The biggest item in the $484 billion measure is $322 billion in additional funding for a small-business loan program. The House is set to vote on Thursday, following the Senate's earlier approval.

President Trump seems to be itching for states to reopen — frankly, faster than his own administration's guidelines recommend.

Attorney General William Barr said the Justice Department would consider legal consequences against states that continue to impose strict coronavirus restrictions.

A number of governors have outwardly disagreed with the Trump administration's timeline to re-open state economies, pointing to insufficient COVID-19 testing capabilities.

The president still hopes to see some states begin easing social distancing measures before May 1, but health care authorities warn of a long road to recovery for the United States.

President Trump has released a three-phase outline for states to reopen their economies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

President Trump has said he believes many states could begin to re-open even before the federal guidelines for social distancing and mitigation expire on May 1.

Trump on Wednesday told reporters the United States appears to be through the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in regards to the number of new cases being diagnosed.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday attempted to soften remarks made earlier this week in which he declared his authority to reopen states' economies "total," superseding even governor's powers.

Former President Barack Obama, who had previously stayed out of the 2020 fray, endorsed his former vice president in a video released on Tuesday.

Dr. Anthony Fauci and President Trump pushed back on the notion that Fauci was on the outs with the president.

Following a brief spike in the president's approval ratings, more than half of Americans now say they disapprove of his job performance.

At Thursday's White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing, Trump addressed questions about when, and how, the country could reopen.

Senate Majority Leader McConnell wants another $250 billion for small businesses. Top Democrats are asking for $250 billion more for state and local governments, but the White House is pushing back.

After an 11th-hour scramble, Wisconsin forged ahead with its election despite fears about the coronavirus outbreak and an ongoing stay-at-home order.

Ben Williamson and Alyssa Farah — both close to new chief of staff Mark Meadows — will play senior roles. Kayleigh McEnany, a campaign spokeswoman, will become the new press secretary.

When a gunman stormed his workplace at a Virginia Beach government office, it was the latest example of someone taking grievances out on colleagues. Experts worry workplace violence is on the rise.

Visitors to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., braved rainy weather to see the exhibits before the museums are closed as part of the shutdown of the federal government.