The corrected White House transcript made clear that when Birx was asked if light could treat coronavirus, she responded: “Not as a treatment.”
Author: Nicholas Wu, USA TODAY
How are Donald Trump and Mike Pence observing Easter Sunday amid coronavirus pandemic?
In a White House press briefing Friday, Trump said he would be watching Pastor Robert Jeffress’ services on a laptop.
Trump campaign takes heat for ad suggesting former Wash. governor is a Chinese official
Locke, who is Chinese-American, was born in Washington and served in the Obama administration.
New polls show a majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak
Majorities on both sides of the aisle said they were satisfied with the information from Dr. Anthony Fauci.
‘He shouldn’t be talking that way in a letter’: Trump says he agrees with Navy Capt. Crozier’s firing
Trump said he did not make the decision to fire Crozier, but he disagreed with Crozier’s actions: “He shouldn’t be talking that way in a letter.”
Surgeon General says CDC has been asked to review guidance on wearing masks
In a Good Morning America interview, Surgeon General Jerome Adams said the CDC had been asked to review its guidance on wearing masks.
Coronavirus: Trump cancels G-7 summit at Camp David; McConnell introduces stimulus package – live updates
A historic stimulus package includes direct payments of $1,200 to individuals and assistance to businesses to deal with the harm from coronavirus.
Senate plans to vote on sick leave, coronavirus testing bill – live updates
The bill is expected the pass the Senate and then be sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
Democratic lawmakers call on Republicans to apologize for ‘bigoted’ coronavirus language
Rep. Judy Chu said, “insisting on identifying the virus by region, as Leader McCarthy and Rep. Gosar have done, only creates fear and hostility.”
State Department: ‘reduction in violence’ with Taliban starts tonight, peace deal signing Feb. 29
According to Pompeo, the U.S. had “reached an understanding with the Taliban” on a reduction of violence, beginning tonight Afghanistan time.