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Coronavirus: Trump seems to undercut US spies on virus origins

US spies said it was not yet clear how the outbreak began, but Mr Trump suggests it came from a lab.

Coronavirus: Harvard rejects Trump demand to pay back aid

The US president says he is unhappy that the ultra-wealthy college has received stimulus money.

Coronavirus: Trump signs order on immigration green card suspension

The measure, which contains a number of exemptions, lasts for 60 days and could be extended, he said.

Coronavirus lockdown protest: What's behind the US demonstrations?

Why these Americans protesting during a pandemic - explained.

Coronavirus: Governors ask Trump to call off lockdown protests

One governor says it would be "incredibly appreciated" if the White House helped rein in protesters.

Coronavirus: Immigration to US to be suspended amid pandemic, says Trump

The US president says he will sign an executive order to suspend all immigration because of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Trump unveils plan to reopen states in phases

Guidelines for "Opening up America Again" outline three stages for US states to ease their lockdowns.

Coronavirus: Trump says peak is passed and US to reopen soon

"We'll be the comeback kids," the president says, predicting some states will reopen this month.

Coronavirus: Trump's WHO de-funding 'as dangerous as it sounds'

Bill Gates, a major donor to the global health agency, is among critics of Donald Trump's funding cut.

Coronavirus: US to halt funding to WHO, says Trump

The World Health Organization "failed in its basic duty" over coronavirus, Donald Trump says.

Coronavirus: Trump voices hope for ‘levelling-off’ in US hotspots

The president voices hope that cases are "levelling off" in US hotspots, but warns of more deaths.

Coronavirus: Trump predicts ‘a lot of death’ as cases pass 300,000

The US president predicts "a lot of death" but suggests easing social-distancing rules for Easter.

Michael Atkinson: Trump fires intelligence chief involved in impeachment

Intelligence chief Michael Atkinson first alerted Congress to a whistleblower complaint.

Coronavirus: Trump to defy 'voluntary' advice for Americans to wear masks

The US president says he does not want to be seen in one, despite Centers for Disease Control guidance.

Coronavirus: Trump says US in good shape to meet 'peak'

The US president says he is confident American hospitals will have enough ventilators to cope.

Trump says Harry and Meghan must pay for security

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly moved from Canada to the US amid the virus outbreak.

Coronavirus: Trump extends US guidelines beyond Easter

He says social distancing should continue until at least 30 April as the crisis is set to peak soon.

Coronavirus: Trump wants US open for business amid pandemic

As conservative voices warn of damage to the economy, the president reassesses restrictions.

Trump says coronavirus not Asian Americans' fault

After criticism for using the term "Chinese virus", the president praises Asian Americans as "amazing".

Coronavirus: Trump puts US on war footing to combat outbreak

Two US Navy hospital ships will also be sent to help relieve an expected shortage of sick beds.