California, Oregon & Washington Announce Western States Pact  —  West Coast states agree region will move toward reopening based on health outcomes  —  SACRAMENTO — Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced an agreement …

All seven Supreme Court justices voted absentee, even those who hadn't in the past  —  (Photo: Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)  —  When the state Supreme Court took up Gov. Tony Evers' last-minute order to delay the April 7 election, they didn't have to worry about one possible consequence of their decision.

Anti-malarial drug touted by Trump was subject of CIA warning to employees  —  The CIA has privately advised its workforce that taking an anti-malarial drug touted by President Trump and some of his supporters as a promising treatment for the novel coronavirus has potentially dangerous side effects, including sudden death.

The Times Took 19 Days to Report an Accusation Against Biden.  Here's Why.  —  Dean Baquet, the executive editor of The New York Times, said the article was published when there was enough reporting “to present to readers for them to make their own judgment.”

Trump says he will ask for a delay to the 2020 census  —  (CNN)President Donald Trump said Monday that he will ask for a delay to the 2020 Census to make sure it is completed safely and accurately.  —  “During this difficult time we're also working to ensure that the 2020 Census is completed safely and accurately.

Where the Risk of Coronavirus Comes With Unparalleled Access  —  The White House briefing room is a low-ceilinged claustrophobic space.  Built on top of a swimming pool where Franklin Delano Roosevelt exercised and John F. Kennedy canoodled, the room has 49 chairs set into the floor …

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Has Never Spoken to Joe Biden.  Here's What She Would Say.  —  In an interview, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez said she intended to support the presumptive Democratic nominee, but the “process of coming together should be uncomfortable for everyone involved.”

Virginia pastor who defiantly held church service dies of coronavirus  —  He practiced what he preached — then he died of coronavirus.  —  An evangelical pastor died of COVID-19 just weeks after proudly showing off how packed his Virginia church was — and vowing to keep preaching “unless I'm in jail or the hospital.”

South Dakota's governor resisted ordering people to stay home.  Now it has one of the nation's largest coronavirus hot spots.  —  As governors across the country fell into line in recent weeks, South Dakota's top elected leader stood firm: There would be no statewide order to stay home.

A Month After Emergency Declaration, Trump's Promises Largely Unfulfilled04:32  —  One month ago today, President Trump declared a national emergency.  —  In a Rose Garden address, flanked by leaders from giant retailers and medical testing companies, he promised a mobilization of public …

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Nearly 30% in the US believe a coronavirus theory that's almost certainly not true  —  (CNN)Despite evidence from infectious disease experts suggesting otherwise, nearly 30% of Americans in a new Pew poll said they believe the novel coronavirus was likely created in a lab.

Net Approval for Trump's Handling of Coronavirus Dips Underwater  —  For first time, a plurality of voters disapprove of the president's COVID-19 response  —  President Donald Trump listens during a daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House.

Everyone on exclusive Fisher Island, even the staff, can get tested for coronavirus  —  Fisher Island — an exclusive enclave of multi-million dollar condos and homes and one of the wealthiest ZIP Codes in the country — has purchased thousands of rapid COVID-19 blood test kits from the University …

We're looking like ‘Flori-duh’ again, Gov. DeSantis.  Any idea how that happened?  —  You know what Florida really needs right now?  —  A governor.  —  But in Ron DeSantis, Florida, at this most challenging time of the coronavirus, has a hesitant leader who continues to split the baby …

Trump's latest rage-fest is one of his most absurd and dangerous yet  —  President Trump is expected to move this week to curb U.S. funding for the World Health Organization, after raging at the WHO for accepting China's initial downplaying of coronavirus.  It's clear the WHO will be a fat target …

DeSantis deems pro wrestling ‘essential business’ amid statewide stay-at-home order  —  Count professional wrestling among the essential businesses like grocery stores and pharmacies that can stay open despite coronavirus-related restrictions statewide.  —  WWE will continue taping …

Who Is Immune to the Coronavirus?  —  About this question, too, decisions with great consequences are being made, as they must be, based on only glimmers of data.  —  Mr. Lipsitch is an epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist.  —  Among the many uncertainties that remain …

White House advisor to 60 Minutes: Show me your pandemic story  —  White House trade advisor Peter Navarro challenged 60 Minutes to show him our past reporting on pandemics.  —  The term “personal protective equipment,” known as PPE, has quickly become a fixture in the American lexicon.

‘Almost sinful’: Pelosi skewers Trump over threats to reopen country too soon  —  Speaker Nancy Pelosi lashed President Donald Trump during a private call with her caucus Monday, saying he was putting Americans in grave danger if he rushes to reopen the economy at the end of this month.

Donald Trump Fights Again To Stop Unseen ‘Apprentice’ Footage From Being Released; Seeks New Court Appeal  —  EXCLUSIVE: In the middle of playing wartime President against the coronavirus pandemic and facing a rocky re-election, Donald Trump took to the courts again today to make sure …

Erik Prince Offered Lethal Services to Sanctioned Russian Mercenary Firm Wagner  —  Erik Prince, founder of the private security firm Blackwater and a Trump administration adviser, has sought in recent months to provide military services to a sanctioned Russian mercenary firm in at least …