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New York Yankee Hall Of Fame Pitcher Whitey Ford Dies At 91
The southpaw was dominant during his 16-year career, winning six World Series titles in the 1950s and 1960s. Nicknamed “Chairman of the Board,” Ford holds the team record for most wins by a pitcher. Continue Reading New York Yankee Hall Of Fame Pitcher Whitey Ford Dies At 91
Oct. 15 Presidential Debate Canceled Following Spat Over Coronavirus Safety Concerns
The second face-off of the general election season was scheduled for Oct. 15, in Miami, Florida. Continue Reading Oct. 15 Presidential Debate Canceled Following Spat Over Coronavirus Safety Concerns
Supreme Court Refuses To Block Lower Court Order On Access To Abortion Pills
At issue were FDA regulations that required women seeking medication abortion to pick up the prescribed pills in person at a clinic instead of by mail. Continue Reading Supreme Court Refuses To Block Lower Court Order On Access To Abortion Pills
4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence-Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate
Wednesday’s debate, by 2020 standards, was normal. The candidates ignored questions and defended Biden’s and Trump’s records, but it was the fly that created buzz. Continue Reading 4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence-Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate
Militia Members Plotted To Kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer, FBI Says
The FBI says it has thwarted a plot by at least six people to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Over the summer, the conspirators allegedly began training for a potential attack. Continue Reading Militia Members Plotted To Kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer, FBI Says
Appeals Court Denies Another Attempt By Trump Administration Officials To End Census Early
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected another push to suspend a court order that extends census counting through Oct. 31. The legal fight is likely to go to the Supreme Court next. Continue Reading Appeals Court Denies Another Attempt By Trump Administration Officials To End Census Early
White House Eyes Piecemeal Pandemic Aid After President Trump Ends Talks On Overall Package
hite House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Wednesday that he and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are discussing potential stand-alone bills for aid to airlines, small businesses and Americans. He said the Trump administration was “still willing to be engaged” on piecemeal aid bills, though it was not optimistic about a comprehensive aid bill. Continue Reading White House Eyes Piecemeal Pandemic Aid After President Trump Ends Talks On Overall Package
‘Don’t Be Afraid Of It’: Trump Dismisses Coronavirus Threat As He Returns To White House
President Trump walked out of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday evening, planning on receiving the remainder of his treatment for COVID-19 at the White House. Continue Reading ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of It’: Trump Dismisses Coronavirus Threat As He Returns To White House
President To Leave Hospital; Doctors Say He’s Not ‘Entirely Out Of The Woods Yet’
President Trump has tweeted that he will leave Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he has been receiving treatment for COVID-19, on Monday evening. His doctors later reiterated that it was safe for him to return to the White House but that his treatment regimen is ongoing. Continue Reading President To Leave Hospital; Doctors Say He’s Not ‘Entirely Out Of The Woods Yet’
Doctors Say President Trump Being Treated With Antiviral, Steroid; Could Leave Hospital Monday
President Trump has experienced two drops in his oxygen levels over the course of his COVID-19 diagnosis, and is now also being treated with a steroid, but could be discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as early as Monday, his physicians told reporters during a briefing Sunday. Continue Reading Doctors Say President Trump Being Treated With Antiviral, Steroid; Could Leave Hospital Monday
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Governor’s Emergency Coronavirus Authority
The state’s Supreme Court said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lacked the authority to extend a state of emergency past April 30. Whitmer had cited two state laws in extending her emergency declarations. Continue Reading Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Governor’s Emergency Coronavirus Authority
President Trump’s Doctor Says He’s ‘Doing Very Well,’ But Source Calls Next 48 Hours ‘Critical’
President Trump is “doing very well,” his physician told reporters on Saturday morning, but a source familiar with the president’s health later told White House pool reporters, that “the president’s vitals over the last 24 hours were very concerning.” Continue Reading President Trump’s Doctor Says He’s ‘Doing Very Well,’ But Source Calls Next 48 Hours ‘Critical’
