Over 400,000 people in the United States have tested positive for COVID-19 and data shows that African Americans are disproportionately affected by the disease. The panel discussed the federal government and Congress's response to this crisis and President Trump's decision to fire two inspectors general.

President Trump said today that he does not support the use of mail-in ballots even though many states postponed elections due to COVID-19. The panel discussed how the virus is already impacting the 2020 election.

A record 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment this week, bringing an to end to a decade of job creation. This comes as state and federal authorities prepare for new hotspots in the widening outbreak. The panel discussed how Washington is responding to this pandemic and its financial fallout.

Earlier today, the House approved a $2 trillion economic stimulus package. That vote comes as the economy is shuddering due to COVID-19. The panel discussed how the White House and governors across the nation are responding to the virus.

In this week’s Extra, the discussion at the table centered on the state of a 2020 election campaign as COVID 19 spreads. Some states canceled their primaries and candidates adjusted to the measures like social distancing. The panel discussed how the virus could reshape how voters view issues at the heart of the campaign.

Americans are preparing for the economic and public health consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak. As Congress deliberates on a third aid package after passing a bill signed by President Donald Trump this week, the panelists discussed how the U.S. government is responding to the outbreak.

President Trump is under pressure to respond to COVID-19 and Congress took a step towards passing an emergency bill.

The panelists discussed possible running mates for former Vice President Joe Biden or Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Former Vice President Joe Biden is surging in what is now essentially a two-candidate race with Sen. Bernie Sanders. The panelists discussed the Democratic primary and how the Trump administration is handling COVID-19.

Tonight on a special, one-hour edition of “Washington Week,” the panelists discussed the South Carolina primary, the fourteen states voting on Super Tuesday and the federal government’s response to the novel coronavirus outbreak.