Trump tests positive for the coronavirus, Texas faces accusations of voter suppression, and more from Apple News

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It’s October 2, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know.

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Trump and First Lady test positive for COVID-19

The president announced early Friday that he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, shortly after one of his closest aides became infected. The couple will quarantine at the White House. The Washington Post

U.S. markets fell following the news, with Dow futures dropping more than 400 points. The Wall Street Journal

With just 33 days to go before the election, Trump’s upcoming campaign plans — including fundraisers and trips to battleground states — are now uncertain. Bloomberg

Texas governor Greg Abbott issued an order limiting the number of ballot drop-off locations to one per county, drawing condemnation from Democrats and accusations of voter suppression. The Texas Tribune

The House passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, though the bill — which was approved without a single GOP vote — isn’t expected to be taken up by the Senate. POLITICO

The Trump administration slashed the number of refugees allowed to resettle in the U.S. down to 15,000, the lowest level in the program’s history. USA TODAY

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