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Wednesday, February 26 OnPolitics: How is Trump responding to the coronavirus? Trump made a Monday evening announcement and Joe Biden has a sizable lead in South Carolina. Trump says we're ready President Donald Trump said the nation is prepared for the coronavirus during a Wednesday press conference where he announced that Vice President Mike Pence would lead the administration's response.  "We're very, very ready for this," Trump said. "The risk to the American people remains very low."  Trump said he trusted the advice from his top health officials, but he also at times appeared to contradict him. The president repeatedly said he didn't believe it was inevitable that the virus would spread in the United States but acknowledged that it "probably" would. • Schumer counters Trump, announces $8.5-billion proposal for emergency coronavirus funding Lawsuits and undercover videos Politics provided us with a smattering of news today that came from all sides. Want Democratic candidates updates or to learn why ABC news fired a veteran journalist? We got you.  • America has a history of lynching, but it's not a federal crime. The House just voted to change that • Trump campaign sues New York Times in libel lawsuit involving opinion piece on Russia • ABC News suspends veteran correspondent over comments captured in undercover Project Veritas video • Joe Biden has a big lead in South Carolina primary, per Clemson University's Palmetto Poll • Who is a South Carolina Democrat? The answer is the key to this year's Democratic primary • Sanders plays defense and other moments from the South Carolina Democratic debate • AG William Barr laments 'massively consolidated' mainstream press; claims journalists now 'less objective' • Obama demands TV stations and Pro-Trump PAC stop misusing his words in 'despicable' anti-Biden ad Discover more with our newsletters: Get the latest headlines, things to do and more in your inbox. Sign up here. MUST-READ ELECTIONS 2020 NEWS Sanders edges Biden in CNN national poll for first time A visual guide to the 2020 candidates' thoughts on immigration and... Wanna talk politics? Join the USA TODAY politics Facebook group Voter guide: What you need to know before you vote   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102