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Saturday

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., at the Capitol on Friday, tried to force a recorded vote on the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill. Massie and other libertarians worry the bill will ruin the United States' creditworthiness. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images hide caption

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Friday

President Trump's approval rating has risen, but it's certainly not the kind of increase other presidents have seen in other rally-around-the-flag moments. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Thursday

The U.S. Capitol stands past a pedestrian crossing Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Shortly after midnight today, the White House and Democratic lawmakers said they reached agreement on a $2 trillion bill aimed at limiting the economic hit of the coronavirus outbreak. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Where Do We Get $2,000,000,000,000?

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Tuesday

Economists say helping the health care sector, including through emergency financing to states and cities, is one of the steps urgently needed to weather the coronavirus crisis. Michael Conroy/AP hide caption

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How To Save The Economy Now

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Wednesday

A customer waits for a takeout order as workers inside Rebelle Artisan Bagels in Providence, R.I., fill online orders to hand to waiting customers outside. David Goldman/AP hide caption

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Democratic presidential former US vice president Joe Biden participates in the 11th Democratic Party 2020 presidential debate on March 15. Mandel Ngan / AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Tuesday

President Trump arrives in the press briefing room to speak about the coronavirus at the White House on Monday. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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Monday

Former Vice President Joe Biden (left) and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., greet one another before they participate in a Democratic presidential primary debate. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption

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Friday