Brett Giroir, who oversees coronavirus testing, said mask wearing is “essential” to stopping the spread of coronavirus and reinstating lockdowns is “on the table.”
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‘If it’s close – watch out’: Biden says he has 600 lawyers ready to fight election ‘chicanery’ by Trump
“Be careful — he’s coming,” Biden said, predicting a “vote suppression” effort by Trump as states expand absentee voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘We won’t be social distancing’ at Mount Rushmore celebration with Trump, says SD Gov. Noem
“We told those folks that have concerns that they can stay home,” Gov. Kristi Noem told Fox News. “But we won’t be social distancing.”
Reports say Russia offered bounty on US troops in Afghanistan. Here’s what we know
Republicans and Democrats demanded the White House brief lawmakers on the intelligence assessment and the Trump administration’s response.
‘Indefensible’: Trump slammed for sharing video where supporter yells ‘white power’ at protesters
“There’s no question he should not have retweeted it and he should just take it down,” said Republican Sen. Tim Scott.
Larry Kudlow backs Mnuchin call not to disclose recipients of business loans from coronavirus stimulus
Kudlow said when Mnuchin promised transparency he meant “transparency of the process,” not who was getting the money.
‘Devastatingly worrisome’: Dr. Deborah Birx decries scenes of protesters not practicing social distancing amid coronavirus
Dr. Deborah Birx warned that protesters who carry an infection home to their grandmother or grandfather would feel guilty for the rest of their lives.
South Korean official says Kim Jong Un may be avoiding public due to ‘coronavirus concerns’
South Korean Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul said Kim’s absence was not “particularly unusual” in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
Schumer proposes measure to keep Trump’s name off coronavirus stimulus checks
Sen. Chuck Schumer accused President Trump of using his name on the coronavirus stimulus checks to promote his reelection campaign.
GOP Gov. Hogan to Trump: Stop coronavirus ‘misinformation,’ saying ‘whatever pops in your head’
“I think when misinformation comes out or you just say something that pops in your head, it does send a wrong message,” said Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Md.