Alana Wise
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Politics
White House Rejected 'Overly Prescriptive' CDC Guidance For Reopening Communities
The CDC developed detailed rules for child care centers, schools, camps, restaurants, churches and mass transit. The White House coronavirus task force said the draft guidance went too far.
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Politics
Trump Vetoes Bill To Limit Military Powers Against Iran, Calling It 'Very Insulting'
As promised, President Trump vetoed a resolution that would have limited his ability to take military action against Iran without congressional approval.
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National
White House Rejects Government Report Projecting Rising Coronavirus Death Toll
The Trump administration on Monday said that a newspaper report of 3,000 coronavirus deaths a day had not been vetted.
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National
White House Denies Congressional Request For Dr. Anthony Fauci's Testimony
Dr. Fauci's testimony had been requested by the House Appropriations Committee as part of an investigation into the the COVID-19 response. The White House called the request "counter-productive."
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National
House Judiciary Committee Calls On Amazon's Bezos To Testify
The House Judiciary Committee has threatened to subpoena Amazon founder Jeff Bezos if he does not voluntarily address the company possibly misleading Congress in earlier testimony.
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Health
Leaving Off Mask At Mayo Clinic, Pence Said He Wanted To Look Workers 'In The Eye'
Vice President Pence on Tuesday said he was following CDC guidelines in not wearing a face mask during public appearances since he is frequently tested for the coronavirus.
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Politics
Former Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden
The 2016 Democratic nominee for president endorsed Biden in the November face-off against President Trump during a live stream event on Tuesday.
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Health
READ: What's In The Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill
The biggest item in the $484 billion measure is $322 billion in additional funding for a small-business loan program.
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Politics
DOJ Would Support Legal Action If Governors' Restrictions Go 'Too Far,' Barr Says
Attorney General Barr said the Justice Department would consider legal consequences against states that continue to impose strict coronavirus restrictions.
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National
Trump Falsely Claimed 'Total' Authority Over States — Now He's Backpedaling
President Donald Trump on Tuesday attempted to soften remarks made earlier this week in which he declared his authority to reopen states' economies "total," superseding even governor's powers.