Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: ¯\_(?)_/¯
- AG Barr just signaled that things are about to get ugly for the Russia collusion team - The Hill
- Trump claims ‘total’ authority to reopen economy, over govs - AP
- States Unite On Reopening Economies: 'Science – Not Politics – Will Guide' Decisions - NPR
- What you need to know today about the virus outbreak - AP
- Bernie Sanders endorses ex-rival Joe Biden for president - BBC
- White House Says Trump 'Is Not Firing Dr. Fauci' - NPR
- Trump defends early coronavirus actions in contentious briefing, as Fauci regrets ‘poor choice of words’ - Fox News
- Trump’s #FireFauci retweet spurs a cycle of outrage and a White House denial - Politico
- Voters reject Trump’s pick in chaotic Wisconsin court race - AP
- CNN cuts away from 'propaganda' briefing as Trump plays video hitting press - The Hill
- 'Almost sinful': Pelosi skewers Trump over threats to reopen country too soon - Politico
- Reasons for hope: the drugs, tests and tactics that may conquer coronavirus - Reuters
- Confirmed cases of coronavirus surpass 2M worldwide - AP
- How To Get Your $1,200 Emergency Payment Faster — But Watch Out For Debt Collectors - NPR
- A U.S. Supreme Court first: arguments by teleconference including major one involving Trump - Reuters
- Coronavirus stay-at-home orders stir protests nationwide amid fears of economic collapse - Fox News
- Senate Republicans plan coronavirus probe — with a focus on China - Politico
- 'Everything's gone': Tornadoes rip U.S. South, kill at least 26 - Reuters
- At least 33 killed as tornadoes rip through the South - CBS News
- Virus closes some meat plants, raising fears of shortages - AP
- Trump Officials Ask To Delay Census Data For Voting Districts, House Seats - NPR
- Coronavirus: New York region explores reopening as cases 'plateau' - BBC
- Economic meltdown gives Democrats new hope in Texas - Politico
- Antibody testing study underway in Los Angeles County - CBS News
- Trump administration to unveil $15.5 billion first phase of coronavirus farm aid: sources - Reuters
- U.S. Congress struggles as partisanship stymies new coronavirus bill - Reuters
- British PM’s praise for health service could boost its cause - AP
- FDA approves first saliva-based coronavirus test - The Hill
- Coronavirus recession is either here or on its way, economists say - CBS News
- France's Macron looks to lift coronavirus lockdown on certain businesses by May 11 - Fox News
- Trump uses coronavirus briefing to fire back at critics - The Hill
- Could old vaccines for other germs protect against COVID-19? - AP
- Florida mayor says WWE deemed 'essential business' during coronavirus pandemic - The Hill
- Coronavirus: Don't expect changes to UK lockdown this week - Dominic Raab - BBC
- Trump’s disdain for ‘Obamacare’ could hamper virus response - AP
- Navy reports first coronavirus death from Roosevelt crew - AP
