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Vaccine-makers’ ‘no profit’ pledge stirs doubts in Congress
Neither the companies nor the U.S. government bankrolling a great deal of the vaccine research has defined precisely what forgoing a profit means or how long that will last.
Mulvaney calls U.S. coronavirus testing abilities ‘inexcusable,’ breaking from Trump
‘I know it isn’t popular to talk about in some Republican circles,’ Trump’s former chief of staff says.
Pandemic upends Trump’s plans to shrink health care safety net
Republican experts who have led the party’s thinking on Obamacare alternatives acknowledge the conservative agenda is out of step with public demands.
U.S. records more than 66,000 new coronavirus cases in record spike
California, Florida and Texas all saw record surges in the last week.
Biden will heed the CDC on reopening schools, his wife pledges
Jill Biden, a longtime educator, said her husband would defer to scientists on safe plans to reopen schools.
If You Want to Save the Economy, Stop the Pandemic
We’re economists, and our analysis suggests Congress is seriously underfunding efforts to combat Covid-19.
Treasury decides to stick with July 15 tax deadline
An extension would give taxpayers until Oct. 15 to file their returns, though they would still have to pay what they owe by July 15.
Top White House economist set to depart amid coronavirus recession
The acting chair of the CEA will leave Trump without another senior economist as discussions start about a new economic aid package.
‘It’s going to be a slow slog’: Economists knock down hopes of quick rebound
“We have a long road ahead of us to get those people back to work,” Jerome Powell said earlier this week.
Powell’s warning on pandemic clashes with Trump’s upbeat tweets
“Significant uncertainty remains about the timing and strength of the recovery,” Powell said.
Disability Rights Activists Take On Twin Pandemics of Racist Police Brutality & COVID-19
Two months after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked an international uprising, we look at the underreported but devastating impact police violence has on people with disabilities, especially Black disabled people. According to at least one study, up to one-half of people killed by law enforcement in the U.S. have a disability. “People with disabilities have always been attacked by police.
ICE’s new ‘Citizens Academy’ in Chicago offers weapon training and sparks vigilante concerns
Even amid a pandemic, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) won’t take a break from targeting immigrants. The federal agency not only continues to separate families but has announced policies and training programs set to further the Trump administration’s xenophobic agenda. In an announcement first published last week, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) shared its plans to offer the Chicago community a “ERO Citizens Academy.
Mormon church leaders remind members they are ‘not immune’ and ask them to wear face masks
As the novel coronavirus continues to hit the nation, states are still operating with varying guidelines and intensities. Without a consistent federal response to this ongoing public health crisis, many people are turning to people they may trust more—like religious leaders. As CNN reports, Mormon church leaders in Utah have asked church members to wear face masks while in public in order to help slow the spread of the virus.
Tucker Carlson announces a nice vacation just days after his disgraced, racist head writer resigns
Tucker Carlson announced on his show Monday evening that he would be taking a long vacation. This small respite for the public sphere comes after weeks and weeks of transparent, high-pitched racism, and pro-fascistic takes on the part of Carlson. It also comes after a long weekend for the Fox News hate machine, where Carlson’s top writer, Blake Neff* was outed by CNN for being a racist, homophobic dickweed—straight, no chaser.
Republican congressman who used UPS Store address on voter registration is charged with 3 felonies
A member of the U.S. House of Representatives has been indicted on four charges related to an investigation into illegal voting. Topeka, Kansas authorities announced Tuesday that Rep. Steve Watkins, a Republican, faces four charges in all, including one misdemeanor, tied to the investigation, which stems from Watkins’ registering to vote in 2019 with a false address, then attempting to rectify it with another useless address when he was caught.
Yet another immigrant has died of COVID-19 while detained by ICE
News of another immigrant’s death follows reports of coronavirus cases increasing nationwide. An immigrant from Mexico is the third detainee to die from COVID-19 after being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Identified as Onoval Perez-Montufa, the 51-year-old Mexican man died shortly after testing positive for the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
Jeff Sessions Loses Comeback Bid For His Old Senate Seat
Ex-college football coach Tommy Tuberville rode President Trump’s endorsement to defeat the former attorney general.
White House Changes Rules On Coronavirus Reporting To Bypass CDC: Report
The new process hands the Trump administration more control over data surrounding the worsening COVID-19 crisis.
Trump Snaps ‘So Are White People’ When Asked Why Black People Are Killed By Cops
The president also told CBS News that people who “like the Confederate flag” are thinking about NASCAR, not slavery.
Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Jump-Starts Immune System, Scientists Say
The promising vaccine, developed by Dr. Anthony Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., was the first tested in the U.S.
Just When You Thought Ivanka Trump Couldn’t Get More Out Of Touch
Suggesting people simply find new jobs during an unprecedented economic crisis is a new level of chutzpah.
The Atlantic Daily: The Future of the Supreme Court
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox.DREW ANGERER / BLOOMBERG / GETTY / THE ATLANTICThe Supreme Court ended its term last week, but our writers are still processing the decisions made in recent days—and what they signal for the Court’s future.
My Husband and My Neighbor Are Bullying Me Into a Threesome
I only signed up to sleep with my neighbor, thanks.
A Canadian Province Killed 463 Wolves for No Good Reason
This winter, 463 wolves died in British Columbia. Their deaths were not due to a freak accident or a natural disaster, but a government-sponsored cull meant to save endangered mountain caribou. Killing wolves is often controversial, and in this case their deaths may have been in vain: A group of scientists says the decision to cull the wolves rested on a statistical error.
Roger Stone Can Be Tried, Again
Donald Trump’s commutation of his friend Roger Stone’s criminal sentence is one of the most severe affronts to the rule of law during the Trump administration—and that’s really saying something. Fortunately, it’s not indelible. A future Justice Department could indict Stone once again.
In Praise of Dressing Like a Slob Through a Pandemic
Quarantine fashion has a silver lining, and it’s very soft.
The Atlantic Festival Goes Virtual September 21–24, Featuring Dozens of Events, Conversations, and Performances
The Atlantic Festival has become the preeminent live exploration of the ideas that shape a changing nation, featuring conversations with the people at the center of the biggest stories. This fall, The Atlantic will bring all of America to the festival as it makes the marquee event virtual and free to attend—offering four days of news-making interviews, performances, film screenings, and conversations about the seismic challenges the country is facing, and what comes next.
How Capitalism Drives Cancel Culture
Tumbrels are rattling through the streets of the internet. Over the past few years, online-led social movements have deposed gropers, exposed bullies—and, sometimes, ruined the lives of the innocent. Commentators warn of “mob justice,” while activists exult in their newfound power to change the world.Both groups are right, and wrong.
Trump’s Fox Fave Tucker Carlson Goes Fishing After Lead Writer Resigns over Racist Online Comments
The lead writer for President Trump’s favorite Fox News TV show, “Tucker Carlson Tonight” — the most popular cable show in history — has resigned for posting disturbing racist and misogynist messages to an online forum under a pseudonym.