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USPS Reportedly Considering Price Hikes as Trump’s Takeover Accelerates
Trump threatened to block emergency funding for the Postal Service if it doesn't agree to quadruple its package prices.
Trump Admin Says New Bailout Will Help 35 Million Americans. It Probably Won’t.
Experts from across the political spectrum fear the program won’t reach enough businesses or save enough jobs.
Vote-by-Mail Threatened as Top US Postal Service Official Reportedly Forced Out
The USPS Board of Governors has selected a leading Trump and Republican Party donor to serve as postmaster general.
Trump Administration Won’t Guarantee Universal Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
Millions of taxpayer dollars flow to drug companies, but top health officials can’t guarantee an affordable vaccine.
Trump Labor Dept. Pushes States to Help Employers Report Workers Who Stay Home
Under current law, those who refuse “suitable work” are ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Trump Judge Argues the Government Can Execute People Any Way It Wants
Former deputy White House counsel Gregory Katsas gave several thousand dollars to Senate Judiciary Committee members.
Trump Officials Ignored Company’s Offer in January to Make Millions of N95 Masks
The Department of Health and Human Services turned down the offer made in the early days of the pandemic.
Leaked CDC “Reopening” Guide Was Rejected by Trump for Being Too Cautious
The Trump administration regularly tries to control the messaging related to its coronavirus response.
Top Trump and GOP Donor Picked to Lead US Postal Service in Time of Crisis
The businessman is set to become the first postmaster general in two decades not to rise through the agency's ranks.
Reporter Laurie Garrett Warns COVID-19 Pandemic May Last 36 Months or More
Garrett predicted the pandemic. In an extended interview, she discusses what’s next.