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FDA Chief Walks Back Claims About Convalescent Plasma Touted by Trump
Stephen Hahn corrected his comments from Sunday, when emergency use of convalescent plasma was authorized.
Trump’s Botched Response to COVID Draws High Praise at Virtual RNC
Nearly 3 in 4 Republican voters believe things are going well when it comes to how the U.S. is dealing with coronavirus.
The Republican Convention Opens With a Night of Fascist Fan Fiction
The RNC kicked off with a nightmare of fear-mongering, lies and racist dog whistles shrill enough to crack crystal.
Former DHS Official Claims Two Current White House Aides Are in Pro-Biden Group
Mike Taylor, a former DHS official, says Trump will likely be “irked” by knowing two aides belong to the group.
DeJoy Must Step Down — He “Doesn’t Know the Basics of His Agency,” Lawmaker Says
In the face of elementary questions about USPS services and operations, DeJoy laughed as he failed to answer correctly.
Payroll Tax Cut Would Fully Deplete Social Security by 2023, Chief Actuary Says
The Social Security Administration's chief actuary confirmed the destructive consequences warned of by progressives.
Nursing Homes Will Receive Fast, Cheap COVID Tests — With a Catch
Experts say the administration’s approach with antigen tests could add cost and risk for the most vulnerable patients.
New Far Right Party Aims to Stoke Fear of BLM Into Organized White Supremacy
The National Justice Party could provide cover of legitimacy for white nationalists to foment vigilante violence.
Half of the US Population Lacks Adequate Protections Against Evictions
Most states no longer have eviction moratoriums. In Mississippi, the majority of renting households now risk eviction.
Pelosi Warns Trump Against “Cutting Corners” on New Unproven Vaccine From UK
A new report details how Trump officials briefed Congress on a possible (but unreliable) COVID vaccine from the U.K.