Keya Vakil is the deputy political editor at COURIER. He previously worked as a researcher in the film industry and dabbled in the political world.
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Elizabeth Warren’s Brother Has Died From Coronavirus
Like so many other Americans who’ve lost loved ones to the coronavirus, Warren was unable to say goodbye to her brother in person.
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Trump—Who Is His Own Landlord—Might Get Financial Help for His D.C. Hotel From Himself
The Trump International Hotel is located in the Old Post office building, a federally owned property that effectively makes the Trump administration the hotel’s landlord.
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More Than 800,000 Americans Have COVID-19. Trump Thinks Suspending Immigration Will Slow Its Spread.
Trump’s attempt to close America’s borders in the name of health also poses a stark contrast to his efforts within those borders. In recent days, Trump has called on governors to reopen their economies and sparked civil unrest with his calls for supporters to “LIBERATE” states from the stay-at-home orders.
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Obama Prepared for a Potential Pandemic. Trump Gutted His Work.
Trump has insisted that no one could have seen the coronavirus coming. His predecessor did.
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40 Coronavirus Testing Sites Lose Federal Funding Even Though Tests Are Still Hard to Get
The decision to end funding for these sites could exacerbate the existing shortage of COVID-19 tests just as many states are hurtling toward their peak in cases.
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Experts Predicted a Coronavirus Pandemic as Far Back as 2017. Trump Ignored Them.
The Trump administration ignored warning signs, failed to adequately prepare for PPE shortages, botched the rollout of tests, and repeatedly downplayed the severity of the coronavirus.
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Should I Wear A Mask? Can I Leave My Home? We Answer Your Quarantine Questions.
The federal government’s lack of a cohesive response has forced states to adopt their own rules and create a patchwork system of “stay-at-home” orders and other public health measures.
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Bernie Sanders Drops Out Of Presidential Race
Benie Sanders ends presidential campaign after disappointing primary results, leaving Biden as likely Democratic nominee.
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Trump Reportedly Has ‘Financial Interest’ in Drug He Says Fights COVID-19
Ignoring medical experts and scientists, Trump has aggressively promoted hydroxychloroquine, while acknowledging that he isn’t a doctor and instead relies on “common sense.”
