Whistleblower to warn Congress of ‘grave risks’ of rushing to reopen U.S.
A whistleblower who says he was removed from his government post because he raised concerns about coronavirus preparedness will testify before a U.S. House of Representatives panel on Thursday, as President Donald Trump railed against him, saying he sh…
Big police presence expected at Michigan protest of stay-at-home order
A demonstration protesting Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order is set to take place on Thursday in the state capital of Lansing, with fears some might carry weapons inside the Capitol building.
Kidney injury seen in more than a third of hospitalized COVID-19 patients: U.S. study
Over a third of patients treated for COVID-19 in a large New York medical system developed acute kidney injury, and nearly 15% required dialysis, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.
Trump calls Fauci remarks on risks to reopening schools, economy unacceptable
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday described as not acceptable a warning given by top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci this week about the dangers of reopening the economy and schools too quickly.
U.S. Senator’s phone seized in probe of stock trades after virus briefings – LA Times
U.S. Senator Richard Burr has had his cellphone seized by federal agents as part of the Justice Department’s probe of stock transactions made by the lawmaker ahead of the sharp market downturn triggered by the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, a …
Yellowstone, Grand Canyon join national parks set for limited reopenings
Two of the most popular national parks in the American West – Yellowstone and Grand Canyon – will welcome back visitors on a limited basis over the next several days after lengthy closures due to the coronavirus, the government announced on Wednesday.
Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidates state’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order
The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down a statewide coronavirus stay-at-home order on Wednesday, siding with a legal challenge from Republican lawmakers who said the state’s top public health official exceeded her authority by imposing the restrictions…
Southern Californians return to beaches ahead of long pandemic summer
Los Angeles beaches reopened on Wednesday after weeks of coronavirus closure, drawing Californians out for a glimpse of the sun one day after learning that sweeping stay-at-home orders could remain in place all summer.
Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidates COVID-19 stay-at-home order
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down an extension of the state’s shelter-at-home order after the Republican-controlled legislature sued, saying they should have been consulted before it was enacted.
U.S. judge asks if ex-Trump aide Flynn should be held in contempt
A U.S. judge on Wednesday signaled reluctance to allow the Justice Department to drop its criminal prosecution of Michael Flynn, tasking a retired judge with advising on whether the former Trump administration official should face an additional crimina…
