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Barr Threatens Legal Action Against States’ Stay-at-Home Orders
In a radio interview, Barr said the Justice Department would side with plaintiffs against states’ stay-at-home orders.
$300 Million in COVID-19 Aid Went Directly to Corporations Over Small Businesses
Multiple class-action lawsuits allege big banks prioritized corporate greed by putting big firms first in line.
Trump Dismisses New Study on Danger and Ineffectiveness of Hydroxychloroquine
A study involving patients at VA hospitals found 28 percent of those treated with hydroxychloroquine ended up dying.
Trump Puts For-Profit Insurer in Charge of COVID-19 Hospital Funds
Trump tapped UnitedHealth Group, the largest private health insurer in the U.S., to help distribute funds to hospitals.
Environmental and Labor Groups Team Up to Demand COVID-19 Relief
Nine days of action planned for Earth Day to May Day will highlight the intersections of climate and worker justice.
Trump Tweets Plan to Suspend All Immigration to US
Observers said the president's announcement is a transparent effort to rile up his base in an election season.
Kentucky Sees Highest Single-Day Increase in COVID-19 Cases Days After Protests
Though protesters seem unconcerned about the disease, Mitch McConnell wore a mask while speaking to reporters Tuesday.
US Deaths Could Surpass the 60,000 Projected If States Open Now, Experts Warn
Several states are moving forward with plans to end social distancing rules, against health experts' warning.
Trump Reportedly Plans to Extort States Into Reopening by Holding Up Relief
Trump demands states reopen “soon” and thinks “additional funding could deter them from doing so,” officials say.
Trump Wants to Shield Companies Against COVID-19 Lawsuits From Sick Workers
Businesses are asking for the right to expose their workers to fatal risks with no consequences.