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Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi announced on Saturday he will not seek a fifth term, declining to run for reelection in 2020, Politico reports.
Details: Enzi, a 75-year-old Republican, who was first elected to his seat in 1996, chairs the Senate Budget Committee. He will retire at the end of this term. Per Politico, the seat is expected to stay in Republican hands. The Washington Post reports he will spend the remainder of his term concentrating on budget reform.
At least 15 states broke their single-day novel coronavirus infection records this week, according to state health department data reviewed by Axios.
The big picture: The number of coronavirus cases increased in the vast majority of states over the last week, and decreased in only two states plus the District of Columbia, Axios' Andrew Withershoop and Caitlin Owens report.
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The U.S. has already celebrated Easter, graduations and so much more during the coronavirus pandemic, and now it can add July 4 to the list.
The state of play: Axios' Stef Kight writes public parades and fireworks displays around much of the country are being canceled to prevent mass gatherings where the virus could spread. Hot-dog contests and concerts will play to empty stands and virtual audiences — all while American pride treads an all-time low.