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Judge Strikes Down Trump SNAP Rule that Would Remove at Least 700K From Program
USDA was planning to go ahead with the rule change, written in December, even after the coronavirus pandemic came about.
Days Before Debate, Trump Attacks Moderator After Being Advised to Be Nicer
Trump's complaints about debate moderator Kristen Welker comes days after his campaign adviser gave her glowing praise.
Michigan Republican Senate Candidate Has Strong Financial Ties to DeVos Family
John James tried to distance himself from Betsy DeVos as a super PAC funded by her family poured millions into the race.
Fauci Says Trump’s Refusal to Wear Mask Is Due to Belief It Makes Him Look Weak
One model predicts there would be 79,000 fewer deaths between now and February if 95 percent of the public wore masks.
In Nevada, Trump Mocks Biden for Listening to Scientists
The Biden campaign and allies of the former vice president were quick to respond to Trump's attack.
COVID-19 Spikes in Rural Areas While Hospitals Face Financial Crisis
Thin margins means small hospitals have had to be creative.
Trump Is Charging Ahead With Cataclysmic Deregulation in Case of Election Loss
Many of the changes reflect the agendas of powerful corporate interests whose key players have donated heavily to Trump.
COVID Hit Alabama Hard. State Officials Funneled CARES Act Relief to Donors.
Several organizations received millions of relief dollars for reasons without a clear link to COVID-19.
More Traces of Cancer-Causing PFAS in Arctic Raise Alarm Over Global Spread
Scientists are still grappling with the complex puzzle of how these toxic chemicals are moving through the environment.
Nursing Home Residents Already Faced Voting Barriers. COVID Has Made It Worse.
Older Americans face challenges this election, as some states prohibit nursing homes from helping with ballots.