Scott Horsley

Economics, politics and science correspondents round up new developments in the federal response to the coronavirus crisis, including President Trump's comments during an afternoon press conference.

NPR economics, politics and science correspondents relay the latest federal developments in the coronavirus pandemic.

Forecasters say the government's aggressive efforts to curtail the spread of the virus will trigger the sharpest slowdown on record. Some see the economy shrinking a staggering 24%.

A panel of NPR correspondents discusses the latest developments around the coronavirus epidemic, including updates about drugs, testing, medical supplies, economic impact and unemployment relief.

The $1 trillion stimulus package proposed by the Trump administration is unusual in that it would give Americans more spending money, even as many spending outlets have been closed by the pandemic.

NPR correspondents relay the latest on federal government efforts to aid the economy and stop the spread of coronavirus, as well as new scientific information about how COVID-19 is affecting people.

The Trump administration proposed a $1 trillion emergency stimulus package to help the economy deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The relief plan would include help for households and small businesses.

The Trump administration is requesting that Congress pass an $1 trillion stimulus to address the economic fallout from the coronavirus epidemic.

The Trump administration is proposing an $850 billion stimulus package to help struggling businesses and individuals weather the economic slowdown triggered by the coronavirus.

Despite the Federal Reserve cutting the interest rate to near zero percent, U.S. stock indexes plunged sharply from the opening bell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down nearly 3,000 points.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near-zero and announced a set of programs to help blunt the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the world.

Trump told reporters at the White House that he's pleased with the Federal Reserve's move to cut interest rates. He also told Americans to stop panic-buying groceries as fears rise about coronavirus.

The Trump administration's decision to include the U.K. and Ireland to its month-long travel ban will likely come with a big price tag for the U.S. economy.

As stores, restaurants and other businesses feel the shift to more people staying at home, stocks are tumbling and lawmakers are negotiating a possible rescue package.

Stocks continued their downward slide on Thursday amid growing fears of the coronavirus. Trading was briefly halted after the S&P 500 index fell 7% in the opening minutes of trading.

President Trump says emergency action will be taken to provide financial relief for workers who are ill, quarantined, or caring for others due to the coronavirus. What does that relief look like?

The Trump administration and Congress look to shore up the U.S. economy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. But details have been slow to emerge, and nervous investors continue to dump stocks.

The outbreak has caused turmoil in the stock market. Monday was Wall Street's worst day in more than a decade. After the markets closed, President Trump said he's going to ask Congress for help.

President Trump spoke Monday night about the coronavirus outbreak, announcing a payroll tax cut, help for hourly wage earners and loans for small businesses. Vice President Mike Pence also spoke.

Stock markets were convulsed by another wave of selling Monday. So many investors headed for the exits that trading was temporarily halted in the morning. The Dow finished down 2,020 points, or 7.8%.