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In this Friday, April 10, 2020, photo, President Donald Trump answers questions during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

Trump asserts control over decision to open up country

President Trump on Monday took ownership of the decision to open up the country once the coronavirus wanes, saying it will be up to him "for many good reasons" even though governors and local leaders issued mandatory stay-at-home orders.

April 13, 2020
Pastor Robert Jeffress appears with then-candidate Donald Trump at a presidential event in this file photo. President Trump said on April 10, 2020, that he would watch Mr. Jeffress's livestreamed worship service on Easter Sunday, April 12. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Trump will watch Pastor Robert Jeffress on Easter

President Trump said he plans to log on to watch an Easter service led by an ardent supporter, Baptist pastor Robert Jeffress, on his laptop Sunday and that pastors are adhering to calls for social distancing.

April 10, 2020
In this March 17, 2020, photo Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, right, listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing with the coronavirus task force, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

White House to test reporters ahead of Trump briefing

The White House said it will test reporters for the coronavirus before they attend President Trump's daily briefing Thursday after a correspondent who'd been in the press area developed symptoms consistent with the disease.

April 9, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Donald Trump touts improving U.S. coronavirus models

U.S. officials are increasingly confident they will avoid the estimated 100,000 to 200,000 coronavirus deaths that spooked Americans last week but warned Wednesday of a "second wave" of infections if folks get sloppy and start to go out before the end of the month.

April 8, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Donald Trump: U.S. to withhold WHO funding

President Trump said Tuesday the U.S. will look at putting a "powerful hold" on U.S. funding to the World Health Organization, saying it struck a "China-centric" tone as the coronavirus virus unfolded and dragged its feet in declaring a pandemic.

April 7, 2020
In this Wednesday, March 25, 2020, file photo Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street for the House of Commons for his weekly Prime Ministers Questions, in London. Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital on Monday, April 6, 2020, after his coronavirus symptoms worsened. Johnson’s office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment. Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Donald Trump: Americans praying for Boris Johnson

President Trump on Monday said America is praying for U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a White House ally who entered an intensive care unit after his coronavirus symptoms worsened on Monday.

April 6, 2020