(CNN)Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told CNN he checked himself into a hospital Saturday afternoon as a precautionary measure after announcing earlier in the day that .Christie, who suffers from asthma, said in consultation with his doctor he decided it was best to be monitored in the hospital. He said he has a slight fever and is achy but felt well enough to drive himself to the hospital, Christie told CNN by phone from the hospital on Saturday.Though he said his breathing is fine, he started a course of the Covid-19 treatment remdesivir after being admitted.Christie, who helped...…(CNN)Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told CNN he checked himself into a hospital Saturday afternoon as a precautionary measure after announcing earlier in the day that .Christie, who suffers from asthma, said in consultation with his doctor he decided it was best to be monitored in the hospital. He said he has a slight fever and is achy but felt well enough to drive himself to the hospital, Christie told CNN by phone from the hospital on Saturday.Though he said his breathing is fine, he started a course of the Covid-19 treatment remdesivir after being admitted.Christie, who helped...WW…

(CNN)There has been a concerted effort to getto stop conducting the daily coronavirus briefings, multiple sources tell CNN. After weeks of briefings that sometimes last more than two hours, there is some agreement in the West Wing that some of the news conferences have gone on too long, resulting in a situation where Trump and administration officials simply run . The result, aides have noticed, is that the briefings stray into politics instead of the matter at hand. potential changes to the coronavirus task force news briefings.Friday's coronavirus task force news briefing was the shortest...…(CNN)There has been a concerted effort to getto stop conducting the daily coronavirus briefings, multiple sources tell CNN. After weeks of briefings that sometimes last more than two hours, there is some agreement in the West Wing that some of the news conferences have gone on too long, resulting in a situation where Trump and administration officials simply run . The result, aides have noticed, is that the briefings stray into politics instead of the matter at hand. potential changes to the coronavirus task force news briefings.Friday's coronavirus task force news briefing was the shortest...WW…

(CNN)Members of the coronavirus task force had to convince to change his view on in his state later this week, a source close to the task force told CNN. At a meeting before Wednesday's briefing, task force members discussed the likelihood of being asked about controversial move to open up many businesses such as nail salons and bowling alleys, the source added.Trump has been publicly encouraging the county to "reopen," even in the face of his own administration's guidelines released last week that outlay benchmarks that few regions of the country have met. On Tuesday, when asked about...…(CNN)Members of the coronavirus task force had to convince to change his view on in his state later this week, a source close to the task force told CNN. At a meeting before Wednesday's briefing, task force members discussed the likelihood of being asked about controversial move to open up many businesses such as nail salons and bowling alleys, the source added.Trump has been publicly encouraging the county to "reopen," even in the face of his own administration's guidelines released last week that outlay benchmarks that few regions of the country have met. On Tuesday, when asked about...WW…

(CNN)Rep. Matt Gaetz, who's facing a , was recently denied a meeting with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate as the ex-President and his allies continue to distance themselves from the Florida congressman. Two people familiar with the matter said Gaetz tried to schedule a visit with Trump after it was first revealed that he was being investigated, but the request was rejected by aides close to the former President, who have urged Trump not to stick his neck out to defend Gaetz. Harlan Hill, a spokesman for Gaetz, said the congressman did not request a meeting with Trump this week."Rep....…(CNN)Rep. Matt Gaetz, who's facing a , was recently denied a meeting with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate as the ex-President and his allies continue to distance themselves from the Florida congressman. Two people familiar with the matter said Gaetz tried to schedule a visit with Trump after it was first revealed that he was being investigated, but the request was rejected by aides close to the former President, who have urged Trump not to stick his neck out to defend Gaetz. Harlan Hill, a spokesman for Gaetz, said the congressman did not request a meeting with Trump this week."Rep....WW…

(CNN)It's been one week since the federal investigation into Rep. burst into the public sphere, and almost all of Gaetz's colleagues in the House Republican conference are keeping quiet.House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he'd speak to Gaetz about the matter, though it's not clear that's happened. The Republicans are keeping their powder dry amid the ongoing investigation. And even former President Donald Trump hasn't defended one of his staunchest allies in the House.Trump brought up the Gaetz situation in a recent conversation with an ally, talking as if he was gently fishing about...…(CNN)It's been one week since the federal investigation into Rep. burst into the public sphere, and almost all of Gaetz's colleagues in the House Republican conference are keeping quiet.House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he'd speak to Gaetz about the matter, though it's not clear that's happened. The Republicans are keeping their powder dry amid the ongoing investigation. And even former President Donald Trump hasn't defended one of his staunchest allies in the House.Trump brought up the Gaetz situation in a recent conversation with an ally, talking as if he was gently fishing about...WW…

(CNN)As plotted his , and a broader, more-robust plan to return to politics as an omnipresent disruptor, one person was conspicuously absent from the confab. Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, was notably not on the list of advisers assisting the former President. Kushner, who previously served as chief adviser-cum-micromanager with far-reaching responsibilities and had virtual carte blanche, has tapped out, say several people who worked closely with Kushner at the White House or are familiar with his thinking and told CNN on background in order to maintain relationships."Right now, he's...…(CNN)As plotted his , and a broader, more-robust plan to return to politics as an omnipresent disruptor, one person was conspicuously absent from the confab. Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, was notably not on the list of advisers assisting the former President. Kushner, who previously served as chief adviser-cum-micromanager with far-reaching responsibilities and had virtual carte blanche, has tapped out, say several people who worked closely with Kushner at the White House or are familiar with his thinking and told CNN on background in order to maintain relationships."Right now, he's...WW…

(CNN)More than a dozen of former President Donald Trump's closest Republican allies in the House skipped Friday's votes and enlisted their colleagues to vote on their behalf, signing letters saying they can't attend "due to the ongoing public health emergency."But those members are actually in Orlando and listed as speakers at , an annual meeting aimed at energizing conservative activists and boosting their own profiles.The members include Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who addressed the conference on Friday, as well as others who were listed as scheduled speakers -- such as Reps. Paul Gosar of...…(CNN)More than a dozen of former President Donald Trump's closest Republican allies in the House skipped Friday's votes and enlisted their colleagues to vote on their behalf, signing letters saying they can't attend "due to the ongoing public health emergency."But those members are actually in Orlando and listed as speakers at , an annual meeting aimed at energizing conservative activists and boosting their own profiles.The members include Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who addressed the conference on Friday, as well as others who were listed as scheduled speakers -- such as Reps. Paul Gosar of...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The bipartisan group of House and Senate negotiators that has struggled to finalize a $908 billion has made a decision: The lawmakers plan to split the package into two separate proposals. One bill will be a $748 billion proposal, which includes money for small business loans, jobless benefits and vaccine distribution – among other matters.The other: A package that includes $160 billion for state and local aid that includes liability protections for businesses and other entities – the two biggest sticking points.It’s uncertain how many...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The bipartisan group of House and Senate negotiators that has struggled to finalize a $908 billion has made a decision: The lawmakers plan to split the package into two separate proposals. One bill will be a $748 billion proposal, which includes money for small business loans, jobless benefits and vaccine distribution – among other matters.The other: A package that includes $160 billion for state and local aid that includes liability protections for businesses and other entities – the two biggest sticking points.It’s uncertain how many...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Inside house in Wilmington, Delaware, Bob Bauer, the typically soft-spoken veteran Democratic attorney, goes on the attack against the former vice president.Bauer interrupts and shouts down Biden, who is trying to formulate his arguments for why he should be president.Bauer is playing the role of during mock debate prep – often embodying the President as he behaved during the first debate in order to prepare Biden stay on message in the event that Trump blows through new measures put in place by the to prevent interruptions.Team Biden is...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Inside house in Wilmington, Delaware, Bob Bauer, the typically soft-spoken veteran Democratic attorney, goes on the attack against the former vice president.Bauer interrupts and shouts down Biden, who is trying to formulate his arguments for why he should be president.Bauer is playing the role of during mock debate prep – often embodying the President as he behaved during the first debate in order to prepare Biden stay on message in the event that Trump blows through new measures put in place by the to prevent interruptions.Team Biden is...WW…