Dr. Deborah Birx says then-US president was 'presenting graphs that I never made'; Fauci refuses to be drawn on whether Trump is responsible for multitude of deaths

President accuses Deborah Birx, who warned of a 'new phase' in outbreak, of giving in to pressure from Democratic House speaker Nancy Pelosi

Thousands flock to beaches and parks, Trump plays golf for second day, as authorities warn against abandoning social distancing rules over holiday that signals start of summer

Republican Party polling shows Trump’s path to a second term depends on public’s perception of how quickly the economic rebounds

Health experts express concern over president's record of bringing respected officials into his fold, talking up their credentials and then undercutting them or moving them aside

However, officials concerned wearing masks will detract from social distancing efforts; Pence says direct payments to hospitals could cover those without insurance

President Trump warns Americans to brace for a 'rough two-week period;' officials urge country to step up social distancing and take warnings seriously