Over 80,000 Americans have died of the coronavirus. Millions are out of work. And the president is busy constructing a separate reality to keep fans distracted. 1/22 A list of Mr. Trump's favorite coronavirus talking points (i.e., lies) that Fauci's Senate testimony debunked.
More than 200 people were arrested during anti-government protests in Hong Kong on Sunday, as authorities seek to prevent a revival of last year’s massive demonstrations. 1/20 Wuhan will test 11 million citizens for the coronavirus after six new cases emerge. 2/20 Governors are winning bipartisan
As the White House faces its own virus outbreak, the Vice President self-isolates while Dr. Fauci is under quarantine. 1/17 On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear three cases over Trump’s financial records. 2/17 Boris Johnson unveils a "conditional plan" to reopen British society
Researchers say the coronavirus outbreak in New York City became the primary source of infections around the United States. 1/19 Plane travel was already rife with small indignities. An anecdotal report finds it’s even worse right now. 2/19 A fundraiser to help Native Americans fight the outbreak
European leaders hold muted commemorations to mark the end of World War II on the continent. 1/22 France (though not Paris) begins reopening next week, Australia likely soon after. 2/22 Many governors across the US are disregarding or “creatively interpreting” White House guidelines for safely easing restrictions. 3/
A day after announcing the end of the coronavirus task force, Trump says it will now continue "indefinitely." 1/24 Trump is urging the Supreme Court to overturn Obamacare, apparently ignoring Barr's argument that parts of the law should remain in place during the pandemic. 2/
The US lost another vital month in responding to COVID-19, pretty much plateauing in its number of daily coronavirus tests. 1/26 The White House says its coronavirus task force will wrap up around the end of this month. 2/26 A series of interactive simulations to explain how
The US plans to borrow $3 trillion in the second quarter to finance stimulus efforts, more than five times what it borrowed in a single quarter during 2008. 1/18 The US and UK begin talks for a post-Brexit trade agreement. 2/18 For the third time in two
Europe's longest coronavirus lockdown ends in Italy today, as four million people return to work. 1/17 South Korea says it traded gunfire at the DMZ with North Korea, and reports no casualties. 2/17 Pompeo says there is "enormous evidence" the coronavirus pandemic began in
The FDA has authorized the use of remdesivir in patients who are severely ill with suspected or diagnosed COVID-19. 1/21 Canada's Trudeau: "Effective immediately, it is no longer permitted to buy, sell, transport, import or use military-grade assault weapons in this country." 2/
