(Nicholas Sherman) Despite not officially entering the race, Lara Trump leads a poll for North Carolina Senate election for 2022.
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Alabama State Senators Approve Ban on Hormone Therapy, Surgery for Transgender Youth
(Justine Coleman) Alabama state senators approved a bill this week that would ban hormone therapy, puberty-blockers and surgery for transgender youth under age 19.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Condemning Qanon Conspiracy Theory
(Juliegrace Brufke) The sprawling conspiracy theory centers around the baseless belief that President Trump and his allies are working with the military to expose a shadowy cabal of elites who control U.S. politics and run child trafficking rings.
Trump “Praises” QAnon, When Asked, Responds “We are saving the world.”
(Justin Deschamps) Trump’s response to the Q question might be the first trickle that starts the validation of Q.
ABC News Mocked for ‘Peaceful Demonstration Intensified’ Report
(Joe Concha) ABC News was mocked by prominent GOP office holders for a report that said a “peaceful demonstration intensified” after police were attacked and a courthouse set on fire in Oakland, Calif.
FDA Halts Bill Gates Coronavirus Testing Program
(Tal Axelrod) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) halted a coronavirus testing program promoted by billionaire Bill Gates and Seattle health officials pending reviews.
Q Drop: A Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama Ticket to Replace Joe Biden? Is It Even Possible?
(Douglas MacKinnon) Desperate times do indeed call for desperate measures. For the Democrats, a truly desperate time could come if Joe Biden is forced to withdraw from the presidential race. While the former vice president is the presumptive Democratic nominee to face off against President Trump in November, his nomination is still far from official.
FDA to Authorize Emergency Use of New Coronavirus Treatment
(Nathaniel Weixel) The Trump administration is fast-tracking authorization of the drug remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19.
Conspiracy Fact: US Officials Investigating Whether Coronavirus Originated in Chinese Laboratory: Report
(John Bowden) U.S. officials are reportedly investigating an unverified theory pushed by conservatives including President Trump that the coronavirus outbreak began in a Chinese laboratory.
Indictments are Coming, and Judges are Needed: Trump Threatens to Adjourn Both Chambers of Congress, if they Don’t Fill His Positions
(Justin Deschamps) POTUS threat to close congress for unnecessary delays in filling positions in his administration likely sent pans of fear to deep state actors guilty of treason and other crimes. This move could itself be preparation for indictments coming soon from the John Durham investigation, as disclosed by AG Bill Barr several days ago. This is a sign moves are being made to prepare the field for what is coming.
All 50 States under Disaster Declaration for First Time in US History
(Justine Coleman) All 50 states are under a major disaster declaration for the first time in U.S. history, after President Trump approved Wyoming’s declaration Saturday.
Deaths in New York From Coronavirus Rise to Over 3,500
(J. Edward Moreno) The number of coronavirus deaths in New York has passed 3,500, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced at a daily briefing Saturday, an increase of 630 in one day.
Coronavirus Cases Globally see Largest-Ever Daily Increase
(Marty Johnson) The world saw the largest single-day increase of new coronavirus cases on Thursday, as the number of cases of the disease worldwide surged past 1 million.
14 Things to Know for Today about Coronavirus
(Peter Sullivan and Jessie Hellmann) The United States officially crossed China’s death toll from coronavirus, a grim milestone, although it is worth noting that there are major questions about China’s statistics.
Senate Democrats Block Mammoth Coronavirus Stimulus Package
(Jordain Carney) Senate Democrats on Sunday blocked a coronavirus stimulus package from moving forward as talks on several key provisions remain stalled.