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Trump’s staff cuts have undermined containment efforts US medical staff beg for masks on social media Can Trump be trusted not to abuse emergency powers? See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution LIVE Updated Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC Monday. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters 10.46am EDT10:46 […] More
Lobbyists representing airlines, hotels, cruise lines and casinos are in a desperate fight for cash – but what about ordinary workers? A feeding frenzy is under way by lobbyists representing airlines, hotels, cruise lines, casinos and other powerful interests as Congress and the Trump administration craft a $1tn stimulus bill to provide hundreds of billions […] More
No one knows how bad coronavirus or a recession might get. People shouldn’t have to worry about how they’ll pay rent A few members of Congress recently have suggested that the United States government institute an emergency Universal Basic Income (UBI) in response to the twin crises of coronavirus and the stock market collapse, which […] More
The $1tn-plus package will also include relief for small businesses and support for healthcare workers and coronavirus patients Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The US Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, has introduced emergency legislation to stem the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, saying on Thursday that Republicans were ready to […] More
Measure introduced by Democrats will expand Medicaid and unemployment benefits and mandate paid sick leave for some Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Donald Trump has approved legislation that will expand Medicaid and unemployment benefits, mandate paid sick leave and childcare leave for certain employees, and order free coronavirus testing, in an […] More
Bills to meet environmental targets while feeding industry have the right pushing back and experts unconvinced Republican lawmakers under pressure to address the climate crisis are trying to move beyond denying the problem and start proposing solutions. But they still refuse to commit to what scientists say is necessary if the US is to rapidly […] More
Briefing to members of Congress is said to have led to abrupt removal of acting director of national intelligence US intelligence officials are reported to have warned members of Congress last week that Russia was trying to interfere in the 2020 election campaign in favour of Donald Trump, in a briefing that led to the […] More
Billionaire casino magnate, a staunchly pro-Israel conservative, expected to give to Super Pacs and ‘dark money’ groups The billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson, an ardent pro-Israel conservative, is expected to donate at least $100m to boost Donald Trump’s 2020 re-election efforts and Republican congressional candidates this fall, say three Republican fundraisers familiar with Adelson’s initial […] More
