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Kushner Tapes Reveal He Bragged Over Trump Taking Back Charge From “the Doctors”
Nearly 200,000 more Americans have died since Kushner told Woodward the “pain” phase of the pandemic was over.
Barrett and GOP Threaten Health Care for Millions, Democrats Say
Democrats are slamming vulnerable Republicans on health care in a bid to flip the Senate.
White House Press Release Wrongly Claims Trump Has Defeated COVID
As of Sunday, the seven-day average for daily new coronavirus cases being reported was at its highest this year.
Book McEnany Gave to Stahl on “60 Minutes” Contained No Actual Health Care Plan
The book contained executive orders and supposed legislative accomplishments, but no plan for healthcare from Trump.
Fracking Isn’t Just Bad for the Climate. It’s Bad for Mental Health Too.
High numbers of people living near fracking operations report chronic stress and long-term depression.
New Research Shows Masks Are Helping Hold Down COVID Death Rates Significantly
As new cases in the U.S. hit a record high, health experts say masks are playing a tremendous role in preventing deaths.
Trump’s “Lethal Screwup” on COVID Led to 130,000 Avoidable Deaths, Study Says
Researchers at Columbia University described the Trump White House's inactions on coronavirus as an “abject failure.”
The Government Should Pay Bars to Close for Several Months
We pay farmers not to cultivate some fields, so why not compensate owners to shut their indoor venues?
A Glimmer of Hope: Mortality Rate Is Improving for Hospitalized COVID Patients
The mortality rate of hospitalized patients dropped from 25.6 percent at the start of the pandemic to 7.6 percent now.
Facebook and Google Cash In on Misleading Ads for Nonexistent “Trumpcare”
The platforms have run tens of thousands of ads in the past year containing false claims about health insurance plans.