White House: This Week Could Be Toughest Yet

In this episode, the NPR team discusses Trump's endorsement of a coronavirus drug still undergoing evaluation. Also, how lawmakers are legislating remotely.

Weekly Roundup: Friday, April 3rd

In this episode, the NPR team talks about how political nominating conventions may be impacted by the coronavirus and answers your political questions.

Nearly Ten Million Americans Have Filed For Unemployment In The Last Two Weeks

In this episode, the NPR team talks through the lastest weekly unemployment numbers report and what the government is doing to help those out of work.

How Tennessee and Colorado Are Responding to Pandemic

In this episode, the team talks through the coronavirus outbreak response in Tennessee and Colorado as governors figure out the best way to combat the pandemic.

Pandemic Opens A New Front In The Battle Over Abortion Access

Should abortion count as an essential medical service during the coronavirus outbreak? States disagree, prompting court fights. And lawmakers differ on what a fourth round of rescue legislation should look like. This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and national correspondent Sarah McCammon.

President Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidance Through April

In this episode, the NPR team discusses the latest White House coronavirus outbreak guidance, which extends social distancing measures through April.

Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 27

A record number of Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week as the coronavirus hammered the economy. It's nearly five times the levels seen during the Great Recession. Plus, President Trump has hit his highest approval rating since becoming president – 47%, according to an average of the polls. That's an increase of nearly 3 points over the last two weeks. This episode: political correspondent Scott Detrow, political reporter Danielle Kurtzleben, chief economic correspondent Scott Horsley, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

Joe Biden, Retail Politician, Tries His Hand At Virtual Campaigning

In this episode, the NPR team breaks down how the coronavirus outbreak has changed the nature of running for office.

Senate and White House Announce Deal On Coronavirus Package

In this episode, the NPR team breaks down what is in the coronavirus emergency relief bill, which could pass the Senate as soon as Wednesday.

As Congress Closes In On A Deal, Trump Says He Wants To Open U.S. By Easter

In this episode, the NPR team breaks down the last sticking points holding up a deal on a multi-trillion dollar coronavirus aid package.