(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…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Donald Trump on Sunday evening denied he was going to fireIn a tweet, Trump said that “Reports that H.H.S. Secretary @AlexAzar is going to be ‘fired’ by me” are false.The President accused the media of being “…desperate to create the perception of chaos & havoc in the minds of the public. They never even called to ask. Alex is doing an excellent job!” Azar echoed Trump’s message in his own tweet thread later Sunday evening attacking the media and praising the President’s coronavirus response.The public pushback comes after...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Donald Trump on Sunday evening denied he was going to fireIn a tweet, Trump said that “Reports that H.H.S. Secretary @AlexAzar is going to be ‘fired’ by me” are false.The President accused the media of being “…desperate to create the perception of chaos & havoc in the minds of the public. They never even called to ask. Alex is doing an excellent job!” Azar echoed Trump’s message in his own tweet thread later Sunday evening attacking the media and praising the President’s coronavirus response.The public pushback comes after...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…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A new report on the Trump administration’s missteps in the early days of the coronavirus’ spread into the US was on Saturday, detailing new instances showing how ignored the warnings of his advisers about the lethal infectious disease approaching America’s doorstep.According to the report, Dr. Robert Kadlec, the top disaster response official at the Department of Health and Human Services, convened the White House coronavirus task force on February 21. During his meeting, the group conducted a mock-up exercise of the pandemic. It predicted...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A new report on the Trump administration’s missteps in the early days of the coronavirus’ spread into the US was on Saturday, detailing new instances showing how ignored the warnings of his advisers about the lethal infectious disease approaching America’s doorstep.According to the report, Dr. Robert Kadlec, the top disaster response official at the Department of Health and Human Services, convened the White House coronavirus task force on February 21. During his meeting, the group conducted a mock-up exercise of the pandemic. It predicted...WW…

(CNN)Only a portion of the medical supplies being flown in by from overseas are being allotted to critical hotspots prioritized by the agency and the Department of Health and Human Services. The rest will resupply the private market, where and has been trying to shore up equipment to treat patients with coronavirus, according to multiple officials.The Trump administration has touted the incoming flights, billing them and the equipment they're bringing in as a reprieve to states desperate for supplies. But states are not the sole recipients of the equipment, according to a FEMA spokesperson....…(CNN)Only a portion of the medical supplies being flown in by from overseas are being allotted to critical hotspots prioritized by the agency and the Department of Health and Human Services. The rest will resupply the private market, where and has been trying to shore up equipment to treat patients with coronavirus, according to multiple officials.The Trump administration has touted the incoming flights, billing them and the equipment they're bringing in as a reprieve to states desperate for supplies. But states are not the sole recipients of the equipment, according to a FEMA spokesperson....WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will testify before the Republican-led Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Friday, the committee announced Tuesday.It will be the US Postal Service chief’s first opportunity to publicly answer questions amid accusations that the Trump administration is purposefully handicapping the USPS in an effort to hinder mail-in voting during the pandemic.Democrats on the House Oversight Committee announced earlier this week that DeJoy and USPS Board of Governors Chairman Robert Duncan would on...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will testify before the Republican-led Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Friday, the committee announced Tuesday.It will be the US Postal Service chief’s first opportunity to publicly answer questions amid accusations that the Trump administration is purposefully handicapping the USPS in an effort to hinder mail-in voting during the pandemic.Democrats on the House Oversight Committee announced earlier this week that DeJoy and USPS Board of Governors Chairman Robert Duncan would on...WW…

(CNN)Robert Trump, 71, the younger brother of , died Saturday at a New York hospital, Donald Trump announced in a statement."It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight. He was not just my brother, he was my best friend. He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever. Robert, I love you. Rest in peace," the President said.Donald Trump is expected to attend his brother's funeral. However no details were immediately available on plans. Additionally, a source familiar said the President...…(CNN)Robert Trump, 71, the younger brother of , died Saturday at a New York hospital, Donald Trump announced in a statement."It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight. He was not just my brother, he was my best friend. He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever. Robert, I love you. Rest in peace," the President said.Donald Trump is expected to attend his brother's funeral. However no details were immediately available on plans. Additionally, a source familiar said the President...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Kristen Holmes, CNN White House Correspondent(CNN) George Floyd's brother, , will testify before Congress on Wednesday during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability," a source familiar tells CNN.The source said it had not yet been determined whether Floyd would testify in person or virtually. House Judiciary Committee Democrats invited Floyd to speak, this person said.CNN has reached out to the Committee for details.See moreABC News first reported that Floyd would be appearing before...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Kristen Holmes, CNN White House Correspondent(CNN) George Floyd's brother, , will testify before Congress on Wednesday during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability," a source familiar tells CNN.The source said it had not yet been determined whether Floyd would testify in person or virtually. House Judiciary Committee Democrats invited Floyd to speak, this person said.CNN has reached out to the Committee for details.See moreABC News first reported that Floyd would be appearing before...WW…

Washington (CNN)The Biden administration is working on creating a set of standards for people against , according to an administration official.The official said they're currently working with a range of companies on the standards, including non-profits and tech companies, adding that they are likely still weeks away from being finalized, the official said.Multiple government agencies are engaged in conversations and planning, coordinated by the White House, as this kind of system will play a role in multiple aspects of life, including potentially the workforce, another senior...…Washington (CNN)The Biden administration is working on creating a set of standards for people against , according to an administration official.The official said they're currently working with a range of companies on the standards, including non-profits and tech companies, adding that they are likely still weeks away from being finalized, the official said.Multiple government agencies are engaged in conversations and planning, coordinated by the White House, as this kind of system will play a role in multiple aspects of life, including potentially the workforce, another senior...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Nearly four months after in order to compel businesses to manufacture equipment for the fight against the coronavirus, the Trump administration has made only sparing use of its authorities, leaving front-line workers in dire need of supplies like masks, gowns and gloves amid the .The Department of Health and Human Services listed 19 companies that have received contracts under the Defense Production Act to produce emergency supplies, including 600 million N95 respirators and face masks. But experts say it’s not enough and that the effort...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Nearly four months after in order to compel businesses to manufacture equipment for the fight against the coronavirus, the Trump administration has made only sparing use of its authorities, leaving front-line workers in dire need of supplies like masks, gowns and gloves amid the .The Department of Health and Human Services listed 19 companies that have received contracts under the Defense Production Act to produce emergency supplies, including 600 million N95 respirators and face masks. But experts say it’s not enough and that the effort...WW…