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Former CDC Chief Urges Current Director to Denounce Trump’s Handling of COVID-19
Dr. William Foege called on the current director to speak out about the Trump administration's catastrophic failure.
Giuliani Coughs on Fox News While Attacking Biden for Urging Mask Wearing
Rudy Giuliani said he was awaiting his test results after working in close contact with Trump and other advisers.
Fauci: If Precautions Are Not Taken COVID Deaths Could Reach 400K This Winter
The death count could be lowered, Fauci says, if Americans begin heeding advice on social distancing and wearing masks.
19 Years After US Invasion, Afghanistan’s Civil War Rages Despite Peace Talks
After 19 years and $2 trillion, the U.S. has little to show by way of peace but the amount of bloodshed is undeniable.
Trump Halts Work on New Stimulus Bill, Says It Will Resume After He’s Reelected
Without a new stimulus, there may be “unnecessary hardship for households and businesses,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said.
Fauci Says Trump Could See “Reversal” of His COVID Recovery This Week or Next
The infectious diseases expert suggested Trump's improvements could change “five to eight days” into his recovery.
After Being Airlifted to a World-Class Hospital, Trump Compares COVID to the Flu
Trump cited incorrect numbers on yearly flu deaths and said Americans have “learned to live” with COVID.
Capitalism Made Women of Color More Vulnerable to the COVID Recession
One in nine Black and Latina women age 20 and over became unemployed last month.
Clarence Thomas Screed Suggests Supreme Court Should Overturn Same-Sex Marriage
Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Alito argue “the Court has created a problem that only it can fix.”
Trump Blocks FDA on Stricter COVID-19 Vaccine Standards
Following the FDA recommendations would all but preclude any emergency clearance for a vaccine before Election Day.