Trump Declares National Emergency Over COVID-19
Trump declares a national emergency under the Stafford Act, freeing up $50 billion in federal disaster relief funds for states and territories. The declaration allows the Department of Health and Human Services to waive certain laws and regulations to provide emergency medical care. Trump announces a new public-private partnership to establish drive-through testing sites, though widespread testing remains elusive for weeks. The Dow surges nearly 2,000 points on the announcement.
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