Whistleblower: Trump official ignored dire warnings about COVID-19, malaria drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government scientist was ousted after the Trump administration ignored his dire warnings about COVID-19 and a malaria drug President Donald TrumpRead More
Barr urges Trump administration to back off call to fully strike down Obamacare
(CNN) — Attorney General William Barr made a last-minute push Monday to persuade the administration to modify its position in the Obamacare dispute that will be heard atRead More
Biden pressed to choose a black woman as his running mate
DETROIT (AP) — After a devastating start to the Democratic primary, Joe Biden’s campaign was revived when black voters in South Carolina and throughout theRead More
White House limits task force appearances on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House memo to congressional committees says no member of the administration’s coronavirus task force can agree to testify on CapitolRead More
US awards 29 Purple Hearts for brain injuries in Iran attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Six Army soldiers who were injured in a ballistic missile attack in Iraq in January have been awarded Purple Hearts, and 23Read More
Called to order: Supreme Court holds 1st arguments by phone
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a morning of firsts for the Supreme Court, the first time audio of the court’s arguments was heard live by the world andRead More
Treasury announces record borrowing of $2.99 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department says it will need to borrow a record $2.99 trillion during the current April-June quarter to cover the costRead More
Trump administration’s ‘Operation Warp Speed’ identifies 14 vaccines to focus on
(CNN) — Scientists who are part of the Trump administration’s coronavirus vaccine project have identified 14 vaccines to focus on for development, according to a senior administrationRead More
Hello, justice, do you hear me? Supreme Court meets by phone
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a morning of firsts for the Supreme Court, the first time audio of the court’s arguments will be heard live byRead More
Trump pushes economy reopening, says virus could kill 100K
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump insists that “you can satisfy both” — see states graduallyRead More