Author: Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday the United States’ handle on the COVID-19 outbreak is “really not good” and that action is needed to curb the spread.

Members of both the 82nd Airborne Division and the Old Guard were given bayonets, but were instructed to keep them in their “scabbards.”

The Senate passed an extension for the Paycheck Protection Program to August 8 by unanimous consent Tuesday night.

About 1,700 troops will provide support to the “Salute to America” celebrations in Washington, D.C., as well as flyovers of other cities.

Speaking during a Senate Judiciary hearing about police violence, both the Senators dismissed the idea of systemic racism.

Responses to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s comments came from state leaders who said he didn’t do enough to control the spread.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, underwent “non-surgical treatment” for acute cholecystitis, and is expected to remain at Johns Hopkins for a day or two.

Dr. Brian Monahan reportedly said he only had enough tests for senators with symptoms of COVID-19 and not the entire senate. They return May 4.

Multiple states have seen a concerning rise in calls of people improperly using disinfectants after Trump’s comments. He said Monday he takes no responsibility.

Trump’s comments came after discussion of a study that touted sunlight and household disinfectants as being effective in killing the coronavirus.