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Trump Downplayed COVID at His Town Hall. No Wonder He’s Losing Older Voters.
42 percent of voters aged 50-65 now strongly disapprove of Trump’s handling of COVID. Over 65, that rises to 51 percent.
Trump Denies California Request for Federal Disaster Aid After Historic Fires
The White House's decision was met with outrage by environmentalists and lawmakers who represent the state.
Outnumbered on Supreme Court Nomination, Democrats Campaign for ACA
Democrats are refighting the war that helped them pick up seats in 2018 by focusing on the threat to health care.
23 Million US Homes Remain Lead-Contaminated Years After Flint Made Headlines
Data from Fannie Mae shows that the U.S. government is complicit in placing low-income people in lead-tainted homes.
White House Uses Petition With Fake Doctors, Prank Names to Push Herd Immunity
Many experts agree that a strategy of “natural” herd immunity will result in more unnecessary deaths from coronavirus.
Barrett Sparks Outrage With Claim That She Has No “Firm Views” on Climate Crisis
Critics say Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett's ostensibly neutral comment is tantamount to the denial of science.
Trump Claims Immunity From COVID Even as New Study Shows Reinfection Is Possible
During a rally in Florida on Monday night, Trump said he wanted to kiss audience members.
Black Doctors Fight for More Equitable Coronavirus Testing
To date, the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium has tested more than 10,000 people.
Trump Plans to Raid Medicare to Pay for Drug Discount Cards Bearing His Name
The plan would cost $7.9 billion, according to Politico, with $19 million going toward letters touting the initiative.
After Hurricanes, Toxic Spills and Pollutants Threaten Gulf Coast Communities
Outdated infrastructure, incomplete reporting and lax environmental regulations hide the extent of the problems.