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As COVID Deaths Pass 151,000, Trump Says “Not Sure I Could Have Done Any More”
“Nobody's accomplished more in their first three-and-a-half years than I have,” Trump added.
“F-35s Don’t Help Families Pay Their Bills”: GOP Slips Pentagon Into COVID Bill
The GOP's HEALS Act is replete with massive gifts to the Pentagon and defense contractors.
Don Jr. Suspended From Twitter for Promoting False Cures for COVID
President Donald Trump also shared the tweet, prompting the social media site to remove the original post.
Barr to Attack Russia Investigation, “Violent Rioters” in First House Testimony
The attorney general is set to defend his controversial actions and accuse Democrats of seeking to discredit him.
“I Have Not Been Misleading the American Public”: Fauci Responds to Trump Tweets
Trump had retweeted a post critical of Fauci, and revived his controversial peddling of hydroxychloroquine.
DNC Platform Committee Votes Down Medicare for All Amendment
The vote comes as 100 million people and counting are either uninsured or underinsured in the U.S. amid a pandemic.
People of Color Are Facing Economic Devastation While Police Get a Blank Check
Activists are drawing attention to the connections between police killings and rising inequality across racial lines.
Trump Changes Tone on COVID After Advisers Warn “Our People” Are Being Hit Hard
Sources say Trump shifted his views after he saw charts showing spikes in states important for his reelection chances.
4 in 5 Voters Say the US Is on the “Wrong Direction” Under Trump
The right/wrong direction question isn't a foolproof predictor, but it can provide insights into voters’ moods.
Employers Require Liability Waivers as Conflict Mounts Over Workplace Safety
Nearly 50 COVID-related lawsuits have been filed relating to conditions of employment.