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Charter Schools May Have Double-Dipped as Much as $1 Billion in PPP Loans
Some of the schools were also awarded millions from a grant that Betsy DeVos created in April.
80+ Lawmakers Demand Trump Rescind Plan to Force International Students Out
The measure could affect hundreds of thousands of students whose universities have paused in-person classes.
Poll Shows Two-Thirds Disapprove Trump’s Handling of Coronavirus and Race Issues
Record high COVID numbers and threats to use the military against protesters likely soured Americans' views of Trump.
Airline Industries Laid Off Workers, Then Got Money Meant to Prevent Layoffs
Several airline companies cut their workforces despite receiving $338 million from the CARES Act for payroll support.
Even in Death, Black Bodies Face Environmental Racism
Many Black grave sites are vulnerable to disasters due to systemic racial disparities in planning and development.
Supreme Court Affirms Tribal Jurisdiction on Oklahoma Reservation Lands
“Wishes don’t make for laws,” wrote Gorsuch, rebutting efforts to wish away treaties that establish tribal jurisdiction.
No “Revision” of Guidelines for School Reopenings, CDC Director Says
On Thursday, Robert Redfield said the CDC will only be issuing new information to help schools meet existing guidelines.
Sanders: “Richest 1 Percent Is Responsible for 70 Percent of All Unpaid Taxes”
An estimated $381 billion per year revenue shortfall follows a sharp decline in enforcement against tax evasion.
Health Official Says Tulsa’s Spike in COVID Cases Likely Linked to Trump Rally
Despite the spike, the Trump campaign is holding a rally this weekend where masks are “encouraged” but not required.
Betsy DeVos Compares Risk of Returning to School to Riding a Rocket Ship
DeVos reportedly told governors that the health risks of COVID should not deter them from reopening schools.