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(Pew Research Center) As the death toll from the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to spiral, most Americans do not foresee a quick end to the crisis. In fact, 73% say that in thinking about the problems the country is facing from the coronavirus outbreak, the worst is still to come. With the Trump administration and many state governors actively considering … [Read more...] about Most Americans Say Trump Was Too Slow in Initial Response to Coronavirus Threat

(AP) President Donald Trump has given governors a road map for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out “a phased and deliberate approach” to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing and are seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases. “We’re starting our life again,” Trump said during his daily press briefing. “We’re starting … [Read more...] about Trump Gives Governors Options on How to Reopen the Economy

(CBS NEWS) A key piece of the federal government's stimulus efforts to help small businesses and their employees has run out of money. This shuts out thousands of potential borrowers who were seeking aid during the coronavirus-driven economic plunge. The U.S. Small Business Administration said Thursday morning the Paycheck Protection Program wouldn't be accepting any more … [Read more...] about Paycheck Protection Program Out of Money: Thousands of Small Businesses Shut Out

(AP)  President Donald Trump said he’s prepared to announce new guidelines allowing some states to quickly ease up on social distancing even as business leaders told him they need more coronavirus testing and personal protective equipment before people can safely go back to work. The industry executives cautioned Trump that the return to normalcy … [Read more...] about Trump Says New Guidelines Aim to Lift Some Restrictions

(The Christian Post) Speaking on a show with conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, evangelist Franklin Graham encouraged pastors in the United States to obey those in authority to protect themselves and others from the COVID-19 disease while continuing to do what God has called them to do. “We don’t slow down,” said Graham, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, when … [Read more...] about Franklin Graham Urges Pastors to Obey Authority, Save Lives While Doing Church’s Work