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House Approves Bill That Blocks Changes At Postal Service Until After The Election
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The bill, which provides $25 billion in aid, was passed in a rare Saturday session and requires the Postal Service to prioritize mail-in ballots this November. It’s unlikely to advance in the Senate.
U.S. Hits 5 Million Coronavirus Cases As Debate Lingers Over The Path Forward
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The U.S. continues to lead the world in both cases and deaths, as states across the Midwest and South battle a surge in new cases.
England To Lift Quarantine Rule For More Than 50 Nations — But Not For The U.S.
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Effective July 10, travelers from “reduced risk” countries, including Spain, France, Germany and Italy, won’t have to self-Isolate for 14 days. The U.S. is not among the exempt countries.
Justice Department Issues Warning About Fake Mask Exempt Cards
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The department says the public should ignore the fraudulent cards, which purport to carry the authority of the “Freedom to Breathe Agency,” which is neither a federal nor a state agency.
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Denied Release From Prison To Research Coronavirus Cure
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Shkreli argued that his pharmaceuticals experience qualified him to help seek a treatment or cure. Probation officials called that claim “delusional self-aggrandizing behavior.”
Birx On ‘Stay-At-Home’ Protests: ‘Devastatingly Worrisome’
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The coronavirus task force coordinator told Fox News Sunday demonstrators may inadvertently jeopardize family members. She also encouraged continued social distancing as states began to re-open.