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Trump Says He Favors Unproven Drug Combination Over Ventilators
The president told reporters that he continues to favor an unproven combination of drugs as a treatment for COVID-19 because he wants to keep people from using ventilators.
Joe Rogan Says He'd 'Rather Vote for Trump' Than Biden, President Not Aging
The podcast host said he would rather vote for Trump than Biden, arguing Friday that Trump has held up well to the pressure of the office versus the former vice president.
AOC Calls U.S. 'Brutal Society' in Video Mixing Margarita, Critics Blast
Conservative critics of the New York congresswoman brushed off her criticisms of the federal government's coronavirus response, noting instead she made a margarita while urging Americans to push fellow lawmakers into action.
Coronavirus Task Force Briefing Live Stream Saturday: How to Watch Briefing
Members of the Coronavirus Task Force are set to appear in the White House's James S. Brady Press Briefing room at 3:30 p.m. EST.
Iowa Governor Defends Not Ordering Shelter-in-Place
Governor Kim Reynolds argued that perhaps federal health care officials like Dr. Anthony Fauci "can't just look at a map" and make such demands.
Sanders Warns Total Economic Collapse More Expensive Than Paying Workers
The Democratic presidential candidate commented that it's easier for status quo forces to maintain a broken system than to fix it.
The Deadliest Day in America's Outbreak: 1,400 New Coronavirus Deaths
At least 30,000 new cases of the novel virus infections have brought the total number of infections to 278,000.
$4.1 Million in U.S. Military Gear Unaccounted for in Syrian War
The Office of the Inspector General said some gear was not properly accounted for due to internet connectivity issues.
U.S. Supreme Court declines case challenging Seattle's 'Democracy Vouchers'
The plaintiffs argued the program forced taxpayers to fund political campaigns that they might disagree with, thus burdening their First Amendment rights.
Trump Campaign Releases Edited Video of Biden Calling Coronavirus a Hoax
The battle isn't just over coronavirus, it's about a Twitter policy that forbids videos, audio, and images that have been "deceptively altered or fabricated."
Strategic National Stockpile Changes to Match Jared Kushner's Claims
The Department of Health and Human Services changed longstanding language on the Strategic National Stockpile's website to match a controversial claim made by the president's son-in-law.
China Rejects U.S. Report on Coronavirus Cover-Up As Slander
China has been accused of silencing whistle-blowers and covering up the scale of infections and deaths inside the country.
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Social Distancing Around the World in Photos
Take a look at some of the world's busiest landmarks that are all now but eerily empty.
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See the World While Social Distancing With These Virtual Tours
While many still have to work from home, the question remains: What to do with the free time available when trips to the movies, a museum or the theater are out of the question? Here is a list of museums and other popular tourist attractions that have entire collections or performances available online.
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10 Iconic Spots Celebrating Women's History in the U.S.
The United States is filled with monuments, exhibits and historical sites commemorating the impact women have had on the nation's history. From New Mexico to upstate New York, here are 10 places dedicated to celebrating the strides women have made over time.
Jared Kushner's Coronavirus Team is Using Personal Email Addresses: Report
The president's son-in-law and staff have also used the FreeConferenceCall.com website to set up important meetings.
Trump Falsely Claims Schumer Has Been MIA in Coronavirus Fight
The president responded to Schumer's call for a military "czar" to coordinate supply distribution with an angry letter which contained numerous false claims.
Pelosi Rips McConnell for Blaming Coronavirus Response on Impeachment
"That's so sad," Pelosi said. "They can't handle their jobs, I guess.... but don't blame impeachment on that. Just blame it on the fact that you didn't want to face the reality, and that denial and that delay cost lives."
Trump Orders Health Secretary to Protect Ventilator Supply Chain
President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to ensure that ventilator makers have adequate raw materials and parts.
Senators Warn Surge in Gun Sales Could Overwhelm FBI's Background Checks
In March 2020, the FBI conducted around 3.7 million background checks, more than in any single month since the NICS system was established in 1998.
Iran Warns That Any U.S. Provocation Will Be Met With 'Fiercest' Response
Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri suggested that recent attacks against Americans in Iraq are an expression of Iraqi anger at America's military presence, and "nothing" to do with Iran.
Pompeo Defends Russian Coronavirus Supply, Says Cooperation Is Key
A Russian military plane landed some 60 tons of equipment in New York on Wednesday following a phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
'I Will Bury You': Duterte Says Coronavirus Lockdown Violators Can Be Shot
The Filipino island of Luzon — including the capital Manila — is under lockdown until at least April 14 as authorities try and contain the novel coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Given Increased Security After Receiving Threats
Anonymous sources say that Fauci has begun receiving positive and negative attention for publicly contradicting the president's statements about the epidemic.
Support for Medicare for All in U.S. Surges Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: Poll
Progressive lawmakers, including presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, have argued that the crisis shows a universal health care system is needed.