Politics slows flow of US virus funds to local public health
As the novel coronavirus began to spread through Minneapolis this spring, Health Commissioner Gretchen Musicant tore up her budget to find funds to combat the crisis. MoneyRead More
Trump on the road as Biden prepares for convention show
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unwilling to cede the political stage, President Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign schedule as Democrats begin their national convention, aimingRead More
Trump ‘enthusiastic’ over unproven coronavirus therapeutic, MyPillow creator says
(CNN) — President Donald Trump and Mike Lindell, the creator of MyPillow and an avowed supporter, participated in a July meeting at the White House regarding the use ofRead More
US approves oil, gas leasing plan for Alaska Wildlife refuge
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Department of the Interior on Monday approved an oil and gas leasing program within Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, theRead More
What to watch on the first night of the Democratic convention
(CNN) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday with a two-hour virtual event built on a theme of unity. It will be a convention unlike anyRead More
CNN Poll: Biden and Trump matchup tightens as enthusiasm hits new high
(CNN) — Joe Biden’s lead over Donald Trump among registered voters has significantly narrowed since June, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, even as theRead More
Pelosi calls House back into session to vote on Postal bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session over the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, setting up a politicalRead More
Trump adds doctor with no public health expertise to coronavirus task force
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has found a new doctor for his coronavirus task force — and this time there’s no daylight between them.Read More
Georgia governor allows local mask mandates, with limits
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s governor, who has opposed local mask mandates and even sued over one in Atlanta, has signed a new executive order thatRead More
House Dems summon postal leaders to hearing on mail delays
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — The Democratic-run House on Sunday demanded that leaders of the U.S. Postal Service testify at an emergency oversight hearing Aug. 24 on mailRead More