Dave Boyer
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Trump campaign internal polling shows 63% support for his handling of coronavirus crisis
The Trump campaign released internal polling Tuesday showing that 84% of Americans are watching his daily televised coronavirus briefings, and 63% support the way he is handling the crisis. Published March 31, 2020
Ivanka Trump taking up guitar, studying Greek mythology while caring for kids during pandemic
Presidential adviser Ivanka Trump said Tuesday she's mostly working from home during the coronavirus outbreak while also caring for her three children, learning to play guitar and studying Greek mythology. Published March 31, 2020
Trump calls for ‘big and bold’ $2 trillion infrastructure bill for fourth coronavirus aid plan
Four days after he signed a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package, President Trump called on Congress on Tuesday to approve another $2 trillion "phase four" plan, this time to rebuild the nation's infrastructure. Published March 31, 2020
GOP, Trump blaming impeachment for distractions during virus outbreak
President Trump and his allies are increasingly blaming Democrats' impeachment drive for distracting Washington's attention from the coronavirus outbreak last winter. Published March 31, 2020
Donald Trump blames Democrats for wasteful spending in relief package
President Trump conceded Monday that the $2.2 trillion economic rescue package he approved includes wasteful spending by both parties, while battle lines formed in Congress over the size of a looming fourth government aid plan as troubles with the economy mounted. Published March 30, 2020
Mike Lindell, ‘My Pillow’ CEO: Read Bible during coronavirus quarantine
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell surprised President Trump -- and most of the Rose Garden audience -- during a White House coronavirus task force briefing on Monday by calling on Americans to read the Bible during their isolation from the outbreak. Published March 30, 2020
Donald Trump: Friend in coma from coronavirus
For President Trump, the coronavirus statistics have become personal. Published March 30, 2020
Macy’s to furlough most of its 130,000 employees nationwide as pandemic hits retailers
Macy's said Monday it would furlough the majority of its 130,000 employees because it had lost "the majority" of its sales following store closures. Published March 30, 2020
Trump slams Pelosi for fixating on impeachment after she accuses him of ignoring pandemic
President Trump said Monday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's obsession with his impeachment continued into the coronavirus outbreak, hitting back at her accusation that the president "fiddles" while people have been dying. Published March 30, 2020
Steven Mnuchin wins praise for Coronavirus stimulus bill negotiations
Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin is getting high marks for his round-the-clock efforts to rescue the economy and serve as a liaison between the president and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat. Published March 29, 2020
Donald Trump extends coronavirus guidelines through April 30
President Trump on Sunday said he wants Americans to stay at home until April 30, abandoning his hope of opening up businesses by Easter as modeling suggested the U.S. coronavirus death toll could reach tens of thousands and peak two weeks from now. Published March 29, 2020
Trump says quarantine for New York metro area not necessary, travel advisory issued instead
President Trump said Saturday night he won't order a quarantine for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, but the government instead is issuing a "strong" travel advisory. Published March 28, 2020
Trump exerts control over new watchdog demanded by Democrats in rescue package
President Trump has notified Congress that he'll exert "supervision" over a new special inspector general that Democrats demanded to monitor the administration's emergency lending to distressed corporations in the $2 trillion coronavirus package. Published March 28, 2020
Trump approves coronavirus disaster declaration for Michigan
President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Michigan, entitling the state to more federal aid in the midst of criticism by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the administration's pandemic relief efforts. Published March 28, 2020
Trump says White House shouldn’t call governors who criticize his coronavirus effort
President Trump said Friday he has urged Vice President Mike Pence, chairman of the coronavirus task force, not to reach out to hostile Democratic governors who criticize the administration's efforts. Published March 27, 2020
Trump taps Peter Navarro to run national defense production for emergency medical supplies
President Trump appointed trade adviser Peter Navarro on Friday to become coordinator of national defense policy production, signaling a new phase in the fight against the coronavirus as the president for the first time ordered a private company, General Motors, to produce ventilators. Published March 27, 2020
Trump authorizes activation of up to 1 million reservists to help with pandemic
President Trump on Friday issued an executive order authorizing the Pentagon to call up as many as 1 million armed forces reservists to active duty to help deal with the coronavirus outbreak. Published March 27, 2020
Trump signs $2 trillion economic plan to rush aid to businesses, workers hurt by coronavirus crisis
President Trump signed a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday to provide direct payments to most Americans and aid to workers and businesses idled by the coronavirus outbreak. Published March 27, 2020
House passes $2 trillion coronavirus aide package on voice vote
The House passed a bipartisan $2.2 trillion emergency economic relief package Friday, paving the way for an influx of funds to the besieged healthcare system and aid for workers and businesses reeling from the coronavirus pandemic. Published March 27, 2020
Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledge cooperation against coronavirus in phone call
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged in a phone call early Friday to cooperate in the battle against the coronavirus, a sign of easing tensions between the two nations. Published March 27, 2020