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McConnell Laughs When Asked If COVID Relief Bill Will Pass by End of Next Week
Benefits are set to expire next week for around 30 million Americans thrown out of work by the pandemic.
Missouri Governor Insists Kids That Get COVID at School Will Just “Get Over It”
While kids are less likely to get sick from COVID-19, risks of being hospitalized or dying from the disease still exist.
Fox News Viewers More Likely to Believe COVID Death Count Is Fake, Poll Shows
Experts warn, however, that the number of coronavirus deaths tallied so far is likely an undercount, not an overcount.
Why Is a Right-Wing Flack and Roger Stone Ally in Charge of Fauci’s Schedule?
Trump ally Michael Caputo is a gatekeeper of public access to critical information from health officials.
Senate GOP’s COVID Plan May Raid Social Security and Cut Unemployment Benefits
The plan being crafted could include a cut to the payroll tax -- a funding mechanism for Social Security and Medicare.
Health Care Workers’ Complaints Show the Morbid Dangers They Face During COVID
Workers have been threatened by unjust firings, lack of protective equipment and negligent management.
Trump Is Bringing Back His Daily COVID Press Briefings
The daily briefings were infamous for peddling false and contradictory information for how to best combat the disease.
“How Are Our Students Going to Stay Safe?” Teachers Protest School Reopenings
Over the past week, educators protested against a fall reopening in Arizona, Texas, Mississippi, and elsewhere.
The Most Dangerous President Ever Threatens Not to Leave Office, Again
Trump delivered what may come to be seen as the worst interview of his entire presidency to date on Sunday.
Southern Governors Are Finally Making Their States Mask Up
As COVID cases spike across the South, even some of the most conservative governors have instituted statewide mandates.