Emotions ran high in the Senate chamber on Monday as lawmakers debated into the night on how to best soften coronavirus’ blow to the economy. Negotiations centered around a new $500 billion fund for loans to big industries, which Democrats say does not include enough rules to govern who gets what. As they spoke, General Electric announced it would lay off about 2,500 workers. Nancy Cordes breaks down Congress’ latest push to help U.S. industries and workers. Source

While the federal government is still urging people to stay at home amid the pandemic, President Trump said he will decide on Monday whether to ease current coronavirus restrictions. He argued that dire economic conditions caused by prolonged shutdowns could lead to suicides, which he claimed would result in an even higher death toll. Mr. Trump’s statement goes against the advice of medical experts who say the coronavirus will not be contained in just a matter of weeks. Paula Reid breaks down the president’s Monday evening coronavirus briefing, where Dr. Anthony Fauci was noticeably absent. Source

A veteran member of the International Olympics Committee has told “USA Today” that postponement of the Tokyo Games has already been decided, though the world is still waiting on an official announcement. The group said they would have a decision in the next four weeks. Ramy Inocencio spoke to several members of the U.S. team about how they feel about the current state of the event. Source

That figure includes money spent on golf cart rentals for the Secret Service, but just a fraction of the spending was on hotel rooms at Trump’s resort. Source

He is scheduled to speak from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, which has more than 13,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases. Source

At a briefing Tuesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said it’s not an “either-or” choice to protect public health or save the economy in the coronavirus crisis. “My mother is not expendable. And your mother is not expendable,” he said. He also urged President Trump to use his powers under the Defense Procurement Act to produce more ventilators and other medical supplies. Watch his remarks. Source

Scott Pelley reports on the deaths and property damage caused by dust explosions at American factories, a problem critics say the government needs to do more to prevent. Source

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo held a briefing Tuesday on efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak in the state. He said the number of confirmed cases is increasing dramatically, and the testing of an experimental drug combo treatment is beginning today. Source

Retailer also removed 500,000 items as it works to “combat those seeking to profit off the COVID-19 crisis.” Source

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged Americans to pay attention to the coronavirus crisis hitting his state, and warned that the surge of cases happening in New York will hit other areas of the country a few weeks later. “We are your future,” he said. “Help New York to help yourselves.” Watch a portion of his remarks. Source