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FACT CHECK: Is Russia Really Sending Medical Supplies To The United States?

Russian President Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting with Russian regional officials via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, March 30, 2020. Mikhail Klimentyev/AP hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

FACT CHECK: Is Russia Really Sending Medical Supplies To The United States?

President Trump told reporters Russia sent a cargo plane with medical aid to the United States to combat the coronavirus pandemic. It followed a phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

FACT CHECK: Trump's Claims On U.S. Testing And Seoul's Population

President Trump takes questions from reporters during a Coronavirus Task Force press briefing in the Rose Garden of the White House on Monday. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

FACT CHECK: Trump's Claims On U.S. Testing And Seoul's Population

President Trump misstated the population of the city of Seoul and didn't address concerns that the United States hasn't yet reached the level of per capita coronavirus tests that other countries have.

Trump: Governors Should Be 'Appreciative' Of Federal Coronavirus Efforts

President Trump signs the CARES Act, a $2 trillion rescue package to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus outbreak, at the Oval Office on Friday. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Trump: Governors Should Be 'Appreciative' Of Federal Coronavirus Efforts

Trump said he believed the federal government has been working well with most states in the disaster but he griped about complaints reported by some Democratic governors.

Bernie Sanders On His Campaign: 'It's Going To Be A Very Steep Road'

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Elections

Bernie Sanders On His Campaign: 'It's Going To Be A Very Steep Road'

Sanders says he's eager to debate Joe Biden again. But facing an uphill battle for delegates, Sanders says he's still assessing the future of his presidential campaign.

Bernie Sanders On His Campaign: 'It's Going To Be A Very Steep Road'

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President Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package Into Law

President Trump signs the CARES act, a $2 trillion rescue package to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus outbreak, at the Oval Office of the White House on Friday. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

President Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package Into Law

The CARES Act offers relief to state and local governments, individuals, small and large businesses, and hospitals affected by the coronavirus crisis.

READ: House Democrats Offer Their Own 3rd Coronavirus Response Bill

House Democrats, led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have released their own version of the Senate's stimulus package in response to the coronavirus crisis. Pelosi is seen here on March 13 ahead of an earlier aid package deal. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Politics

READ: House Democrats Offer Their Own 3rd Coronavirus Response Bill

A counterproposal to the Senate's massive aid package proposal to address the coronavirus crisis, House Democrats have released a bill: the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act.

Pence Tests Negative For COVID-19; 'Hundreds Of Millions' Of Face Masks In Production

Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday said he and his wife will be tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus task force. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Pence Tests Negative For COVID-19; 'Hundreds Of Millions' Of Face Masks In Production

The vice president said he and his wife would be tested for the coronavirus, after an aide in his office was diagnosed with respiratory illness.

Special Coverage Of The White House Briefing

White House Update: Coronavirus Supply Effort And New Border Restrictions

Flanked by members of the coronavirus task force, President Trump speaks during a briefing on the latest development of the coronavirus outbreak in the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House on Friday. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

White House Update: Coronavirus Supply Effort And New Border Restrictions

The coronavirus task force insisted progress is being made as concerns over shortages mount, and officials emphasized current social distancing guidelines. Here are the briefing highlights.

Here's What Is In The 'Families First' Coronavirus Aid Package Trump Approved

Jessica Mendoza (center), a Virginia Hospital Center outpatient lab specialist, and James Meenan (right), the director of the Virginia Hospital Center outpatient lab, make final preparations before opening a drive-through coronavirus testing site on Wednesday in Arlington, Va. President Trump signed a bill Wednesday that includes funding for testing. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Here's What Is In The 'Families First' Coronavirus Aid Package Trump Approved

Take a look at what's included in the coronavirus emergency aid package that President Trump signed into law on Wednesday. It is the second such package so far.