"The coronavirus outbreak’s impact on the world economy grew more alarming on Saturday, even after President Donald Trump denounced criticism of his response to the threat as a “hoax” cooked up by his political enemies."

“Mr. Obama said he would enthusiastically support any of the candidates. But he added that the task of uniting the party around Mr. Sanders “could be difficult,” via � @GlennThrush ⁩

"The House Judiciary Comm is launching a wide-ranging probe of Atty General William Barr and the Justice Dept, demanding briefings, documents & interviews with 15 officials as it tries to determine whether there has been improper political interference"

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia is announcing his support for Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential primary, a show of support from a former vice presidential nominee ahead of next week’s Super Tuesday contests.

NEWS: "Sanders-linked group entered into racial discrimination NDA" Via @Brianslodysko  @apwillweissert 

"Alex M. Azar II, the health secretary, raised the prospect of invoking a Korean War-era law to expand production of the materials for national security purposes in a potential coronavirus outbreak." @noahweiland 

"The Democrats’ 2020 primary season enters a critical four-day stretch that will help determine whether the party rallies behind Bernie Sanders or embraces a longer and uglier slog that could carry on until the national convention" @sppeoples  @MegKinnardAP 

“The coronavirus outbreak began to look more like a worldwide economic crisis Friday as anxiety about the infection emptied shops and amusement parks, canceled events, cut trade and travel and dragged already slumping financial markets even lower.”