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April 5, 2020 5:15 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized for testing after coronavirus diagnosis

The prime minister tested positive for the coronavirus on March 27. He was admitted to a hospital Sunday as a "precautionary step," his office said.

by James Doubek

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April 5, 2020 5:04 PM

Report: Pentagon knew of possible coronavirus threat for years

An internal report from 2017 warned that a novel respiratory illness was the "most likely and significant threat" in a pandemic and noted likely shortages of masks, beds and ventilators.

by Jason Slotkin

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April 5, 2020 1:46 PM

Hospitals reject Trump's claim they are 'really thrilled' with supplies

As hospitals warn of shortages, President Trump claims without offering evidence that he's hearing from administrators who are pleased with the current levels of supplies.

by Sarah McCammon

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April 4, 2020 8:37 PM

Trump calls fired watchdog in impeachment probe a 'disgrace'

Atkinson is at least the seventh intelligence official to be fired, ousted or moved aside since last summer. The intelligence community has been in turmoil because of the constant turnover.

by The Associated Press

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April 4, 2020 8:22 PM

Wisconsin GOP appeals to Supreme Court to block extended voting

Wisconsin Republicans asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday to block extended absentee voting in Tuesday's primary, despite public health fears about in-person voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.

by The Associated Press

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April 4, 2020 7:44 PM

German, French officials accuse U.S. of diverting medical supplies

Officials in France and Germany have accused the U.S. of intercepting medical supplies as President Trump ordered an American company to stop exports. Governors complain of a "wild west" in bidding.

by Lynsey Jeffery

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April 4, 2020 3:15 PM

Trump warns 'one of the toughest weeks' is ahead, says to brace for 'a lot of death'

President Trump on Saturday predicted that the coming week would be "one of the toughest weeks" of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, the president expressed frustration with the toll social distancing measures are taking on the economy, saying "we cannot let this continue."

by Barbara Sprunt

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April 4, 2020 1:19 PM

Jared Kushner's role in coronavirus response draws scrutiny, criticism

The president's son-in-law and senior adviser has emerged as a key figure in the Trump administration's response to the outbreak.

by Franco Ordoñez

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April 3, 2020 4:04 PM

Politics Friday: Reps. Phillips and Stauber on federal coronavirus aid

To get the view from Washington on COVID-19, MPR News political editor Mike Mulcahy talks with two Minnesota members of Congress.

by Mike Mulcahy and Katie Moritz

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April 3, 2020 3:45 PM

Wisconsin Republicans say election should go on as scheduled

Wisconsin Republicans are brushing off Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ call for a special session to push back Tuesday’s election and shift to mail-only.

by The Associated Press

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