New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state aims to double its coronavirus testing from 20,000 to 40,000. Cuomo said the state also wants to move to contact tracing for those who test positive. Watch his remarks. Source
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Trump: Immigration ban to put “Americans first in line for jobs”
The president also said Harvard University will repay money meant for small businesses. Source
The most divisive U.S. presidents, ranked
Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and more – they served, and sometimes they divided. Source
Trump to pause immigrant visas for 60 days over coronavirus
The president said the move is necessary to protect American workers reeling from an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Governors take steps to reopen as anti-lockdown protests continue
Protesters continue to gather nationwide, demanding an end to “stay-at-home” orders. Some governors are taking steps to ease the restrictions, even as coronavirus cases and deaths rise. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Trump to suspend immigration to U.S. for 60 days
The president also said Harvard University will repay money meant for small businesses. Source
Contact tracing deployed in effort to fight coronavirus
Massachusetts is the first state to launch a large-scale program to track down people who’ve been exposed to COVID-19. Source
Bagpipe-playing fireman brings moment of peace in fight against coronavirus
A fireman in Washington D.C. is providing relief to health care workers in an unexpected way. James Mazzara plays bagpipes for overwhelmed doctors and nurses. Source
Trump provides details on immigration ban during coronavirus task force briefing
President Trump provided more details on his immigration ban during Tuesday’s White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing. Mr. Trump said the ban will be reviewed after 60 days and will only apply to those seeking permanent residence in the U.S. Source
U.S. pausing certain immigrant visas for 60 days over coronavirus
The president said the move is necessary to protect American workers reeling from an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic. Source