Poll: Americans Don't Trust What They're Hearing From Trump On Coronavirus  —  Americans have little trust in the information they are hearing from President Trump about the novel coronavirus, and their confidence in the federal government's response to it is declining sharply, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.

Trump administration seeks roughly $850 billion in emergency stimulus to confront coronavirus economic fallout  —  Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to present details to Senate Republicans on Tuesday  —  The Trump administration is asking Congress to approve a massive economic stimulus package …

As much of America takes drastic action, some Republicans remain skeptical of the severity of the coronavirus pandemic  —  Over the weekend, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), a leading ally of President Trump, dismissed concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic and said on Fox News that …

A Generational War Is Brewing Over Coronavirus  —  Scientists say lack of alarm among young people could hinder the fight against the virus and endanger elders  —  Scientists and government officials fighting the coronavirus epidemic say they have a problem: Carefree youths.

Biden falsely says Trump administration rejected WHO coronavirus test kits (that were never offered)  —  The WHO never offered to sell test kits to the United States.  —  The CDC opted to develop its own coronavirus test and did not use the WHO's protocol for the test.

Biden receives Secret Service protection  —  (CNN)Former Vice President Joe Biden received Secret Service protection starting Tuesday, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.  —  The development comes with Biden knocked off the campaign trail amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic …

Coronavirus: Ohio election is up in air despite judge's ruling  —  Rick Rouan The Columbus Dispatch John Futty The Columbus Dispatch  —  After issuing a release that appears to defy a judge's ruling that Tuesday's primary must go forward, a source in the governor's office says that's not the case.

How U.S. coronavirus testing stalled: Flawed tests, red tape and resistance to using the millions of tests produced by the WHO  —  When Olfert Landt heard about the novel coronavirus, he got busy.  —  Founder of a small Berlin-based company, the ponytailed 54-year-old first raced …

Maryland postpones primary, shifts special election to mail voting over coronavirus  —  Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced that he was postponing the state's primaries, originally scheduled for late April, to June 2 as the country grapples with the spread of the coronavirus.

Government response updates: Trump proposes sending relief checks directly to Americans  —  “If we do this right,” he says, “our country will be rolling again.”  —  President Donald Trump on Tuesday predicted “we're going to win” the fight against the coronavirus as he briefed the nation …

Amazon ramps hiring, opening 100,000 new roles to support people relying on Amazon's service in this stressful time  —  Company will invest over $350 million globally to increase pay by $2/hour in the U.S., £2/hr in the UK, and approximately €2/hr in many EU countries for employees …

The conservatives who would sacrifice the elderly to save the economy  —  The public health response to COVID-19 is accelerating.  France and Spain have adopted aggressive new restrictions on recreation, retail, and travel, as have five U.S. states and a number of localities, including New York City.

McConnell calls on McGrath to take down political ads as coronavirus cripples Kentucky  —  U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign called on a potential Democratic opponent — former Marine Corps pilot Amy McGrath — to stop running political advertisements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On the Political Right, Anger and Suspicion Over Virus Precautions  —  An Illinois mayor's emergency decree drew fury from some who view coronavirus preparedness as politically motivated “hysteria.”  —  WASHINGTON — When Deborah Frank Feinen, the mayor of Champaign, Ill. …

Video emerges showing Trump talking about cutting pandemic team in 2018, despite saying last week 'I didn't know about it'  —  Video appears to contradict president's claim of ignorance about the cuts  —  A video has emerged of Donald Trump talking about cutting the US pandemic response team in 2018 …

House Democrats Scale Back Paid-Leave Program in Coronavirus-Aid Bill  —  Measure would still provide two weeks of sick leave to a wide swath of workers, but restrict eligibility for further time off  —  WASHINGTON—The Democratic-led House scaled back a paid-leave program that the chamber …

Former Rep. Duncan Hunter sentenced to 11 months in prison for misusing campaign funds  —  Rep. Hunter pleads guilty to misusing campaign funds  —  (CNN)Former Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter was sentenced Tuesday to 11 months in prison and three years of parole for corruption charges stemming …

Coronavirus in NYC: Bill de Blasio considering a shelter-in-place edict  —  Mayor Bill de Blasio may soon order New Yorkers to only leave their homes for food, medicine and exercise — a major escalation of the Big Apple's coronavirus containment plan.  —  De Blasio was asked on CNN Tuesday morning …

An ER Doctor Was Diagnosed With COVID-19 — After Attending A National Conference For ER Doctors  —  A physician from San Francisco, Rosny Daniel, attended a conference for ER doctors in New York City.  Two days later, he tested positive for the coronavirus, suggesting that dozens …