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Coronavirus US live: Cuomo says Trump is 'spoiling for a fight' over re-opening economy Coronavirus US live: Cuomo says Trump is 'spoiling for a fight' over re-opening economy
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New York governor says to Trump: ‘Get past yourself and act responsibly for everyone else’ at daily coronavirus briefingNew York governor says to Trump: ‘Get past yourself and act responsibly for everyone else’ at daily coronavirus briefing
Trump will hold a video conference with fellow G7 leaders Thursday to discuss a coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Working together, the G7 is taking a whole-of-society approach to tackle the crisis across multiple areas, including health, finance, humanitarian assistance, and science and technology,” said White House deputy press secretary Judd Deere.
The planned video conference is a follow-up to a similar virtual conversation among the world leaders last month, and a third conference is expected in May.
Republican senator Rand Paul said in a tweet that the federal government is not “the ultimate regulator of our lives,” an implicit criticism of Trump’s false claim about having “total” authority to determine when to reopen the economy.
Several Republican lawmakers, including senator Marco Rubio and congresswoman Liz Cheney, have pushed back on Trump’s false claim about federal power.
However, both Rubio and Cheney avoided specifically mentioning the president’s name, instead simply arguing that states have the power to determine when and how to reopen their economies.
Joe Biden has released a statement thanking Barack Obama for his endorsement, calling his service as Obama’s vice president one of “the greatest honors of my life.”Joe Biden has released a statement thanking Barack Obama for his endorsement, calling his service as Obama’s vice president one of “the greatest honors of my life.”
“History will record Barack Obama’s years in office as one of the great American presidencies; there is no better partner in the battle for the soul of this nation, and no one I’d rather have standing by my side,” Biden said in the statement. “Jill and I are so thankful to Barack and Michelle for their support — both politically and personally.”“History will record Barack Obama’s years in office as one of the great American presidencies; there is no better partner in the battle for the soul of this nation, and no one I’d rather have standing by my side,” Biden said in the statement. “Jill and I are so thankful to Barack and Michelle for their support — both politically and personally.”
Biden went on to say Obama’s handling of the financial crisis had “showed how a president should lead,” comparing the crisis to the current pandemic.Biden went on to say Obama’s handling of the financial crisis had “showed how a president should lead,” comparing the crisis to the current pandemic.
“These are difficult times again for our country,” Biden said. “Once again, we need to restore the qualities of presidential leadership President Obama provided — and that is what I intend to do.”“These are difficult times again for our country,” Biden said. “Once again, we need to restore the qualities of presidential leadership President Obama provided — and that is what I intend to do.”
A Liberty University student has filed a lawsuit against the school, accusing university officials of overseeing a “glacially slow” response to coronavirus that put students’ health at risk.A Liberty University student has filed a lawsuit against the school, accusing university officials of overseeing a “glacially slow” response to coronavirus that put students’ health at risk.
“Liberty University is, in a very real sense, profiting from the COVID-19 pandemic—keeping its campus and campus services ‘open’ as a pretext to retain Plaintiff’s and the other Class members’ room, board and campus fees, despite no longer having to incur the full cost of providing those services, all the while putting students’ finances and health at risk,” the plaintiff, identified only as “Student A” in the lawsuit, alleged.“Liberty University is, in a very real sense, profiting from the COVID-19 pandemic—keeping its campus and campus services ‘open’ as a pretext to retain Plaintiff’s and the other Class members’ room, board and campus fees, despite no longer having to incur the full cost of providing those services, all the while putting students’ finances and health at risk,” the plaintiff, identified only as “Student A” in the lawsuit, alleged.
The university’s president, prominent Trump ally Jerry Falwell Jr, downplayed the pandemic for weeks before finally announcing a shift to online instruction on March 23. However, the school has kept its residence halls and dining facilities open, offering students only a $1,000 credit if they chose to leave their campus housing.The university’s president, prominent Trump ally Jerry Falwell Jr, downplayed the pandemic for weeks before finally announcing a shift to online instruction on March 23. However, the school has kept its residence halls and dining facilities open, offering students only a $1,000 credit if they chose to leave their campus housing.
“Liberty’s decision to tell its students that they could remain on campus to continue to use their housing, meal plans, parking, and the benefits of the services and activities for which their fees paid, was not only illusory and empty—because there were no more on-campus classes—but it was also extremely dangerous and irresponsible,” Student A said in the lawsuit.“Liberty’s decision to tell its students that they could remain on campus to continue to use their housing, meal plans, parking, and the benefits of the services and activities for which their fees paid, was not only illusory and empty—because there were no more on-campus classes—but it was also extremely dangerous and irresponsible,” Student A said in the lawsuit.
Good afternoon from New York – Martin Pengelly here again, covering for Joanie while she takes a deserved break.Good afternoon from New York – Martin Pengelly here again, covering for Joanie while she takes a deserved break.
More Cuomo news, in this case about Chris Cuomo, CNN anchor, Covid-19 patient and brother of New York governor Andrew Cuomo.More Cuomo news, in this case about Chris Cuomo, CNN anchor, Covid-19 patient and brother of New York governor Andrew Cuomo.
The headline on the Murdoch-owned New York Post’s write-up of Chris Cuomo’s words on his SiriusXM radio show on Monday night is “Coronavirus-stricken Chris Cuomo trashes CNN gig during radio show meltdown”. And it’s true that the younger Cuomo, who has been in isolation though continuing to work since contracting the coronavirus, seems to be having some vaguely existential thoughts:The headline on the Murdoch-owned New York Post’s write-up of Chris Cuomo’s words on his SiriusXM radio show on Monday night is “Coronavirus-stricken Chris Cuomo trashes CNN gig during radio show meltdown”. And it’s true that the younger Cuomo, who has been in isolation though continuing to work since contracting the coronavirus, seems to be having some vaguely existential thoughts:
The Post also detailed a confrontation Cuomo said he had with a “loser biker” outside his home on Easter Sunday.The Post also detailed a confrontation Cuomo said he had with a “loser biker” outside his home on Easter Sunday.
But I’m going to single out what Cuomo, 49, said about the state of US politics today: he is growing weary of “talking to Democrats about things that I don’t really believe they mean” and “talking to Republicans about them parroting things they feel they have to say”.But I’m going to single out what Cuomo, 49, said about the state of US politics today: he is growing weary of “talking to Democrats about things that I don’t really believe they mean” and “talking to Republicans about them parroting things they feel they have to say”.
The Post also reports that Cuomo “also wants to stop analyzing the president, ‘who we all know is full of shit by design’.”The Post also reports that Cuomo “also wants to stop analyzing the president, ‘who we all know is full of shit by design’.”
As it happens, the Post wrote “s–t”. The Guardian knows of no such Puritan strictures.As it happens, the Post wrote “s–t”. The Guardian knows of no such Puritan strictures.
Donald Trump has attacked Chris Cuomo before – of course he has. So we might expect further tweets or maybe remarks at today’s White House briefing, which is scheduled for 5pm. Yesterday’s session of podium-pounding before the Brady briefing room bunch was, well, what it was. David Smith’s superb sketch is here:Donald Trump has attacked Chris Cuomo before – of course he has. So we might expect further tweets or maybe remarks at today’s White House briefing, which is scheduled for 5pm. Yesterday’s session of podium-pounding before the Brady briefing room bunch was, well, what it was. David Smith’s superb sketch is here:
My write-up of Donald Trump and Andrew Cuomo’s bizarre back and forth about Mutiny on the Bounty and Alexander Hamilton, meanwhile, is here.My write-up of Donald Trump and Andrew Cuomo’s bizarre back and forth about Mutiny on the Bounty and Alexander Hamilton, meanwhile, is here.
Face coverings are reportedly becoming mandatory for everyone at the US Capitol, although activity on Capitol Hill has significantly decreased with both chambers out of session and many staffers and journalists working from home.Face coverings are reportedly becoming mandatory for everyone at the US Capitol, although activity on Capitol Hill has significantly decreased with both chambers out of session and many staffers and journalists working from home.
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell and House majority leader Steny Hoyer have both announced that the chambers will likely not return to session until May 4 at the earliest.Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell and House majority leader Steny Hoyer have both announced that the chambers will likely not return to session until May 4 at the earliest.
Dr Anthony Fauci acknowledged that the daily White House briefings on the response to coronavirus have become “really draining.”Dr Anthony Fauci acknowledged that the daily White House briefings on the response to coronavirus have become “really draining.”
“If I had been able to just make a few comments and then go to work, that would have really been much better,” Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, told the AP.“If I had been able to just make a few comments and then go to work, that would have really been much better,” Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, told the AP.
Yesterday’s briefing, during which Trump falsely claimed he has “total” authority to reopen the economy, ran for nearly two and a half hours. “It isn’t the idea of being there and answering questions, which I really think is important for the American public,” Fauci said. “It’s the amount of time.”Yesterday’s briefing, during which Trump falsely claimed he has “total” authority to reopen the economy, ran for nearly two and a half hours. “It isn’t the idea of being there and answering questions, which I really think is important for the American public,” Fauci said. “It’s the amount of time.”
Some news networks have started cutting away from the briefing before it’s over to feature analysis and fact-checking of the president’s comments, which has angered the White House.Some news networks have started cutting away from the briefing before it’s over to feature analysis and fact-checking of the president’s comments, which has angered the White House.
Trump has made more than 18,000 false or misleading claims since taking office, according to an analysis by the Washington Post.Trump has made more than 18,000 false or misleading claims since taking office, according to an analysis by the Washington Post.
Since the first confirmed coronavirus case in the US was confirmed on January 20, the president has been making an average of about 23 false or misleading claims a day.Since the first confirmed coronavirus case in the US was confirmed on January 20, the president has been making an average of about 23 false or misleading claims a day.
The Post reports:The Post reports:
The Senate is not expected to return to session until May 4 at the earliest, majority leader Mitch McConnell said in a statement today.The Senate is not expected to return to session until May 4 at the earliest, majority leader Mitch McConnell said in a statement today.
“As the country continues working together to flatten the curve, following the advice of health experts, the full Senate is not expected to travel back to Washington D.C. sooner than Monday, May 4th,” McConnell said.“As the country continues working together to flatten the curve, following the advice of health experts, the full Senate is not expected to travel back to Washington D.C. sooner than Monday, May 4th,” McConnell said.
House majority leader Steny Hoyer similarly announced yesterday that members would likely not return until May 4 at the earliest.House majority leader Steny Hoyer similarly announced yesterday that members would likely not return until May 4 at the earliest.
The delay will help lawmakers observe social distancing guidelines as the Washington metropolitan area sees a surge in coronavirus cases, but it will also make it difficult to pass the next coronavirus relief bill, considering McConnell’s attempt to pass it by unanimous consent failed last week.The delay will help lawmakers observe social distancing guidelines as the Washington metropolitan area sees a surge in coronavirus cases, but it will also make it difficult to pass the next coronavirus relief bill, considering McConnell’s attempt to pass it by unanimous consent failed last week.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
New York governor Andrew Cuomo said Trump was “spoiling for a fight” on reopening the economy. Cuomo said Trump’s claim that he has “total” authority to reopen the economy was “factually wrong,” and the governor said he would not be pressured into reopening New York’s economy if he thought it would jeopardize public health.New York governor Andrew Cuomo said Trump was “spoiling for a fight” on reopening the economy. Cuomo said Trump’s claim that he has “total” authority to reopen the economy was “factually wrong,” and the governor said he would not be pressured into reopening New York’s economy if he thought it would jeopardize public health.
Barack Obama officially endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential bid. Obama said in the widely expected endorsement that his former vice president has “all the qualities we need in a president right now.”Barack Obama officially endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential bid. Obama said in the widely expected endorsement that his former vice president has “all the qualities we need in a president right now.”
Dr Anthony Fauci said “we’re not there yet” on reopening the economy. The infectious disease expert said that the country needed to develop a better system to quickly identify and isolate coronavirus patients before states could start relaxing stay-at-home orders.Dr Anthony Fauci said “we’re not there yet” on reopening the economy. The infectious disease expert said that the country needed to develop a better system to quickly identify and isolate coronavirus patients before states could start relaxing stay-at-home orders.
The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
Dr Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease specialist, said he doesn’t think the US is in a position to start reopening in the next couple of weeks.Dr Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease specialist, said he doesn’t think the US is in a position to start reopening in the next couple of weeks.
Fauci said that May 1 might be “a bit overly optimistic” as a target date to reopen the economy, even as Trump reportedly looks to begin that process by the end of the month.Fauci said that May 1 might be “a bit overly optimistic” as a target date to reopen the economy, even as Trump reportedly looks to begin that process by the end of the month.
“We have to have something in place that is efficient and that we can rely on, and we’re not there yet,” Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told the AP of the country’s testing capacities.“We have to have something in place that is efficient and that we can rely on, and we’re not there yet,” Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told the AP of the country’s testing capacities.
Fauci warned that areas will likely see a surge of infections when social distancing guidelines are relaxed, so the country needs to develop a robust testing operation to identify and isolate those new patients.Fauci warned that areas will likely see a surge of infections when social distancing guidelines are relaxed, so the country needs to develop a robust testing operation to identify and isolate those new patients.
“I’ll guarantee you, once you start pulling back there will be infections,” Fauci said. “It’s how you deal with the infections that’s going [to] count.”“I’ll guarantee you, once you start pulling back there will be infections,” Fauci said. “It’s how you deal with the infections that’s going [to] count.”
Trump is currently meeting with several people who have recovered from coronavirus, as the president looks to reopen the US economy.Trump is currently meeting with several people who have recovered from coronavirus, as the president looks to reopen the US economy.
When one of the women present for the White House meeting said she was about 85% recovered from the virus, the president jokingly told her to stay away from him.When one of the women present for the White House meeting said she was about 85% recovered from the virus, the president jokingly told her to stay away from him.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo just wrapped up his daily briefing on the state’s response to coronavirus.New York governor Andrew Cuomo just wrapped up his daily briefing on the state’s response to coronavirus.
Here’s some of what he said:Here’s some of what he said:
Cuomo said Trump was “clearly spoiling for a fight” on reopening the economy. Cuomo said Trump’s claim that he has “total” authority to reopen the economy was “factually wrong,” and the governor insisted he would not be drawn into a partisan fight amid a pandemic.Cuomo said Trump was “clearly spoiling for a fight” on reopening the economy. Cuomo said Trump’s claim that he has “total” authority to reopen the economy was “factually wrong,” and the governor insisted he would not be drawn into a partisan fight amid a pandemic.
New York recorded 778 coronavirus deaths yesterday. The figure marks an increase fom Sunday’s death toll, and the state’s total coronavirus death toll has reached 10,834.New York recorded 778 coronavirus deaths yesterday. The figure marks an increase fom Sunday’s death toll, and the state’s total coronavirus death toll has reached 10,834.
Cuomo said he believes New York is at the apex of its crisis. Coronavirus hospitalizations slightly decreasd yesterday, Cuomo said, even as 1,600 new people were admitted to New York hospitals. The small tick down shows more people are being discharged from hospitals after recovering from the virus.Cuomo said he believes New York is at the apex of its crisis. Coronavirus hospitalizations slightly decreasd yesterday, Cuomo said, even as 1,600 new people were admitted to New York hospitals. The small tick down shows more people are being discharged from hospitals after recovering from the virus.
Nursing homes are an “increasing issue” in the state, Cuomo said. The governor warned that the rate of coronavirus deaths in New York’s nursing homes is higher than that of the state’s hospitals.Nursing homes are an “increasing issue” in the state, Cuomo said. The governor warned that the rate of coronavirus deaths in New York’s nursing homes is higher than that of the state’s hospitals.
Notably, Barack Obama did not mention Trump by name in his endorsement of Joe Biden, but the former president assailed Republicans, saying they are not interested in “progress”, only “power”.Notably, Barack Obama did not mention Trump by name in his endorsement of Joe Biden, but the former president assailed Republicans, saying they are not interested in “progress”, only “power”.
“Repeatedly, they’ve disregarded American principles of rule of law, and voting rights, and transparency – basic norms that previous administrations observed regardless of party – principles that are the bedrock of our democracy,” Obama said. “The other side has a massive war chest. The other side has a propaganda network with little regard for the truth,” he continued. “On the other hand, pandemics have a way of cutting through a lot of noise and spin to remind us of what is real, and what is important.”He signed off by vowing: “I’ll see you on the campaign trail as soon as I can.”“Repeatedly, they’ve disregarded American principles of rule of law, and voting rights, and transparency – basic norms that previous administrations observed regardless of party – principles that are the bedrock of our democracy,” Obama said. “The other side has a massive war chest. The other side has a propaganda network with little regard for the truth,” he continued. “On the other hand, pandemics have a way of cutting through a lot of noise and spin to remind us of what is real, and what is important.”He signed off by vowing: “I’ll see you on the campaign trail as soon as I can.”
Barack Obama has officially endorsed his former vice president, Joe Biden.Barack Obama has officially endorsed his former vice president, Joe Biden.
“Choosing Joe to be my Vice President was one of the best decisions I ever made, and he became a close friend,” the former president said in a 12-minute video published on Tuesday. “And I believe Joe has all the qualities we need in a President right now.”“Choosing Joe to be my Vice President was one of the best decisions I ever made, and he became a close friend,” the former president said in a 12-minute video published on Tuesday. “And I believe Joe has all the qualities we need in a President right now.”
Obama praised Biden’s rivals as “talented and decent”, and said Biden would be a better nominee for having competed in “one of the most impressive Democratic fields ever.”Obama praised Biden’s rivals as “talented and decent”, and said Biden would be a better nominee for having competed in “one of the most impressive Democratic fields ever.”
In his remarks, Obama singled out Bernie Sanders, who he called an “American original.”In his remarks, Obama singled out Bernie Sanders, who he called an “American original.”
“He and I haven’t always agreed on everything, but we’ve always shared a conviction that we have to make America a fairer, more just, more equitable society,” Obama said of Sanders, adding: “The ideas he’s championed; the energy and enthusiasm he inspired, especially in young people, will be critical in moving America in a direction of progress and hope.”Obama also made reference to the criticism of his presidency and agreed that “structural change,” a term popularized by senator Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign, was needed to combat the “vast inequalities created by the new economy”.“He and I haven’t always agreed on everything, but we’ve always shared a conviction that we have to make America a fairer, more just, more equitable society,” Obama said of Sanders, adding: “The ideas he’s championed; the energy and enthusiasm he inspired, especially in young people, will be critical in moving America in a direction of progress and hope.”Obama also made reference to the criticism of his presidency and agreed that “structural change,” a term popularized by senator Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign, was needed to combat the “vast inequalities created by the new economy”.
“If I were running today, I wouldn’t run the same race or have the same platform as I did in 2008,” he said. “The world is different; there’s too much unfinished business for us to just look backwards.”“If I were running today, I wouldn’t run the same race or have the same platform as I did in 2008,” he said. “The world is different; there’s too much unfinished business for us to just look backwards.”
New York governor Andrew Cuomo emphasized he hoped to work with Trump and the federal government in “partnership” and “coordination” to respond to the current crisis.New York governor Andrew Cuomo emphasized he hoped to work with Trump and the federal government in “partnership” and “coordination” to respond to the current crisis.
“I am not going to fight with him,” Cuomo said of the president. “This is no time for any division between the federal government and state governments.”“I am not going to fight with him,” Cuomo said of the president. “This is no time for any division between the federal government and state governments.”
Cuomo noted he has coordinated with other governors from both parties to address the pandemic. “This is not about Democratic or Republican,” Cuomo said. “This is about New York -- 10,000 lives lost. ... Forget the darn politics.”Cuomo noted he has coordinated with other governors from both parties to address the pandemic. “This is not about Democratic or Republican,” Cuomo said. “This is about New York -- 10,000 lives lost. ... Forget the darn politics.”
New York governor Andrew Cuomo said Trump’s claim that he has “total” authoritiy to determine when the economy should reopen is “factually wrong.”New York governor Andrew Cuomo said Trump’s claim that he has “total” authoritiy to determine when the economy should reopen is “factually wrong.”
“That statement cannot stand,” Cuomo said when asked why he decided to push back against the president’s claim, which has been contradicted by constiutional experts.“That statement cannot stand,” Cuomo said when asked why he decided to push back against the president’s claim, which has been contradicted by constiutional experts.
Cuomo noted many other aspects of the Constitution can be debated based on varying interpretations. “This is not one of those things that is ambiguous,” Cuomo said of the power granted to state governments.Cuomo noted many other aspects of the Constitution can be debated based on varying interpretations. “This is not one of those things that is ambiguous,” Cuomo said of the power granted to state governments.
The governor warned Trump’s false claim strikes at the “very concept of democracy.”The governor warned Trump’s false claim strikes at the “very concept of democracy.”
New York governor Andrew Cuomo said Trump’s tweets this morning, including one that referenced the film Mutiny on the Bounty, show the president is “unhappy” with some Democratic governors.New York governor Andrew Cuomo said Trump’s tweets this morning, including one that referenced the film Mutiny on the Bounty, show the president is “unhappy” with some Democratic governors.
“The president is clearly spoiling for a fight on this issue,” Cuomo said of Trump’s efforts to quickly reopen the US economy.“The president is clearly spoiling for a fight on this issue,” Cuomo said of Trump’s efforts to quickly reopen the US economy.
But Cuomo said he would not get bogged down in partisan bickering in the middle of a pandemic. “The president will have no fight with me,” Cuomo said. “I will not engage it.”But Cuomo said he would not get bogged down in partisan bickering in the middle of a pandemic. “The president will have no fight with me,” Cuomo said. “I will not engage it.”