Glenn Fine is being replaced as acting Pentagon inspector general, thereby removing him from the committee overseeing $2.2 trillion in spending. Source
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McConnell backs boost in funding for loans to small businesses
Senator Marco Rubio has asked Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to request additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. Source
Baby of mom with COVID-19 dies after premature birth
“Had [the mother] not been COVID-19 positive… likely she would not have gone into preterm labor and there would have been a different outcome,” an official said Source
Hundreds gather for rabbi’s funeral, defying social distancing
The NYPD broke up the crowd and said “these gatherings must cease immediately.” Source
“Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli wants prison release to fight COVID-19
The disgraced pharmaceutical entrepreneur believes he’s uniquely positioned to fight the coronavirus disease. Source
Cuomo: “We can’t stop” coronavirus from killing vulnerable people
“People we lost we couldn’t save despite our best efforts,” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said. Source
Priyanka Chopra: Festival will pressure companies to fight virus
“One World: Together At Home” will broadcast live on Saturday, April 18. Source
Photos of New York City during the coronavirus crisis
New York City has been particularly hard-hit by COVID-19. These photos show what it’s like on the ground. Source
Trump disputes watchdog report on hospitals’ supply shortages
President Trump disputed a watchdog report from the Department of Health and Human Services which found slow testing and equipment shortages have impacted hospitals across the country amid the coronavirus outbreak. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to talk about the latest. Source
Coronavirus updates: New York reports largest single-day increase in deaths yet
More than 700 people died over a 24-hour period, the governor said. Source