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U.S. Indictment of Venezuelan President Maduro: William Barr Speech
The United States Justice Department indicted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for drug trafficking. Read the full transcript of the Justice Department and William Barr’s announcement of the indictment.

Trump Briefing: Michigan and Washington Governors Not "Appreciative"
Donald Trump held a press conference on 3/27 with COVID updates. Trump said of Michigan Governor and Washington Governor, “If they don’t treat you right, I don’t call.” Read the full transcript here.

Donald Trump & Coronavirus Task Force: Classify Counties by COVID Risk
Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a press briefing on March 26, updating the United States with efforts to fight COVID-19. He plans to label regions by risk of coronavirus threat, and is going to review options to “open the country up.” Dr. Birx also cautioned against models predicting significant coronavirus spread in the US and said there is little evidence of hospital bed or ventilator shortages

Trump COVID Task Force Press Conference Transcript 3/25
Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a press briefing on March 25, 2020. Trump urged the passage of the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, which is being voted on tonight.

Donald Trump COVID Town Hall Transcript: Plans to Restart the Economy by Easter
Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a virtual town hall on Fox News. President Trump seemed eager to reopen the country and end restrictions on businesses and gatherings by Easter, only about two weeks away. “We have to get back to work,” Trump said. Read the transcript of the town hall right here.

Donald Trump Coronavirus Task Force Briefing Transcript: March 24
Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held another news briefing on March 24. He praised Congress’ efforts to pass stimulus bill. Read the full transcript here.

Donald Trump Coronavirus Task Force Briefing Transcript March 23
Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a March 23 briefing, in which Trump seemed eager to reopen businesses and get people back to work. He also spoke about making it illegal to stockpile medical supplies. Read the full transcript here.

Donald Trump COVID Task Force Briefing: National Guard Activated in NY, CA, and WA
Donald Trump held a Sunday COVID-19 update with the Coronavirus Task Force on March 22. He spoke about activating the National Guard in New York, California and Washington state. Read the full transcript of his briefing speech and Q&A here.

Donald Trump Coronavirus Task Force Update Transcript March 21
Donald Trump, Mike Pence, Dr. Fauci, and more from the Coronavirus Task Force provided new COVID-19 updates on March 21. Full transcript here.

Donald Trump & Coronavirus Task Force March 20 Press Conference Transcript: Trump Spars with Reporters in Fiery Briefing
Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held an update briefing, in which Trump had some fiery exchanges with reporters. He angrily defended his handling of the virus, and promoted the drug hydroxychloroquine as a prophylactic. This claim was then refuted later by Dr. Fauci. Read the full transcript here.

Coronavirus Task Force Briefing: Trump Takes Shots at the Media
Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and the Coronavirus Task Force held an update today on COVID-19. Trump lambasted the media, “fake news,” and how the media has been unfair to him. Read the full transcript of their March 19 news conference.

Newsom Orders CA to Stay Home Due to COVID: Transcript
Governor Gavin Newsom of California issued an order for all 40 million residents to stay at home. Read the transcript of his announcement here.
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