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White House Uses Petition With Fake Doctors, Prank Names to Push Herd Immunity
Many experts agree that a strategy of “natural” herd immunity will result in more unnecessary deaths from coronavirus.
Does Trump Have Power to Pardon Himself? His Supreme Court Nominee Won’t Say.
Most experts say a president can't self-pardon, but Trump has previously asserted he has the power to do so.
Barrett Sparks Outrage With Claim That She Has No “Firm Views” on Climate Crisis
Critics say Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett's ostensibly neutral comment is tantamount to the denial of science.
DeJoy’s Donations to GOP Convention May Align With Wife’s Ambassador Nomination
Senate Democrats are investigating DeJoy's political donations in connection with his wife's ambassador nomination.
Activists Are Mobilizing to Help Incarcerated People Get Their Stimulus Checks
The Trump administration attempted to block stimulus payments to incarcerated people before a federal court intervened.
Trump Schedules Town Hall Event at Exact Same Time as Biden’s on Thursday
The separate town halls came about after Trump announced last week he would not take part in a virtual debate.
Texas Is Limiting Ballot Drop-Off Locations. Activists Are Pushing Back.
Despite a last-minute ruling restricting absentee voting, civil rights advocates are doubling down to get out the vote.
Amy Coney Barrett Refuses to Answer If Trump Can Delay the Election or Not
Barrett calls herself an originalist but the Constitution is very clear -- only Congress can change the election date.
Barrett Decried Roe’s “Barbaric Legacy,” But Now Says She Doesn’t Have an Agenda
Recent polling demonstrates that 6 in 10 Americans want abortion rights established and “Roe v. Wade” protected.
Trump Claims Immunity From COVID Even as New Study Shows Reinfection Is Possible
During a rally in Florida on Monday night, Trump said he wanted to kiss audience members.