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McConnell’s PATRIOT Act Expansion Would Hand Barr Unprecedented Spy Powers
The amendments could guarantee the ability of an incumbent administration to spy on its political opponent.
Trump Campaign Spends Unprecedented Sums on Legal Fees as Lawsuits Pile up
The Trump campaign has spent more than $16 million on legal and compliance services.
Pandemic Policing Is Expanding the Use of Surveillance Technology
Law enforcement agencies are already using small drones to enforce stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures.
Trump’s “Lightning Fast” COVID-19 Test May Be Seriously Flawed, New Study Shows
The Abbott Laboratories test used by the White House missed 48 percent of positives compared to the nasal swab.
Was Jared Kushner Testing the Waters for Cancelling Elections in November?
Trump's son-in-law later tried to walk back his comment that the November 3 election may not happen due to COVID-19.
Vote-by-Mail Threatened as Top US Postal Service Official Reportedly Forced Out
The USPS Board of Governors has selected a leading Trump and Republican Party donor to serve as postmaster general.
Michigan Anti-Lockdown Protesters Spread COVID-19 to Rural Areas
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked Pence to discourage protests after data suggested protesters brought the virus back home.
Trump Administration Won’t Guarantee Universal Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
Millions of taxpayer dollars flow to drug companies, but top health officials can’t guarantee an affordable vaccine.
Trump Pressures CDC to Lower COVID Death Count by Changing Calculation Method
Most health experts agree: the coronavirus death count is, if anything, an undercount.
Justice Thomas Said Forcing Trump to Release His Taxes Weakens the President
Justices expressed a desire to stay out of legislative matters while also worrying about unfettered access to records.