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The week in 15 headlines

This week, President Donald Trump set an ambitious (and some say unrealistic) timeline to open the country back up by Easter, while the Senate and House moved at lightning speed to pass the largest economic stimulus bill in US history.

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Allison Gordon
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Lauren Dezenski, CNN
CNN — This week, President Donald Trump set an ambitious (and some say unrealistic) timeline to open the country back up by Easter, while the Senate and House moved at lightning speed to pass the largest economic stimulus bill in US history.

Monday

Fauci on Trump: 'I can't jump in front of the microphone and push him down'Trump privately says he's facing pressure over refusal to use Defense Production ActTrump says things will be 'bad' but is itching to scale back social distancing

Tuesday

The frantic search for medical supplies has states begging for answersWhite House public health expert says anyone who recently left New York should self-quarantineTrump says he wants the country 'opened up and just raring to go by Easter,' despite health experts' warnings

Wednesday

Senate stimulus deal includes individual checks -- but don't expect the money right awayUS push to include 'Wuhan virus' language in G7 joint statement fractures alliancePresident Trump is as popular as he's ever been right now

Thursday

Michigan governor to Trump: 'You said you stand with Michigan — prove it'Trump previews new social distancing guidelines based on geographic risksDC's mayor says amount of funds allocated for coronavirus is 'infuriating'

Friday

When will you see money and benefits from the stimulus bill?CNN Poll of Polls: Trump's approval up amid coronavirus concernsHouse passes historic $2 trillion stimulus despite objections from GOP lawmaker

And that was the week in 15 headlines.

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