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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Outdated infrastructure, incomplete reporting and lax environmental regulations hide the extent of the problems.
Trump Blames His COVID Diagnosis on Grieving Military Families
The president said he may have contracted coronavirus from Gold Star families who wanted to hug and kiss him.
Bernie Sanders Says Medicare Should Be Expanded Out of an “Abundance of Caution”
“For Trump, ‘socialized medicine’ is bad for everyone but himself. Total hypocrisy!” tweeted Sanders.
If SCOTUS Strikes Down ACA, Trump’s Health Care Order Cannot Replace It
Trump’s executive order carries no legal weight nor explanation of how affordable health care would be achieved.
Former CDC Chief Urges Current Director to Denounce Trump’s Handling of COVID-19
Dr. William Foege called on the current director to speak out about the Trump administration's catastrophic failure.
Giuliani Coughs on Fox News While Attacking Biden for Urging Mask Wearing
Rudy Giuliani said he was awaiting his test results after working in close contact with Trump and other advisers.
Fauci: If Precautions Are Not Taken COVID Deaths Could Reach 400K This Winter
The death count could be lowered, Fauci says, if Americans begin heeding advice on social distancing and wearing masks.
“Don’t Fear the Virus” Is Genocidal Rhetoric. We Mourn in Rebellion.
Migrant children and others caged in the path of COVID-19 will not be flown to Walter Reed.
Fauci Says Trump Could See “Reversal” of His COVID Recovery This Week or Next
The infectious diseases expert suggested Trump's improvements could change “five to eight days” into his recovery.