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Trump Lashes Out at Fox News After Host Criticizes Hydroxychloroquine Use
There is no medical evidence that the drug can help against COVID-19, and some studies suggest it’s dangerous to use.
The Stay-at-Home Orders Trump Mocked Likely Saved Nearly a Quarter Million Lives
Stay-at-home orders likely prevented 232,878 deaths and resulted in 2.1 million fewer hospital visits, the study said.
71 New COVID Cases Detected in Wisconsin Following GOP-Enforced In-Person Voting
Dozens of individuals who voted in-person or worked at polls during the spring elections have contracted the disease.
House Democrats Demand State Dept. Reveal “Secret Plan” to Slash Social Security
An internal department plan reportedly proposes giving Americans direct COVID relief payments in exchange for the cuts.
Fired Inspector General Was Looking Into Pompeo’s Personal Use of Public Funds
Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle blasted the firing of Inspector General Steve Linick late last Friday.
Big Oil Takes $1.9 Billion in CARES Act Tax Breaks Intended for Small Businesses
Coronavirus relief legislation has virtually rescued climate-killing industries.
Missouri GOP Votes to Gut Anti-Gerrymandering Reform Approved by Voters
Republican legislators voted to reverse redistricting reforms enacted in 2018 aimed at producing fairer elections.
Exploiting Pandemic, Trump Admin Weighs Banning Immigration Indefinitely
Trump's team has decided to lock down the country in a way that even the most nativist policies of the 1920s never did.
Whistleblower Says Systemic Mortgage Fraud Has Returned to Wall Street
A previously unreported complaint claims this time it's happening in commercial rather than residential properties.
House Passes $3 Trillion Relief Package, But Progressives Say More Must Be Done
Rep. Pramila Jayapal said the bill “fails to match the scale of this crisis.”