Watch live: President Trump addresses the nation

Tonight at 9 p.m. ET, President Donald J. Trump will address Americans from the Oval Office about our country’s fight against the global Coronavirus outbreak.

WATCH LIVE at 9 p.m. ET: President Trump addresses the nation

Earlier today, the President met with financial leaders at the White House, discussing how best to meet the needs of customers affected by the Coronavirus. Ensuring financial relief for both consumers and small businesses is a core piece of the President’s agenda.

The President also signed a memorandum today directing his Cabinet to make general-use face masks available to healthcare workers. Under President Trump’s leadership, the Secretary of Health and Human Services has also already taken bold steps to incentivize the development of vaccines, therapeutics, and other products that are needed to fight the Coronavirus outbreak and address supply concerns.

Stay prepared: Follow CDC for resources and updates on the Coronavirus

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President Trump awards American hero, Gen. Jack Keane, the Medal of Freedom

The Medal of Freedom is reserved for individuals who have made outsized contributions to our society—or, in some cases, to our national security. Yesterday, President Trump bestowed that honor upon retired 4-star General Jack Keane.

“It is my great privilege to present our nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to a courageous warrior and fearless patriot,” the President said from the East Room of the White House.

Gen. Keane: “Mr. President, thank you for the Trump defense buildup”

Gen. Keane’s storied military career began in Vietnam, where he joined the legendary 101^st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, also called the “Screaming Eagles.” He showed unflinching courage and exceptional valor early on, earning him a Silver Star.

The next stage in Gen. Keane’s service was helping to rebuild American military might. Thanks to his state-of-the-art training program, our country was ready when duty called.

When America was attacked on September 11, 2001, Keane was serving as Vice Chief of Staff for the Army—and sitting in his Pentagon office when terrorists struck the building. Running through smoke and debris, he helped evacuate the injured, saving numerous lives in the process.

In the years since, Gen. Keane has continued to make America’s national security interests his top priority, offering counsel and guiding the next generation of defense leaders. President Trump called him a visionary, a brilliant strategist, and an American hero.

“I have to say,” the President noted, that Keane “has given me a lot of good advice, too.”

🇺🇸 WATCH: President Trump present the Medal of Freedom to Gen. Keane