The White House is likely to ask Congress this week for another round of funding to combat the coronavirus pandemic, two White House officials told CNN.
The money would be for the Pentagon, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Veterans Affairs as the administration ramps up resources across the government in preparation for a potentially larger outbreak. Administration officials have discussed relying on the VA to supplement the broader health care system by taking civilians in the event the crisis worsens.
Trump claims coronavirus is under control -- contradicting reality and his own top expertIt's not clear how quickly the House and Senate would be able to move on such a request; the Senate canceled its recess this week to take up an economic relief package that the House will finalize Monday.Politico first reported the pending request.
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