The federal government is set to devote $2 trillion to help the country survive the COVID-19 crisis, but it’s still spreading fast. Source

The sudden closure of college and university campuses around the country over the coronavirus pandemic has sent millions of students home early. Aside from missing precious moments from their senior year, including a traditional graduation, many students in their last semester worry about their job prospects come summertime. Jericka Duncan speaks to some of these college seniors who say they feel cheated out of their senior year. Source

Economics and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have criticized President Trump for his plan to open the country in time for Easter. Mr. Trump’s own top medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have warned against arbitrary deadlines for resuming normal activities. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is accusing the media of wanting to keep the country shut down in order to hurt his re-election chances. Paula Reid reports on the discord within the White House. Source

The two ISIS militants, El Shafee Elsheikh and Alexanda Kotey, are accused of participating in the beheadings of Western hostages. Source

In New York, where nearly half of the U.S.’s reported coronavirus cases are, one hospital saw 13 deaths in just one day. An ER doctor at the hospital told The New York Times that they had to get a “refrigerated truck” to store the bodies of dying patients as they scramble to keep up with the wave of cases. David Begnaud reports on the doctor’s grim account and the hospital’s struggle to get more life-saving ventilators. Source

Wednesday night, the Senate unanimously approved a historic $2 trillion relief bill meant to ease the economic impact of the coronavirus. The stimulus package offers hundreds of billions of dollars to big companies and small businesses, along with cash payments to many Americans. Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill, where the House will soon vote on the package. Source

Louisiana has seen coronavirus cases skyrocket, particularly in New Orleans, the city at the center of the state’s outbreak. Officials estimate the city could run out of ventilators by the first week of April. Doctors and elected officials believe that New Orleans’ annual Mardi Gras celebrations helped accelerate the virus’ spread. Omar Villafranca speaks to a woman who believes her husband was infected during the event. Source

The federal government is set to devote $2 trillion to help the country survive the COVID-19 crisis, but it’s still spreading fast. Source

Michael White was released on a medical furlough last week. He was detained in July 2018 while visiting a girlfriend in Iran. Source

The number of COVID-19 infections worldwide climbed to almost 471,000, according to Johns Hopkins University​. Source