. “ |
| And on Trump’s call for the country to get back to normal by Easter, Bide scoffed. | And on Trump’s call for the country to get back to normal by Easter, Bide scoffed. |
| “What’s he say? By Easter everyone going back to work? Man, what’s he talking about,” Biden said. “Again the virus is not his fault but the way in which he’s been so slow in responding to things that have been done is astonishing.” | “What’s he say? By Easter everyone going back to work? Man, what’s he talking about,” Biden said. “Again the virus is not his fault but the way in which he’s been so slow in responding to things that have been done is astonishing.” |
| The latest Gallup poll out today finds that Trump’s approval rating is 49% with 45% disapproving, the highest of his term to date and up five points from earlier this month. Additionally, 60% approve of the president’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic with 38% disapproving. | The latest Gallup poll out today finds that Trump’s approval rating is 49% with 45% disapproving, the highest of his term to date and up five points from earlier this month. Additionally, 60% approve of the president’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic with 38% disapproving. |
| These polls have taken place on near-weekly basis since Trump’s inauguration and it’s only the second time the president has posted a net positive rating (plus-four). Notably, approval of Trump’s performance among Democrats and independents has increased slightly since earlier this month. | These polls have taken place on near-weekly basis since Trump’s inauguration and it’s only the second time the president has posted a net positive rating (plus-four). Notably, approval of Trump’s performance among Democrats and independents has increased slightly since earlier this month. |
| Gallup cites a “presidential rally effect” as one possible reason behind the spike: | Gallup cites a “presidential rally effect” as one possible reason behind the spike: |
| Georgia is moving to expand mail-in balloting for its upcoming primary | Georgia is moving to expand mail-in balloting for its upcoming primary |
| The state will mail an absentee ballot request form to all of its 6.9 million registered voters for the state’s May 19 primary, Brad Raffensperger, the state’s top election official announced Tuesday. | The state will mail an absentee ballot request form to all of its 6.9 million registered voters for the state’s May 19 primary, Brad Raffensperger, the state’s top election official announced Tuesday. |
| The move comes amid a nationwide push to encourage Americans to vote by mail to avoid risk of transmitting covid-19. Georgia was originally scheduled to hold its primary on Tuesday, but delayed it until May 19. There is an aggressive push to get Congress to require states to offer voters a chance to vote by mail in the November presidential election. | The move comes amid a nationwide push to encourage Americans to vote by mail to avoid risk of transmitting covid-19. Georgia was originally scheduled to hold its primary on Tuesday, but delayed it until May 19. There is an aggressive push to get Congress to require states to offer voters a chance to vote by mail in the November presidential election. |
| Georgia does not require an excuse to vote by mail, but just 7% of voters took advantage of the process during the state’s closely watched 2018 gubernatorial election, the Atlanta Journal- Constitution reported. The state will also offer in-person voting on election day. | Georgia does not require an excuse to vote by mail, but just 7% of voters took advantage of the process during the state’s closely watched 2018 gubernatorial election, the Atlanta Journal- Constitution reported. The state will also offer in-person voting on election day. |
| “I am acting today because the people of Georgia, from the earliest settlers to heroes like Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Congressman John Lewis, have fought too long and too hard for their right to vote to have it curtailed,” Raffensperger said in a statement. “Georgia has faced challenges before and overcome them, and we can do so again through the grit and ingenuity that has made America a shining example for democracies around the world.” | “I am acting today because the people of Georgia, from the earliest settlers to heroes like Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Congressman John Lewis, have fought too long and too hard for their right to vote to have it curtailed,” Raffensperger said in a statement. “Georgia has faced challenges before and overcome them, and we can do so again through the grit and ingenuity that has made America a shining example for democracies around the world.” |
| Sending registered voters an absentee ballot request form could also refocus attention on the way Georgia removes people from the voter rolls. In December, the state removed around 100,000 people who hadn’t voted since the 2012 election and didn’t respond to mailings from the state asking them to confirm their address. Voting rights groups say this process removes eligible voters from the rolls. | Sending registered voters an absentee ballot request form could also refocus attention on the way Georgia removes people from the voter rolls. In December, the state removed around 100,000 people who hadn’t voted since the 2012 election and didn’t respond to mailings from the state asking them to confirm their address. Voting rights groups say this process removes eligible voters from the rolls. |
| A number of lawmakers, both Republican and Democrat, are cautioning against Donald Trump’s calls to ease restrictions on businesses to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. It’s a rare moment of bipartisan agreement. | A number of lawmakers, both Republican and Democrat, are cautioning against Donald Trump’s calls to ease restrictions on businesses to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. It’s a rare moment of bipartisan agreement. |
| Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney tweeted: | Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney tweeted: |
| Similarly South Carolina senator Lindsay Graham tweeted: | Similarly South Carolina senator Lindsay Graham tweeted: |
| Those tweets are similar to an argument House speaker Nancy Pelosi, the top congressional Democrat, made, per Politico’s Kyle Cheney: | Those tweets are similar to an argument House speaker Nancy Pelosi, the top congressional Democrat, made, per Politico’s Kyle Cheney: |
| Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, congressional negotiators say they’re close to a deal on a stimulus package. The bolded sentence is my doing. Here’s The Wall Street Journal’s report: | Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, congressional negotiators say they’re close to a deal on a stimulus package. The bolded sentence is my doing. Here’s The Wall Street Journal’s report: |
| Remember, the major flashpoint was the industry assistance loans. Republicans had a field day on Monday after Democrats blocked passage of a stimulus bill over gripes about that loan fund. Now it seems that flashpoint is fading away. | Remember, the major flashpoint was the industry assistance loans. Republicans had a field day on Monday after Democrats blocked passage of a stimulus bill over gripes about that loan fund. Now it seems that flashpoint is fading away. |
| Keep in mind this is Congress and nothing is over the finish line until it’s over the finish line but it still appears that things haven’t fallen apart yet. | Keep in mind this is Congress and nothing is over the finish line until it’s over the finish line but it still appears that things haven’t fallen apart yet. |
| Trump himself, in that town hall, sounded optimistic about a deal as well. | Trump himself, in that town hall, sounded optimistic about a deal as well. |