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Today's Top Federal Stories

The newest top stories from behind the POLITICO Pro paywall.

Hundreds of health groups petition against Trump

By ADAM CANCRYN

The leaders of public health authorities and activist groups come together to defend the CDC and demand an end to political interference. Read story >>

Small business aid winners include Five Guys, Planned Parenthood, Grindr

By ZACHARY WARMBRODT, VICTORIA GUIDA and KATY O'DONNELL

The release of data for loans larger than $150,000 divulges just a minority of the program’s total borrowers. Read story >>

Early Covid-19 tracking apps easy prey for hackers, and it might get worse before it gets better

By TIM STARKS

The apps could prove vital to curtailing the virus’s spread as states reopen, but security fears may make them unpopular with users. Read story >>

Why the U.S. still hasn't solved its testing crisis

By DAVID LIM and ALICE MIRANDA OLLSTEIN

The nation has conducted more than 4 million tests in the past week, more than ever before. Read story >>

'How the hell are we going to do this?' The panic over reopening schools

By NICOLE GAUDIANO and JUAN PEREZ JR.

The CDC issued additional guidance this week on safely reopening schools, with infections spiking in the South and West. Read story >>

More Federal COVID-19 News

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EMPLOYMENT

Mounting unemployment crisis fuels racial wealth gap Read story >>

The $7,000 Covid test: Why states are stepping in to shield consumers Read story >>

‘There’s only so much we can do’: Food banks plead for help Read story >>

Some states have embraced online voting. It's a huge risk. Read story >>

ECONOMY

U.S. entered recession in February, ending record expansion Read story >>

EMPLOYMENT

How the U.S. economic response could change as people go back to work Read story >>

HEALTH CARE

Trump hails 'tremendous progress' on Covid-19 vaccine Read story >>

FINANCE

States move cautiously in contending with huge budget gaps Read story >>

EMPLOYMENT

Surprise unemployment drop sparks debate over how fast the economy will rally Read story >>

HEALTH CARE

Mass arrests jeopardizing the health of protesters, police Read story >>

HEALTH CARE

FDA struggles to remain independent amid race for virus cure Read story >>

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The Top Regional Stories

POLITICO’s States and Canada teams are uniquely suited to help readers understand and navigate the fast-moving and upended world we all now live in amid coronavirus.

Angela Greiling Keane

Here are the top stories from our Pro reporting teams in New York, California, New Jersey, Florida and Canada.

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States were supposed to team up on reopening. It hasn’t gone as planned.

By ANNA GRONEWOLD

The politics of reopening still very much recognize state lines. Read story >>

9 states seek $36B in federal advances for unemployment claims

By KATY MURPHY

Nine states have told the Department of Labor they plan to ask for $36 billion in federal advances to cover the astronomical cost of unemployment payouts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read story >>

Biden’s vow to kill pipeline puts Canada on defense

By LAUREN GARDNER

The Alberta government has big bucks riding on Keystone XL project — and its leader wants construction to get moving fast. Read story >>

Post-coronavirus business operations may look different in California versus Florida

Coronavirus underscores need to address environmental inequities, report says

By DANIELLE MUOIO

The coronavirus pandemic and its outsize effect on low-income communities has created a new sense of urgency to address the climate crisis, advocates say. Read story >>

Governors brace for coronavirus budget cliff as tax dollars evaporate

By KEVIN YAMAMURA

Governors of both parties are calling on President Donald Trump and Congress to step in with billions in federal aid and reductions in red tape. Read story >>

More Regional COVID-19 News

Here are more top stories from our in-state Pro reporting teams.

Read a letter from States & Canada Editorial Director, Angela Greiling Keane.

CALIFORNIA

Newsom faces growing concerns that he's reopening California too quickly Read story >>

CALIFORNIA

National Republicans sue California to block mail-ballot November election Read story >>

FLORIDA

Stage set for DeSantis-Fried showdown Read story >>

FLORIDA

Florida pays on only 5 percent of jobless claims as DeSantis rejects calls for generosity Read story >>

NEW YORK

Gig workers sue Cuomo administration for delay in unemployment benefits Read story >>

NEW YORK

With no word from Washington, de Blasio eyes drastic budget maneuver Read story >>

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey hits testing benchmark, plans stronger contact tracing next month Read story >>

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey cites few incidents after relaxing some restrictions prior to Memorial Day Read story >>

CANADA

Trudeau waits out Trump’s coronavirus provocations Read story >>

CANADA

Trudeau advisers say there is a way out of the Covid-19 downturn: Child care Read story >>

CANADA

Canada's top doctor advises use of 'nonmedical' masks as provinces reopen Read story >>

COVID-19 Analysis Content.

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Whether you need to build your own knowledge on COVID-19 or educate your colleagues and stakeholders on potential impact and outcomes, Pro's Analysis content will help you activate quickly and confidently.

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DataPoint

Southern States Seeing Faster Climb in Covid-19 Case Rates

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March Unemployment Jumps Even Before Full Brunt from COVID-19

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Pro Bill Analysis

H.R. 748: House poised to clear ‘phase 3’ coronavirus package.

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What you need to know about economic relief oversight

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Reporter Briefing Takeaways

POLITICO Pro is holding weekly conference calls for subscribers to discuss the latest developments with the ever-evolving coronavirus outbreak.

On April 30th, Pro Financial Services editor Mark McQuillan, Pro Financial Services reporter Zachary Warmbrodt and Pro Health Care editor Adriel Bettelheim discussed the state of the economy, the small business loan program, the spread of the virus and the progress of testing in the U.S.

Read 3 Takeaways from the 4/30 briefing >>