The April 4 contests in Alaska, Hawaii and Wyoming will be vote by mail. Source
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Trump says U.S. “was not built to be shut down,” as coronavirus hurts economy
The Coronavirus Task Force briefs reporters on the federal government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus as negotiations on an economic stimulus package continue on Capitol Hill. Source
Other retailers closing during pandemic — not Hobby Lobby
Arts-and-crafts retailer continues to operate in states that haven’t ordered non-essential businesses to shutter. Source
Track team runs virtual “relay” from separate self-quarantines
A girl’s high school track team from New York stayed connected during the coronavirus outbreak by “passing the baton” in a “relay” between their separate self-quarantines. Source
Fauci says he’ll “keep pushing” White House
“When you’re dealing with the White House, sometimes you have to say things one, two, three, four times, and then it happens. So, I’m going to keep pushing,” Fauci said. Source
3 workers at facilities housing migrant kids in U.S. custody test positive for coronavirus
A dozen migrant children in U.S. custody have been tested for the virus. Five results came back negative and the rest are pending. Source
DJ D-Nice leads virtual dance parties on Instagram Live
The DJ is lifting spirits through his continuing series, “Homeschool at Club Quarantine” — and everyone is welcomed 🎧 Source
Texas becomes latest state to halt abortion services amid outbreak
Those who continue to provide abortion will face “penalties of up to $1,000 or 180 days of jail time.” Source
Justice Dept. asks Congress for expansion of judicial powers
Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said the recommendations were developed in consultation with Congress and the federal judiciary. Source
From our kitchens and quarantines: It’s taken teamwork to put together our 60 Minutes broadcast in the time of coronavirus
Coronavirus has forced 60 Minutes out of its 52-year home in the CBS Broadcast Center, but it hasn’t knocked the show off the air. Correspondent Bill Whitaker pays tribute to all those who put this show together from their homes and remote workspaces. Source