Amount of checks and who will get them is subject of discussion. White House officials and President Trump have signaled support for another cash payment to Americans. What…
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Operation Warp Speed Gets Financial Boost
Vaccine developers given federal “shot in the arm.” Novavax, a biotechnology company based in Maryland, has been awarded $1.6 billion to aid them in developing, producing, and distributing…
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No Asylum for Those from High-Risk Countries
It is the latest immigration move by the president’s administration. A joint proposal was released Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department that would…
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COVID-19 Fatalities Continue to Decline
HHS evaluating renewal of national health emergency. According to mortality data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deaths attributable to pneumonia, influenza, or COVID-19 have decreased…
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U.S. to Withdraw from WHO
President cites Chinese officials’ inaccurate reporting as reason for departure. President Trump’s Administration announced on Wednesday that it would be withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO) in…
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Harvard and MIT Sue DHS Over Foreign Student Restrictions
Under new rule, students not enrolled for in-person classes required to leave the U.S. Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed a lawsuit against the Department of…
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Senator McConnell Vows to Keep Economy Open
He also urged Americans to wear masks. On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky vowed not to shut down the American economy again, warning that the…
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International Students to Leave U.S. if Only Enrolled Online
ICE releases new guidelines for international college students not attending on campus. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released new guidelines this week for international students residing in…
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Second Round of Direct COVID-19 Relief Payments Possible
Senate majority leader points out the pain of those making less than $40k per year. On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell seemed to suggest he and his…
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Employment Rate Continues Climb in June
4.8 million jobs added to the economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the national unemployment rate dropped to 11.1% last month as the reopening of the country…
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