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Did Senate Intel Chair Burr Use Confidential COVID Briefings to Unload Stocks?
Sen. Richard Burr stepped down as chair as the FBI began an inquiry into possible insider trading in the Senate.
Wisconsin Is “Wild West” After Supreme Court Ruling Against Shelter-in-Place
Most Wisconsinites agreed with the governor's actions when it came to social distancing, recent polling found.
Amid Pandemic, Everyone Should Be Deemed “Essential” — and Protected as Such
Why is the military still being funded at astronomical levels, while other agencies are gutted?
When Patients Die Alone, How Do Families and Health Workers Relieve Suffering?
A tremendous emotional toll is imposed when loved ones are forced to battle COVID alone in hospitals or at home.
Coronavirus Pandemic Prompts Global Mental Health Crisis
Millions face isolation, poverty and anxiety.
Trump Admin Says New Bailout Will Help 35 Million Americans. It Probably Won’t.
Experts from across the political spectrum fear the program won’t reach enough businesses or save enough jobs.
Trump Wanted Less Testing Because Jared Kushner Said It Would Spook Wall Street
The president's son-in-law was reportedly behind the decision to emphasize less testing.
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.
Ousted Vaccine Agency Director Will Testify That Our “Darkest Winter” Is Ahead
It is far past time to bring this Monster’s Ball to an end.