Israeli leader is a career official in a country used to dealing with crises, often through national effort; US leader is businessman used to being listened to and getting his way

Trump acknowledges pandemic may send the US economy into a recession, suggests nation may be dealing with the coronavirus until 'July or August'

CDC urges ban on gatherings of more than 50 people for 8 weeks, while governors and mayors close restaurants, bars, and schools; companies shut stores, theme parks

US president holds press conference after speaking with heads of US grocery chains; top public health expert calls for aggressive measures such as a 14-day national shutdown

In bid to stabilize economy amid coronavirus fears, Fed lowers benchmark interest rate to near zero and says it will buy $700 billion in Treasury and mortgage bonds

After five candidates drop out, the two men are the last to make the case they are best-positioned to challenge Trump as rising infections wreak havoc

White House checks temperatures of reporters before they enter briefing room for press conference with US president, who has been in close contact with infected individuals

White House checks temperatures of reporters before they enter briefing room for press conference with US president who has been in close contact with infected individuals

New restrictions come as British death toll nearly doubles in 24 hours to 21; Trump eyes limits on domestic travel and encourages Americans not to do it unless necessary

US president insists, contrary to advice of medical professionals, that he does not need to isolate himself because he is not exhibiting symptoms