The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump defended his controversial drug push that he says can treat the coronavirus, saying “many” doctors and medical workers agree. “I was not making recommendations,” the president said during …
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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’s aides are “frustrated” with the President’s decision not to pay his respects to the late Congressman John Lewis. The civil rights leader passed away last week. His body …
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The US ambassador to Iceland, a dermatologist and a major Republican donor, reportedly became so paranoid about his safety that he asked to carry a gun and be taken everywhere in an armored car. Despite the absence of particular security concerns, the embassy in Reykjavik advertised in the local bodyguard …
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Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans struggling in an economy affected by the coronavirus crisis were at stake when White House officials began tense negotiations with top Democrats on a new package on Monday. of help. Aid runs out on Friday for a weekly unemployment …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. A Republican senator who said the United States relied on slavery has called the practice a “necessary evil.” Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton told the Arkansas Democratic Gazette on Sunday that …
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