Ousted Scientist Warns Government Response Risks American Lives
Career government scientist Rick Bright testified that he was pushed out as the head of a government medical research agency after pushing back against higher-ups over an under-researched coronavirus ...
14 Maj 202014min
House Democrats Push For Money For States In New Relief Bill
House Democrats plan to move forward with a $3 trillion bill for additional coronavirus relief, following up on the historic $2 trillion aid package passed in March. It prioritizes granting hazard pay...
13 Maj 202014min
Nation's Top Health Officials Testify
Public health needs continue to stymie lawmakers' hopes for an immediate economic reopening. The nation's top health experts appeared — virtually — before a Senate committee today and provided updates...
12 Maj 202013min
Fauci In "Modified Quarantine"; CA Special Election Has Lessons For November
After coming into contact with a White House staff member who tested positive for the coronavirus, Anthony Fauci and two other top officials from the White House taskforce are self-quarantining. And t...
11 Maj 202014min
Weekly Roundup: May 8th, 2020
After months of wrangling following the Russia probe, prosecutors will not go ahead with the case against Michael Flynn based on the former national security adviser's false statements to the FBI. And...
8 Maj 202025min
Supreme Court Firsts: Teleconferences, Livestreams, And A Toilet Flush
The Supreme Court resumed oral arguments this week after a lengthy hiatus because of the pandemic. The high court heard arguments via teleconference, a process that was (mostly) without hiccups. Remot...
7 Maj 202014min
Partisan Divide: Michigan, Texas Take Differing Approaches To Reopening
As new confirmed cases decline in the state, Michigan has extended its stay-at-home order until May 15th. Texas is moving quickly toward reopening, and while the state's outbreak is comparatively less...
6 Maj 202014min
Trump Visits Mask Factory In Arizona, A 2020 Battleground
In his first major trip during the outbreak, President Trump is in Arizona Tuesday touring a mask factory. The state is an important 2020 battleground, with a closely-watched Senate race that could be...
5 Maj 202013min
