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As the White House scrambles to shore up support for its coronavirus strategy at home amid a spike in new cases, criticism has been mounting overseas about the administration's approach.

The chances for a Senate vote on a $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill looked murky as senators threatened to delay it over unemployment insurance.

The goveror's criticism came as White House officials made clear that President Trump planned to sign the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill into law.

"This coronavirus pandemic is worse than working in West Africa during Ebola," said one doctor.

The delays are among the hardships faced by former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders as they compete amid an uncertain political landscape for the chance to take on President Donald Trump in November.

A draft copy of the massive $2 trillion Senate rescue package expected to be passed on Wednesday would bar companies receiving federal loans from stock buybacks for one year after the loan is paid back.

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will pass the legislation later Wednesday. The full text of the bill has not yet been released.

Lawmakers are moving ahead with billions in direct cash aid for airlines so they can keep employees while air travel demand plunges, according to a draft of the stimulus bill.

The libertarian-leaning Koch network, which often does in-person canvassing, is going fully remote in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

President Trump used Twitter amid the spreading coronavirus pandemic to make cracks about Sen. Mitt Romney and Michael Avenatti, and to retweet shots about other perceived foes.

President Trump's approval rating hit 49% in the latest Gallup poll, matching his best performance.

President Trump's businesses are barred from getting loans or investments under the new $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus deal, according to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Investors on the call included Dan Loeb, Stephen Schwarzman, Intercontinental Exchange's Jeffrey Sprecher and Paul Tudor Jones.

"As you increase the demand on the health-care system, the mortality rate goes up. It skyrockets," a doctor said when asked about the Trump administration loosening coronavirus guidelines.

President Trump's remarks came as more states imposed extreme measures to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Members of the White House coronavirus task force urged those leaving New York City to self-quarantine for 14-days in order to stop the spread of COVID-19 during a press briefing on Tuesday.

Chuck Schumer said Republicans and Democrats were at "the 2-yard line" as they tried to reach a coronavirus stimulus deal.

Sen. Mitt Romney has tested negative for coronavirus, he announced in a post on Twitter on Tuesday, but will remain quarantined and unable to cast his vote.

Airline stocks surged as lawmakers neared a deal for a stimulus package that would include $25 billion in grants for passenger carriers.

The virus has infected more than 398,000 worldwide, though many have recovered. In the U.S. more than 46,500 cases have been reported so far.