British authorities announced on Friday that those traveling from the United States would still have to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine and would not be among those newly exempt from the rules. British Transport Minister Grant Shapps announced that people entering the UK from more than 50 countries would no …
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The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lower court ruling that would have eased voting restrictions in Alabama during the coronavirus pandemic. To vote by absentee ballot in Alabama, the state requires residents to send a copy of a photo ID and requires that the ballot be signed by two …
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A Republican Arizona lawmaker on Thursday asked President Trump to dissolve his Coronavirus Task Force saying he is holding back the economic recovery. “As our economy is restored, it is imperative that President Trump is not jeopardized in his mission to return our economy to greatness.” Dr. Anthony Fauci and …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump has turned to Twitter to argue that Black Lives Matter protesters, angered by the police murder of George Floyd, would have annihilated the city of Minneapolis if he …
Read More »Herman Cain hospitalized with Covid-19
Herman Cain, the godfather pizza mogul who twice ran for president and was briefly considered a potential candidate for the Federal Reserve Board under President Donald Trump, was hospitalized Wednesday and is being treated for the coronavirus. Cain, 74, was told Monday that he had tested positive for the disease, …
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