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Rick Bright says he was reassigned to lesser role because he resisted pressure to allow widespread use of hydroxychloroquine Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Rick Bright opposed broad use of hydroxychloroquine, pointing to a lack of scientific evidence to support its use in coronavirus patients. Photograph: Kevin […] More
John Ratcliffe was forced to withdraw his nomination for the same post nine months ago for exaggerating his security experience Republican congressman John Ratcliffe: ‘at least he can form coherent sentences’, said one former official in the office of the director of national intelligence. Photograph: Gabriella Demczuk/Associated Press A Trump loyalist nominated as director of […] More
The escalating row between Washington and Beijing over blame for the coronavirus pandemic is fast becoming a battle over the Chinese Communist party’s legitimacy, raising the stakes in an already fraught relationship. In castigating Beijing for its failure to contain the outbreak, senior Trump administration officials have gone out of their way to portray the […] More
Governor: ‘Overall direction good’ in NY as hospitalizations drop Mike Pompeo claims ‘significant evidence’ virus came from China lab Trump blocks Fauci testimony as death toll hits 66,000 Pandemic brings war on science to the boil – who will win? Coronavirus – global coverage live See all our coronavirus coverage Get a fresh perspective on […] More
Trump threatened to withhold funding to sanctuary cities Kudlow: ‘I don’t think anything’s been decided yet’ Coronavirus US live – rolling report Larry Kudlow, White House chief economic adviser, takes notes as Donald Trump speaks about reopening the country on 29 April. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow has not ruled out […] More
‘Are you a spoiler?’: why critics fear Amash’s Libertarian bid may ensure a Trump win The Michigan congressman who quit the Republican party is seeking the Libertarian nomination – and he could make a difference in the election Justin Amash talks to reporters on Capitol Hill, in 2017. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters “He has no idea […] More
The New York Times columnist Paul Krugman has four essential rules for successful punditry: Those maxims have consistently made Krugman the most intelligent and the most useful New York Times pundit, at least since Frank Rich wrote his final must-read column 11 years ago. A new collection of Krugman’s pieces, therefore, is a timely reminder […] More
Donald Trump’s four-step plan to reopen the US economy – and why it will be lethal Robert Reich The president and his allies are hiding the facts and pretending ‘freedom’ conquers all. As a result, more Americans will die Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he departs the White House for Camp David on […] More
