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CLICK HERE to subscribe!President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump passes Pence a dangerous buck Overnight Health Care — Presented by American Health Care Association — Trump taps Pence to lead coronavirus response | Trump accuses Pelosi of trying to create panic | CDC confirms case of 'unknown' origin | Schumer wants .5 billion in emergency funds Trump nods at reputation as germaphobe during coronavirus briefing: 'I try to bail out as much as possible' after sneezes MORE assured Americans on Wednesday that the government has taken all appropriate steps to mitigate the coronavirus in this country, where 60 people have been sickened. “I don’t think it’s inevitable.” Shortly after the president spoke, the CDC reported a new case of infection in Northern California of “unknown” origin, possibly the first U.S. case of community transmission (The Hill). Trump initially asked Congress for $1.25 billion in new funding to fight the virus, but said he now supports $8.5 billion proposed by Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerTrump passes Pence a dangerous buck Democratic mega-donor reaching out to Pelosi, Schumer in bid to stop Sanders: report Trump administration freezes funding for study of hurricane barriers: report MORE (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday. On Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and New York City Mayor Bill de BlasioBill de BlasioDe Blasio slams Bloomberg on stop and frisk: He only apologized because he's running for president Please bring back the old (pragmatic, centrist) Mike Bloomberg De Blasio to Buttigieg: 'Try to not be so smug when you just got your ass kicked' MORE announced state and municipal efforts to prepare and respond to any spread of the virus through what Cuomo called America’s “front door.”  The governor said the state will ask the legislature for an urgent $40 million for the state health department, which will also convene a meeting with local health departments to work out protocols if people must be quarantined. *** CAMPAIGNS & POLITICS: Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenBiden looks to shore up lead in S.C. Hillicon Valley: Dems cancel surveillance vote after pushback to amendments | Facebook to ban certain coronavirus ads | Lawmakers grill online ticketing execs | Hacker accessed facial recognition company's database Vulnerable Democrats brace for Sanders atop ticket MORE is looking to shore up his edge in South Carolina ahead of the state’s primary contest on Saturday night on the heels of a debate performance on Tuesday that was given high marks and after receiving the endorsement of House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.). Biden is looking to nail down the state and revive his presidential bid after two disappointing performances in Iowa and New Hampshire and finishing a distant second behind Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersDNC warns campaigns about cybersecurity after attempted scam Overnight Health Care — Presented by American Health Care Association — Trump taps Pence to lead coronavirus response | Trump accuses Pelosi of trying to create panic | CDC confirms case of 'unknown' origin | Schumer wants .5 billion in emergency funds Biden looks to shore up lead in S.C. MORE (I-Vt.) in Nevada over the weekend. Conservation can show the way MORE (R-Colo.) and Martha McSallyMartha Elizabeth McSallyLoeffler releases new ad targeting Sanders's 'socialism' GOP casts Sanders as 2020 boogeyman Overnight Health Care: Officials confirm 34 total coronavirus cases in US | ObamaCare favorability hits highest level in poll | McSally unveils bill to lower drug prices amid tough campaign MORE (R-Ariz.), while Sen. Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsThe Hill's Morning Report - Sanders takes incoming during intense SC debate Overnight Health Care — Presented by American Health Care Association — Lawmakers raise alarms over Trump coronavirus response | Top official warns virus appears inevitable in US | Democrats block two Senate abortion bills Democrats block two Senate abortion bills MORE (R-Maine) is facing the toughest re-election contest of her 23-year Senate tenure. Justin AmashJustin AmashHouse passes historic legislation to make lynching a federal hate crime Barr ensnared in Roger Stone firestorm House passes bipartisan bill to create women's history museum MORE (I-Mich.), Louie GohmertLouis (Louie) Buller GohmertHouse passes historic legislation to make lynching a federal hate crime House Natural Resources gives Grijalva power to subpoena Interior Republicans eye top spot on Natural Resources panel MORE (R-Texas), Thomas MassieThomas Harold MassieHouse passes historic legislation to make lynching a federal hate crime Overnight Energy: Green groups to sue over Trump rollback of Obama water rules | GOP climate plan faces pushback from right | Bezos launches B climate initiative GOP climate plan faces pushback — from Republicans MORE (R-Ky.) and Ted YohoTheodore (Ted) Scott YohoHouse passes historic legislation to make lynching a federal hate crime Pelosi joins pressure campaign on Huawei US lawmakers push WHO to recognize Taiwan as independent state as coronavirus outbreak continues MORE (R-Fla.) (The Hill).The Morning Report is created by journalists Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver. See how Facebook has prepared for 2020.WHERE AND WHENThe House convenes at 10 a.m. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthyKevin Owen McCarthyOvernight Health Care — Presented by American Health Care Association — Trump taps Pence to lead coronavirus response | Trump accuses Pelosi of trying to create panic | CDC confirms case of 'unknown' origin | Schumer wants .5 billion in emergency funds Trump names Pence to lead coronavirus response McCarthy: White House coronavirus funding request 'a little low' MORE (R-Calif.) meets with reporters today at 11:30 a.m. in the Capitol. The president and first lady Melania TrumpMelania TrumpThe Hill's 12:30 Report: Trump to speak on coronavirus as pressure mounts Five takeaways from Trump's trip to India Melania Trump attends 'happiness' class during India visit MORE plan to attend an African American History Month reception at 6 p.m. Pence will address attendees at 12:30 a.m. at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, which takes place near Washington. The vice president, starting his new public health assignment, will lead a meeting of the coronavirus task force at HHS at 2:30 p.m. Attorney General William BarrWilliam Pelham BarrStone judge under pressure over calls for new trial The Hill's Morning Report - Sanders takes incoming during intense SC debate Congress eyes killing controversial surveillance program MORE will speak in Miami at 10 a.m. to the International Association of Chiefs of Police Officer Safety and Wellness Symposium. … U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson faces scrutiny as she weighs whether to grant Trump ally Roger StoneRoger Jason StoneStone judge under pressure over calls for new trial Stone juror: Trump 'attacking citizens for performing their civic duty' The Hill's Morning Report - Sanders takes incoming during intense SC debate MORE a new trial based on his legal team’s assertions of juror bias. In 2016, which GOP presidential candidate did Sen. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamThe Hill's Morning Report - Sanders takes incoming during intense SC debate Congress eyes killing controversial surveillance program Democrats duke it out in most negative debate so far MORE (R-S.C.) endorse shortly after the conclusion of his own bid for the Republican nomination?