The week in 15 headlines

This week, Trump said he is taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent coronavirus as evidence of the drug's potential harm to Covid-19 patients mounts. The President also hit the road for another trip to a swing state in a presidential function. Meanwhile, consensus is growing that Congress will act on a fourth economic stimulus bill to help the ailing economy.

Posted 10:30 p.m. May 22, 2020 — Updated 10:30 p.m. May 22, 2020

Lauren Dezenski

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Allison Gordon, CNN

CNN — This week, Trump said he is taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent coronavirus as evidence of the drug's potential harm to Covid-19 patients mounts. The President also hit the road for another trip to a swing state in a presidential function. Meanwhile, consensus is growing that Congress will act on a fourth economic stimulus bill to help the ailing economy.

Monday

Trump looks to advance unfounded Obama crime conspiracyGOP unmoved by uproar over Trump's latest removal of key government watchdogTrump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine though health experts question its effectiveness

Tuesday

Republicans pump brakes on new coronavirus stimulus spendingObama White House portrait unveiling not expected as Trump accuses him of crimeA complicated life and conflicting accounts muddle efforts to understand Tara Reade's allegation against Joe Biden

Wednesday

Pompeo defends Trump in firing of inspector generalTrump vents as more states move to expand vote-by-mail ahead of November electionPolitical divide over coronavirus underscored by convention planning

Thursday

Pompeo ordered officials to find a way to justify Saudi arms sale being probed by fired watchdogTrump says he won't wear a mask in front of camerasAfter false claims about Michigan and voting, Trump repeats false claim he was Michigan's 'Man of the Year'

Friday

Lawyer says he's no longer representing Biden accuser Tara ReadeProsecutors face constitutional hurdle investigating US senator's stock tradesLarge study finds drug Trump touted for Covid-19 is linked to greater risk of death and heart arrhythmia

And that was the week in 15 headlines.

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