During a press conference in the White House Rose Garden Friday, Trump declared a national emergency, opening up access to $50 billion in federal funds to help fight the spread of Coronavirus.



Trump Officially Declares a National Emergency, opening up access to $50 billion. — Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) March 13, 2020

Trump has Walmart and Target Execs addressing the press pool to discuss their active roll in helping serve consumers and facilitate COVID-19 testing. — Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) March 13, 2020

Having corporate giants like Google, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Target, etc., participate in this fight — working hand-in-hand — is a great signal. In the meantime, the markets seem reassured by the governmental response to COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/nDUPd2XwGt — Ellen Carmichael (@ellencarmichael) March 13, 2020

The administration is waiving all student loan interest fees until further notice in response to the Coronavirus crisis. — Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) March 13, 2020

Administration also announces plans to "fill up" strategic oil reserves with oil being so cheap. — Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) March 13, 2020

Markets seem to like power of consumer-oriented corporate America being unleashed to fight Wuhan coronavirus. Think what could be accomplished if the regulatory burden were eased permanently, not just in a National Emergency. pic.twitter.com/ByexfajAUJ — Legal Insurrection (@LegInsurrection) March 13, 2020

"In times of hardship the true character of America shines through." – @realDonaldTrump — Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) March 13, 2020

"In times of hardship the true character of America shines through." – @realDonaldTrump — Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) March 13, 2020

As someone who is pretty freaked out over coronavirus, I am rather happy to see that essential services and goods will continue to be provided to consumers. Not sure why the media is so outraged. This is a good thing. https://t.co/TIb607wQ6x — Andy Grewal (@AndyGrewal) March 13, 2020

Good call bringing Google in on this project https://t.co/UrDaShZvGV — Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) March 13, 2020

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