White House Names AIDS Expert Debbie Birx To Help Lead Coronavirus Response The White House had rebuffed suggestions to name an official "czar" to lead the coronavirus response. But on Thursday, Vice President Pence announced Birx would coordinate the administration's effort. Franco Ordoñez
Coronavirus: Trump Under Political Spotlight, Calif. Case Sparks Interest During a news conference, the president struck a reassuring tone — saying it's not inevitable the virus will spread in the U.S. That's despite warnings to the contrary from public health officials. Domenico Montanaro
VP Pence Appointed To Lead U.S. Coronavirus Response NPR's David Greene talks to Dr. Tom Inglesby, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, on the current status of the coronavirus in the U.S.
Trump Puts Vice President Pence In Charge Of Coronavirus Response President Trump held a press conference Wednesday evening where he designated Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the adminstration's coronavirus response. Tamara Keith
'It's About Time': House Approves Historic Bill Making Lynching A Federal Crime The Emmett Till Antilynching Act was overwhelmingly approved on a bipartisan vote. "It's never too late to repudiate evil," Rep. Bobby Rush said. Claudia Grisales
House Approves Bill Making Lynching A Federal Crime The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to classify lynching as a federal hate crime. The vote came at the end of Black History Month. Claudia Grisales
Trump Administration Pressed On Coronavirus Preparedness Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says there is "no plan" for potential outbreaks in the U.S. The White House says it has the situation "contained" and has requested emergency funding. Miles Parks
Clyburn Endorses Biden Ahead of South Carolina Primary Clyburn is a top House Democrat and one of the most influential African Americans in South Carolina politics. Biden said Clyburn had voice of "moral clarity." Susan Davis
NPR Will Repeatedly Check In With Voters In Charlotte, N.C. NPR is repeatedly visiting several cities which will play a big role in the 2020 presidential election. First stop: Charlotte to see where voters are on the issues and on the candidates. Steve Harrison
Spotlighting Voters In Charlotte, N.C., And Pueblo, Colo. NPR has adopted key communities to focus on this election year. NPR's Steve Inskeep will focus on Charlotte and NPR's Ari Shapiro will visit Pueblo.