Is Kanye West A Serious Presidential Candidate? Experts Weigh In As Filing Deadlines Approach
The hip-hop mogul has no foreign policy stance, opposes abortion, supports prayer in schools, opposes the death penalty, would clean up chemicals, sees a need to unify the country and would consult God before making any decisions.
Central Allegation In Steele Dossier Ruled Inaccurate, $45,000 In Damages Awarded To Russian Oligarchs
The allegation involved two Russian oligarchs who denied they had funneled money to Vladimir Putin when he was deputy mayor of St. Petersburg.
Supreme Court Decision Means 126,000 Women Stand To Lose Birth Control Coverage
In a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that employers with religious or ethical objections can opt-out of rules requiring them to provide access to free birth control.
Harvard, MIT Sue Trump Administration Over Foreign Student Ban, Call It Cruel, Will Create Chaos
“The effect -- and perhaps even the goal -- is to create as much chaos for universities and international students as possible” -- Harvard
US Meat Production Nears Pre-Coronavirus Levels But Workers Still Getting Sick
The pandemic forced the closure of numerous meatpacking plants in March and April as workers contracted COVID-19, but President Trump ordered all meatpacking operations to reopen April 28.
Republican Senators Warn Trump Not To Veto Defense Spending Bill, Promising Likely Override
The president opposes removing the names of Confederate generals from 10 U.S. Army bases. The provision is in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Novavax, Regeneron Get $2 Billion US Funds To Ramp Up Production Of Possible Coronavirus Vaccine, Treatment
The contracts were announced Tuesday by the Department of Health and Human Services in a bid to get COVID-19 under control.
Coronavirus Vaccine Likely To Be Limited, Not Permanent Solution, Anthony Fauci Says
The nation’s top infectious disease expert told a video conference mask wearing, social distancing and frequent hand-washing is still the best way to keep the virus in check.
Anti-Tax Advocate Grover Norquist Accepted Paycheck Protection Loan, Blames Government Shutdown
Norquist sums up his philosophy by saying: “I don’t want to abolish government. I simply want to reduce it to the size where I can drag it into the bathroom and drown it in the bathtub.”
Harvard Will Allow Only 40% Of Undergrads On Campus For Fall
All freshmen made the cut for fall. In the spring, priority will be given to seniors.
BD Rapid Coronavirus Test Gets FDA Emergency Use Authorization, Promises Results In 15 Minutes
"This will be a game-changer for frontline healthcare workers and their patients to be able to access a quick diagnostic test for COVID-19, offering results in real-time at convenient locations" -- BD official
Court Orders Work Suspended On Dakota Access Pipeline Pending Environmental Impact Statement
Native American tribes opposed construction, fearing environmental damage from possible oil spills.
If You Haven't Filed Your Taxes Yet, You're Not Alone As July 15 Deadline Looms
The federal government postponed the April 15 tax deadline and now owes millions interest on their refunds.
Construction Begins In Canada On Keystone XL Despite Continued Opposition
The pipeline is to run from Alberta province to TC Energy's Steele City, Nebraska, facilities.
Martin Zielke, CEO Of Germany’s Second Largest Bank, Commerzbank, Offers To Resign
The bank is under pressure from activist investor Cerberus to slash 7,000 jobs.
President's Niece Mary Trump Says Confidentiality Agreement She Signed Was Based On Fraudulent Information
The president's niece filed an affidavit in a bid to have a temporary restraining order against her lifted ahead of the publication of her book about her uncle.
Forget Steel And Concrete, Tech Firm To Build Virtual Wall On Border With Mexico
“It has a low impact on the environment and wildlife movement. It targets illegal crossers, period” -- Arizona rancher William McDonald
Explosion, Fire Damages Iran's Uranium Enrichment Natanz Nuclear Complex, Retaliation Threatened Against US, Israel
Iran denied sabotage was involved but threatened retaliation against "hostile countries" if any "red lines" were crossed.
Financial -- Not Safety -- Risks Being Taken In Coronavirus Vaccine Development, Experts Say
Medical experts told a Senate panel the manufacturing process for vaccines and therapeutics already is being ramped up even through the substances have yet to be approved for safety and efficacy.
Economy 'Roaring Back' But New Round Of Coronavirus Stimulus May Be Warranted, White House Says
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the administration wants to assess the full impact of the $3 trillion in stimulus already passed by Congress before going back for more money.
June Unemployment Rate Dips To 11% But More Than 1 Million Filed Initial Jobless Claims As Coronavirus Surged
The June statistics were collected before coronavirus cases began surging in more than a dozen states and governors began ordering pauses or rollbacks in reopening plans.
What To Know About Pfizer's Coronavirus Vaccine -- Clinical Trial Shows Significant Immune System Response
The vaccine is among 150 currently under evaluation worldwide.
Russians Overhaul Constitution, Open Way For Vladimir Putin To Rule Through 2036
Putin has been in power longer than any Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin.
Texas Leader Questions Dr. Fauci Advice As State Faces Continued Problems With Coronavirus Surge
“He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. … He’s been wrong on every issue” -- Lt. Gov. Daniel Patrick
Democrats Want To Keep Increased Jobless Benefits, Want Bill Tying Compensation To Unemployment Rate
The Labor Department releases June's unemployment rate Thursday, but the data likely was captured before coronavirus cases began surging in the South and West.
Trump Threatens To Veto Defense Spending Bill Over Amendment To Rename Bases That Honor Confederate Generals
The president has said he would never consider renaming bases named for Confederate leaders, which he says have become synonymous with U.S. military prowess in World Wars I and II.
US Intel Intercepted Electronic Data Showing Russia Paid Taliban Bounty For Killing Americans, Report Says
President Trump has denied being briefed on the issue, saying intelligence officials were split whether information gathered in interrogations was credible.
Coronavirus Creating Worst Financial Crisis For Hospitals In History, Hospital Group Says
The American Hospital Association estimates U.S. hospitals will lose at least $323 billion this year.
Is A Coronavirus Vaccine On The Way? Dr. Fauci Explains Timeline And Recent Spike In Cases
“I would not be surprised if we go up to 100,000 a day if this does not turn around. And so I am very concerned” --Fauci
Coronavirus Economy: SBA Paycheck Protection Program Deadline Is Midnight And $130 Billion Is Left Over
The program was designed to help small businesses keep employees on the payroll through the coronavirus pandemic rather than send them to unemployment rolls.
