Democratic leaders cautioned the president privately that he must consult lawmakers before taking military action.
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Live Coronavirus News and Updates
Florida’s governor belatedly directed residents to stay home, but only after a call with President Trump. States raised new concerns about medical supplies, and fears grew about a prolonged global downturn.
Coronavirus Live Updates: States Clamp Down After White House’s Dire Warning
Amid fears of “the mother of all financial crises,” Washington considers an infrastructure program to create jobs. The action comes after White House science advisers released models predicting 100,000 to 240,000 virus deaths.
Grim Models Project High U.S. Toll
The scientists leading the administration’s fight estimated the virus could kill between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans. New data suggests many as 25 percent of infected people may not show symptoms.
Human Rights Group Says Two U.S. Strikes Killed Somali Civilians
A report by Amnesty International challenges the American military’s claim that the February strikes hit only terrorists and no innocent bystanders.
Oil Companies on Tumbling Prices: ‘Disastrous, Devastating’
The use of gasoline and other fuels is dropping as Saudi Arabia and Russia increase production, sending oil prices to their lowest level in a generation.
U.S. Counts on Global Crises to Press Again for Power Shift in Venezuela
Yet there is no indication Nicolás Maduro will step down, despite little assistance to confront the coronavirus and losing an economic lifeline during an oil spat between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Deaths Surpass China’s, but China’s Figures Remain in Doubt
The White House is expected to release models showing the future course of the disease, and the C.D.C. is reviewing its guidance on wearing masks as new data suggests many people with no symptoms are infecting others.
As Governors Plead for Tests, Trump Promises Ventilators to Europe
Maryland, Virginia and Arizona issued statewide stay-at-home orders, and the F.D.A. granted emergency approval for the use of two malaria drugs to treat some coronavirus patients.
Restrictions Are Slowing Coronavirus Infections, New Data Suggest
A database of daily fever readings shows that the numbers declined as people disappeared indoors.