President Trump Declares National Emergency | USA TODAY

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  President Donald Trump declared a national emergency, a move that would enable federal officials to direct billions of dollars to fighting the virus. RELATED: Why social distancing is critical to curbing the coronavirus pandemic https://bit.ly/33erkkq Trump said up to $50 billion would be made available. Democrats and the Federal Emergency Management Agency had earlier estimated the number to be closer to $40 billion.

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