Trump on Air Force 1 on his trip back to the U.S. from Asia. Photo: Andrew Harnik / AP
Mitch McConnell has spoken recently to both President Trump and Vice President Pence about the allegations against Roy Moore, per the AP. McConnell has urged Moore to withdraw from the race, while Trump has yet to take a public stance on that issue.
Go deeper: The latest on the Moore saga, and where we go from here.
Alaska issued a mandate Friday evening for all people in the state to "remain at their place of residence and practice social distancing" except for those engaged in essential services, including health care and government functions, effective Saturday at 5 p.m.
The big picture: This is the latest state to announce policies to enforce social distancing. More than 1.5 billion people worldwide were asked to stay home Monday.
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A group of Midwestern swing voters that supported President Trump's handling of the coronavirus less than two weeks ago is balking at his call for the U.S. to be "opened up" by Easter, saying they'll tolerate business closures for as long as it takes to contain the spread.
Why it matters: Their feedback suggests that some voters otherwise mostly supportive of the president — and who still see financial threats outpacing health threats — aren't so tired of social distancing that they're willing to risk ending it too quickly.
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