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Trump’s Mount Rushmore Event Denounced as Racist, Dangerous and Disrespectful
Tribal leaders have slammed the planned fireworks ceremony for June 3 as "an attack on Indigenous people."
Despite Job Gains in June, Recovery Will Slow Without Congressional Action
We are still very far from a situation that is anything close to normal.
New Study Suggests Thousands of Deaths Are Missing From Coronavirus Toll
Numbers observed in the U.S. from March to May could mean as many as 27,000 deaths are missing from the official tally.
Trump Does U-Turn Stating He’s “All for Masks” as Case Numbers Soar
The president has previously said he viewed some people wearing masks as a political statement against him.
Trump Says COVID Is “Going to Sort of Just Disappear” as New US Cases Top 50k
The U.S. reported 52,982 new COVID-19 cases, the largest single-day total since the pandemic began.
As Arizona COVID Cases Surge From Reopening, Indigenous Nations Suffer
COVID-19 cases and deaths within Indigenous nations have soared and are among the worst hot spots in the country.
Texas Lt. Governor Says “No, Thank You” to Fauci’s Advice as COVID Cases Spike
Early in the pandemic, Dan Patrick suggested it was acceptable to “exchange” the lives of seniors to save the economy.
As COVID Burns Through the South and West, Trump Fans the Flames
As his voters burn on a pyre of his creation, Trump remains in denial, even as Pence urges him to wear a damn mask.
Sanders Files Amendments to Force Pentagon to Pass Audit, Mass Produce Masks
"National security also means doing everything we can to improve the lives of our people," Sanders said in his speech.
Amid Pandemic, Oklahoma Residents Vote to Expand Medicaid Coverage
The measure officially amends the state constitution, making it harder for opponents to alter or remove the expansion.