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Four Orange County congressional seats are central to Democrats' effort to retake the U.S. House of Representatives. Each Republican faces several well-funded challengers. Mary Plummer and Sandra Oshiro

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During his briefing with the coronavirus task force on Thursday, President Trump once again inaccurately described the per capita testing within the United States.

FACT CHECK: Trump Pushes Tax Break To Boost Restaurants, But Would It Actually Help?

Ayesha Rascoe | NPR | Thu April 02

The coronavirus has hit restaurants hard, but President Trump's proposal to let businesses write off meals is not the answer, critics say. Plus, Trump's own tax law eliminated the tax break.

FACT CHECK: Defense Chief Exaggerates Criticism Of Military In Fighting Coronavirus

Bobby Allyn | NPR | Wed April 01

In describing the steps the military is taking to confront the pandemic, Defense Secretary Mark Esper claimed some are calling for the entire U.S. military to cease operations. But that's not true.

FACT CHECK: Trump Praises Florida Governor Despite Criticism Of Coronavirus Response

Bobby Allyn | NPR | Tue March 31

President Trump claimed ally and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken "decisive steps" against the virus, but public health experts and a pending lawsuit say his leadership has been inadequate.

FACT CHECK: Should People Cover Their Faces With Scarves Like Trump Said?

Barbara Sprunt | NPR | Tue March 31

In a briefing with the coronavirus task force, President Trump answered a question about a supply shortage of masks by suggesting that the public wear scarves instead.

House Looks At 4th Coronavirus Aid Package; Pelosi Says She Won't Get Test

Claudia Grisales | NPR | Mon March 30

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it could be several weeks before any bipartisan legislation. She also said she would not be tested herself, despite an apparent new case among her members.

'Challenging Times Are Ahead,' Trump Says Of Extended Social Distancing Guidelines

Philip Ewing | NPR | Mon March 30

The White House coronavirus task force convened a news conference following a concession by the Trump administration that normalcy won't be restored by Easter or maybe even this spring.

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Benjamin Swasey | NPR | Sun March 29

Sunday's planeload comes as the Trump administration faces criticism over its distribution of medical supplies that are in short supply across the country.

FACT CHECK: N.Y. Governor Slams Trump Ventilator Claim As 'Ignorant' And 'Uninformed'

Bobby Allyn | NPR | Fri March 27

The president said New York ignored ventilators sent by the federal government. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back, saying the president's view was "incorrect and grossly uninformed."

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Kelsey Snell | NPR | Thu March 26

The economic relief bill provides help to individuals, businesses, hospitals, as well as state and local governments. Here are the details.

READ: President Trump's Letter To Governors On New Coronavirus Guidelines

NPR Staff | NPR | Thu March 26

Trump said his administration is working on new guidelines for governments to use when making decisions on relaxing or increasing coronavirus measures.

Coronavirus Package Would Bar Trump And Lawmakers From Funds, Top Democrat Says

Ryan Lucas | NPR | Wed March 25

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., says he's secured a provision in the $2 trillion rescue bill that would prohibit the president and others from receiving Treasury loans or investments.

Senate Coronavirus Bill Includes $400 Million To Protect Elections

Pam Fessler | NPR | Wed March 25

The money is far less than the $4 billion some Democrats had wanted. It would allow states to expand mail-in and early voting, online voter registration and help secure in-person voting sites.

Senate Reaches Historic Deal On $2 Trillion Coronavirus Economic Rescue Package

Susan Davis, Claudia Grisales, and Kelsey Snell | NPR | Wed March 25

Congressional leaders announced an agreement to fund cash payments to Americans, bailouts for key industries and aid to the health care industry.

White House, Senate Agree To $2 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package

Scott Neuman | NPR | Wed March 25

The deal means Congress could be close to passing a deal and it comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Republicans and Democrats had closed the gap on their differences.

FACT CHECK: Trump Compares Coronavirus To The Flu, But It Could Be 10 Times Deadlier

Domenico Montanaro | NPR | Tue March 24

This coronavirus is novel, meaning how it will manifest is still unclear. About 0.1% who get flu die. It's estimated that about 1% of those who have gotten coronavirus have died from it.