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President Trump on Sunday described models showing U.S. coronavirus cases could peak in two weeks — at Easter — a time when he had hoped things would be back to normal for parts of the country.

How 15 Days Became 45: Trump Extends Guidelines To Slow Coronavirus

3:30pm March 30, 2020

After two weeks of wavering on guidelines that put normal American life on hold, President Trump extended until April 30 measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

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During his remarks to reporters before his departure to Norfolk, Va., President Trump said outside the White House that there was a "possibility that sometime today" there will be a two-week quarantine on parts of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.

Trump Issues Travel Advisory, Not Quarantine, For New York, New Jersey, Connecticut

10:39pm March 28, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

The president's decision came hours after floating the possibility that he would issue quarantines for the hard-hit states. The CDC later advised residents against non-essential travel for 14 days.

American Poison: How Racial Hostility Destroyed Our Promise, by Eduardo Porter

'American Poison' Aims To Show How Race Is At The Root Of U.S. Problems

12:07pm March 23, 2020

by Gabino Iglesias

Journalist Eduardo Porter has written a book that cuts to the root of racism, tracing it from slavery, Jim Crow, and segregation — and bringing it to today — with unblinking honesty and facts.

Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg will not be creating a super PAC. Instead, he's transferring $18 million to the Democratic Party and will likely spend more during the campaign.

Politics & Government

Bloomberg Decides Against Super PAC, Transfers $18 Million To Democratic Party

3:02pm March 20, 2020

by Asma Khalid

The former presidential candidate's campaign had suggested it would create a super PAC to take on President Trump, but it has decided to change course.

John Turturro plays Rabbi Lionel Bengelsdorf in The Plot Against America, a limited HBO series based on Philip Roth's 2004 novel. "Every one of the characters struggles with that question of: Where do you stand in an America that is transforming itself in

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In 'Plot Against America,' David Simon Finds Present Day In An Imagined Past

11:37am March 13, 2020

Simon has adapted Philip Roth's 2004 novel, about aviation legend Charles Lindbergh being elected president. "It's startling how allegorical it is to our current political moment," he says.

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President Donald Trump speaks with a Putnam County rescue worker as he tours the damage left by the tornadoes in Cookeville, Tenn.

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'We Love Them': Trump Tours And Consoles Tornado-Ravaged Tennessee

2:34pm March 06, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

At least 24 people died and dozens more were injured in the storms across the state earlier this week. On Friday, the president visited some of the hardest-hit areas with a message of hope.

Militants linked with the Afghan Taliban gather Monday for a ceremony in Laghman province, celebrating the agreement the group signed with the U.S. over the weekend.

U.S. Launches 'Defensive Strike' At Taliban As Fragile Afghan Peace Deal Teeters

6:48pm March 04, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

The strike followed President Trump's call with the Taliban, during which he says they agreed "we don't want violence." Still, the group has led a wave of attacks since signing the landmark deal.

President Trump toured the National Institutes of Health on Tuesday with top health official Anthony Fauci — part of a series of events and meetings the White House is using to show it has the response to coronavirus in hand.

White House Wants 'Greater Cooperation' From Airlines For Coronavirus Fight

11:07am March 04, 2020

by Franco Ordoñez

Vice President Pence has summoned the CEOs of major airlines to the White House on Wednesday to talk about data used to track down the fellow passengers of people later found to have coronavirus.

Jeff Sessions Embraces President Trump In Comeback Senate Bid

2:15pm March 01, 2020

by Debbie Elliott

The former U.S. attorney general is making a play for his old Senate seat in Alabama, and despite his public falling out with the president tells voters there, "I've been with him from the start."

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The Trump campaign shared its plans for new Black Voices For Trump field offices, showing off campaign gear like hats, shirts and tote bags.

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Seeking Black Voters, Trump Campaign To Open Offices In 15 Black Communities

6:08pm February 26, 2020

by Ayesha Rascoe

The Trump campaign is hoping to boost support from African Americans in November. It will open offices in 15 cities with large black populations.