Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday insisted that “you can satisfy both” — see some states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 Americans.

The president, fielding questions from Americans in a virtual town hall from the Lincoln Memorial, acknowledged valid fears on both sides of the issue.

Some people are worried about getting sick; others are reeling from lost jobs and livelihoods. But while Trump increased his projection for the total U.S.

death total to 80,000 or 90,000 — up by more than 20,000 fatalities from what he had suggested just a few weeks ago — he struck a note of urgency to restart the

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White House traces contacts as Trump pushes to reopen economy

Efforts are underway to trace contacts after two White House staffers tested positive for COVID-19. As Jackson Proskow reports, this is complicating U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to reopen the economy.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Trump says U.S. looking into syndrome affecting children

At a news conference on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump was asked about a newly emerging syndrome that is affecting some children worldwide.

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Donald Trump stormed out of a press conference after telling an Asian-American journalist to "ask China" why people are dying from coronavirus.

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Trump abruptly ends briefing after contentious exchanges

NEW YORK – President Donald Trump abruptly ended his White House news conference Monday following combative exchanges with reporters Weijia Jiang of CBS News and Kaitlan Collins of CNN.

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Trump Dragged For Telling Asian-American WH Reporter ‘Ask China’ Branding Her Question ‘Nasty’

This isn’t the first time that President Donald Trump has talked down to CBS White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, 35, for asking tough questions, but it was certainly the ugliest. During a May 11 coronavirus update, Jiang asked the 73-year-old about why he seemingly makes the U.S. COVID-19 testing progress into a global competition against other countries. He then told the Chinese-born, Asian-American journalist that her question was “nasty” and repeatedly told her to “ask China” in a non-answer. And it all went downhill from there.

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Chinese investment in U.S. falls to lowest level in 10 years, analysts say

Chinese investment in the United States dropped to $5 billion in 2019, a slight decrease from a year earlier and the lowest level since the global financial crisis a decade ago, according to a new analysis by the U.S.-China Investment Project.

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President Trump critical of Pennsylvania’s reopening plans in tweet

U.S. President Donald Trump makes remarks at the beginning of a meeting with Congressional Republicans in the State Dining Room at the White House May 08, 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump insisted that the national economy will recover this year from th

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Trump Goes Off On NBC Journalist Chuck Todd In Wild Twitter Rant: He Should Be ‘Fired’

Donald Trump, in the midst of a Mother’s Day tweetstorm, called for NBC News to fire Meet The Press host Chuck Todd. The president, 73, bashed Todd for using an abbreviated quote from Attorney General William Barr on his show, in order to criticize the Department of Justice for dropping charges against former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.

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Pelosi reportedly drafting $750B bill to aid state, local governments

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds her weekly news conference during the novel coronavirus pandemic at the U.S. Capitol April 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is expected to sign a bipartisan $484 billion coronavirus rel

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Rosie O'Donnell working with Michael Cohen on tell-all about Donald Trump

Rosie O’Donnell has confirmed she is helping former nemesis Michael Cohen write a “spicy” tell-all about his years working for President Trump, as previously revealed by Page Six. O’Donnell told the Daily Beast that she visited the then-jailed lawyer in prison for six hours and agreed to help with his memoir, an unlikely partnership Page Six first revealed at the beginning of March.

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Trump takes cautious approach to highlighting Biden accuser

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump rarely holds his fire, hurling accusations true and false.

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New week brings new challenges for White House

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration’s leading health experts on safely dealing with the novel coronavirus will be testifying in a Senate hearing by a videoconference this week after three of them and the committee's chairman were exposed to people who tested positive for COVID-19.

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Mike Pence not in quarantine after aide tests positive for coronavirus

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is not in quarantine and plans to be at the White House on Monday, a spokesman said on Sunday, despite media reports that Pence was self-isolating after a staffer tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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White House rejects reports that Pence is self-isolating after coronavirus exposure

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence listens as U.S. President Donald Trump meets with industry executives in the Cabinet Room of the White House April 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump met with the executives to discuss ongoing

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Pence self-isolating away from White House because of coronavirus exposure

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US Vice President Mike Pence 'self-isolating' after aide tests positive for coronavirus

US Vice President Mike Pence is 'self-isolating' away from the White House after an aide was diagnosed with the coronavirus, according to reports.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Trump sends message of support to UFC ahead of fight, says ‘we want our sports back’

U.S. President Donald Trump sent a message of support Saturday to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) league hours ahead of its first match since the COVID-19 pandemic saw most sports leagues suspend play.

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Trump’s desire to be ‘king of ventilators’ may result in unexpected glut, experts warn

As requests for ventilators from the national stockpile reached a crescendo in late March, President Donald Trump made what seemed like a bold claim: His administration would provide 100,000 within 100 days.

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Barack Obama condemns Trump's handling of coronavirus as a 'chaotic disaster'

Former US President Barack Obama has described Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus crisis as a "chaotic disaster".

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SNL‘s Season 45 Finale Makes America Drink Bleach Again — And More! Watch HERE!

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‘SNL’: Kristen Wiig Celebrates Mother’s Day From Her Home As Surprise Host Of Season 45 Finale

Kristen Wiig embraced the remote aspect of the new “Saturday Night Live” format when she was tapped to served as the “host” of the season finale over the weekend.

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Trump tries to move on from COVID-19 as Congress scrambles to fill void

As U.S. President Donald Trump tries to moves on from the coronavirus, Congress is rushing to fill the void and prepare the country for the long fight ahead.

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As Trump pulls back from virus, Congress races to fill void

WASHINGTON – As President Donald Trump tries to moves on from the coronavirus, Congress is rushing to fill the void and prepare the country for the long fight ahead.

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Coronavirus: China, South Korea see spike in new cases of COVID-19

Both China and South Korea reported new spikes in coronavirus cases on Sunday, setting off fresh concerns in countries where local outbreaks had been in dramatic decline.

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Tony Ferguson taken to hospital after surprise defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC 249

Dana White has confirmed that both Tony Ferguson and Niko Price were admitted to hospital after their defeats at UFC 249.

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Alec Baldwin plays Trump at a virtual high school graduation during ‘SNL’ season finale

Saturday Night Live opened its third at-home episode and season finale with a high school graduation ceremony for the class of 2020, held virtually with the cast members on Zoom because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Virus case rise in China, South Korea, Obama bashes Trump

ROME – Both China and South Korea reported new spikes in coronavirus cases on Sunday, setting off fresh concerns in countries where local outbreaks had been in dramatic decline.

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Obama said Trump’s handling of coronavirus has been a ‘disaster’ in private call: reports

Former President Barack Obama harshly criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as an “absolute chaotic disaster” during a private call with ex-members of his administration, according to a recording obtained by Yahoo News.

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Barack Obama Says The U.S. Government’s Response To COVID-19 Has Been “An Absolute Chaotic Disaster”

Roommates, it has been months since the United States has been under social distancing guidelines, and Donald Trump has taken many shots at our Forever President! Barack Obama, however, has not commented on how the government is handling the virus…until now.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Endorses Joe Biden for President

California Gov. Gavin Newsom formally endorsed Joe Biden for president on Friday, praising the former vice president for his "deep compassion and empathy" during a virtual high-dollar fundraiser in partnership with the Democratic National Committee.

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US to buy $3 billion worth of agricultural goods from farmers: Donald Trump

'Starting early next week, at my order, the USA will be purchasing, from our Farmers, Ranchers & Specialty Crop Growers, $3 bn worth of Dairy, Meat & Produce for Food Lines & Kitchens,' Donald Trump wrote on Twitter

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Obama calls Trump's handling of pandemic a 'chaotic disaster'

Former president Barack Obama has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling it an "absolute chaotic disaster."

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Franklin Graham: No interest in federal money meant for WHO

NEW YORK – Rev. Franklin Graham says his Christian relief charity has no interest in receiving any of the funding President Donald Trump has withheld from the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus.

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Republicans trying to strip Democratic governors of authority on COVID-19 response

Republican-controlled legislatures are increasingly trying to strip Democratic governors of their executive authority to close businesses and schools, a power grab by lawmakers that channels frustration over the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic but could come with long-term consequences for how their states fight disease.

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GOP in power grab to rein in Dem governors on virus response

MADISON, Wis. – Republican-controlled legislatures are increasingly trying to strip Democratic governors of their executive authority to close businesses and schools, a power grab by lawmakers that channels frustration over the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic but could come with long-term consequences for how their states fight disease.

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Ivanka Trump's personal assistant tests positive for Covid-19: Report

Washington: Ivanka Trump's personal assistant has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus, making her the third White House staff member to be infected from COVID-19, a media report said on Saturday.

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‘I’ll bring it back’: Record U.S. unemployment threatens Trump’s re-election bid

The record unemployment rate reported on Friday captured the pain of a nation where tens of millions of jobs suddenly vanished, devastating the economy and forcing President Donald Trump to overcome historic headwinds to win a second term.

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Historic unemployment rate upends Trump's reelection bid

NEW YORK – The record unemployment rate reported on Friday captured the pain of a nation where tens of millions of jobs suddenly vanished, devastating the economy and forcing President Donald Trump to overcome historic headwinds to win a second term.

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Coronavirus strikes staffers inside the White House

WASHINGTON – Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.

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Trump says he is 'having a hard time' and 'torn' over US-China trade deal

President Donald Trump cast doubt on the future of his “phase one" trade deal with China, one of the biggest accomplishments of his first term, saying Friday that he’s struggling with Beijing in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Ivanka Trump’s Personal Assistant Tests Positive For COVID-19 After First Daughter Tests ‘Negative’

There have been several of cases of people near President Donald Trump — including a White House personal valet and V.P. Mike Pence‘s press secretary — testing positive for COVID-19. Now his daughter Ivanka‘s personal assistant reportedly has the coronavirus. But one bright spot for Ivanka — a senior aide to her father — is that the assistant has reportedly been working remotely for the past several weeks and has not been in physical contact the first daughter, according to CNN White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins. Both Ivanka, 38, and her husband Jared Kushner, 39, tested negative for COVID-19 on May 8, hours before the news of Ivanka’s assistant’s positive test broke.

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Record 20.5 million US jobs lost in April; Trump in 'no rush' for relief bill

US President Donald Trump said Friday he was in "no rush" to strike a deal with Democrats over emergency relief for suffering Americans even as the raging coronavirus pandemic causes staggering job losses.

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US confirms over 12 lakh coronavirus cases, death toll hits 77,178; hardest hit by COVID-19 in the world

The United States recorded 1,635 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 77,178, according to the latest real-time tally Friday reported by Johns Hopkins University.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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