Trump looks to act on call to slow down testing he falsely blames for surge in cases

Pres. Trump has repeatedly mused that the U.S. should slow down testing for the coronavirus. He now appears to be acting to do just that.

as the surging case count has earned the United States the unenviable distinction as having the most reported cases in the world, he now appears to be acting to do just that.

The president also announced Monday he would bring back the once-frequent coronavirus briefings, including leading them himself, likely as soon as Tuesday, after stopping them amid widespread criticism. The move came as an increasing number of states grappled with rising cases, hospitalizations and deaths and polls showed Americans increasingly disapprove of how he's handling the crisis.

President Donald Trump meets with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, center, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy in the Oval Office at the White House, July 20, 2020, in Washington.

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