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Republican States Quietly Expanding Mail-In Voting Despite National Right-Wing Rhetoric

May 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

Even as President Donald Trump voices concerns about mail-in voting, some red states are accepting the inevitable amid the pandemic. Meanwhile, Democrats are starting to take steps toward moving its national nominating convention online.

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‘COVID Shaming’ Won’t Keep Trump From Holding Rally, But Some Safety Measures Will Be Used

June 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

Public health experts have been critical of President Donald Trump’s decision to hold a large rally in an indoor space in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His team had been hesitant to implement any safety precautions, but they now say they’ll have attendees get temperature checks and wear masks. Meanwhile, Vice President Mike Pence encourages governors to adopt Trump’s messaging that the recent surge in case numbers is because of more testing.

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States Pass Record Number Of Laws To Reel In Drug Prices

By Steven Findlay September 9, 2019 KFF Health News Original

So far this year, 33 states have enacted more than 50 measures to address drug prices, affordability and access. Congress is eyeing the efforts to see what works.

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Once Shunted To Sidelines, HHS Stepping Back Onto Pandemic Field As Trump’s Attention Shifts

June 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

After a few high-profile missteps at the start of the outbreak, HHS Secretary Alex Azar and his agency took a back seat to the White House task force helmed by Drs. Deborah Birx and Anthony Fauci. But now as President Donald Trump locks eyes firmly on reopening, HHS is taking a larger role in handling the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, Fauci continues to warn about the surge in cases.

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In Contrast To His Predecessors, Trump Doesn’t Attempt To Lead The Nation In Mourning

May 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

Even as the American death toll surpasses that of the Vietnam War, President Donald Trump has stayed away from trying to mourn with grieving Americans. In other news, Trump’s social distancing guidelines quietly expire and are replaced with plans to help states reopen. And Army leaders defend Trump’s decision to give a speech at West Point.

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HHS Watchdog Ousted By Trump After Damning Preparedness Report Vows Investigations Will Go On

May 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

Christi Grimm, HHS’s principal deputy inspector general, defended her report that hospitals faced severe shortages at the start of the pandemic. The assessment drew criticism from President Donald Trump, who attacked Grimm as being politically biased. He nominated a full-time replacement for Grimm weeks later.

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A Story Of Desperation And Dysfunction: 34 Days Inside The White House’s Coronavirus Response

May 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post takes a deep dive into the span of time that President Donald Trump focused on the idea of a magical silver-bullet cure and a too-optimistic projection model for total deaths. Meanwhile, China has been watching the Trump administration’s bungled response.

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Listen: What’s Up With Trump’s Sudden Turnaround On Health Care?

April 3, 2019 KFF Health News Original

President Donald Trump promises that Republicans will be the “party of health care” and seeks to have a court overturn the Affordable Care Act. But that leaves some Republican lawmakers nervous about bringing the contentious issue up before the 2020 elections. KHN’s Julie Rovner talks to “Detroit Today” host Stephen Henderson about the implications of the president’s moves.

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Twitter Adds Fact-Checking Link To Trump’s Tweets Falsely Claiming Mail-In-Voting Leads To Fraud

May 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

The links lead to articles that offer bullet-point fact checks on President Donald Trump’s false claims. Trump has been particularly vocal about his opposition to mail-in-voting as more states start to take steps to expand access in anticipation of a second virus wave in the fall. Meanwhile, Americans are spending more time on social media than ever — and that’s not a good thing as they encounter more and more disinformation.

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Trump Administration Sitting On More Than 75% Of Humanitarian Aid Allocated By Congress

June 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

Relief workers say they were alarmed and bewildered as to why the vast majority of the aid money has not been distributed. Officials in charge of the funds say they want to ensure it goes to the right places, but relief organizations say the money is being released “demonstrably slower” than in past global health crises. Meanwhile, Bill Gates expresses his disappointment with President Donald Trump’s decision to cut ties with WHO.

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Trump Touts New Insulin Price Cap But Experts Say The Tweak Is Modest And Helps Only Small Subset

May 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump announced a policy change that would mean Medicare recipients who pick a drug plan offering the new insulin benefit would pay a maximum of $35 a month starting next year. The roll out, though, left drug pricing reform advocates disappointed and experts scratching their heads.

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How Inexperienced Volunteers Tapped By Kushner Added To Confusion, Chaos Of Federal Response

May 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

The New York Times reports on how President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner recruited inexperienced, untrained people to help distribute the government’s supply of medical equipment and gear. Those volunteers were often told to prioritize assistance and tips from political allies of Trump.

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Trump Defends Use Of Dangerous Malaria Drug, Falsely Claims VA Study Was Biased Against Him

May 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump’s decision to use hydroxychloroquine as a preventive measure against COVID-19 was blasted by health experts across the country. Trump, when asked about the VA study that showed the drug could have fatal side effects, shrugged the results off as a political attack against him. Meanwhile, scientists warn that the political furor is interfering with studies on the treatment.

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Trump’s Xenophobic Label For Coronavirus Has Experts Worried About Hate Crimes, Escalated Tensions With China

March 18, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump continues to use the term “Chinese virus” for the novel coronavirus that emerged out of China, despite criticism that it is offensive and could worsen hate crimes at an already dangerous time.

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Former White House Aide Got $3M Mask Contract To Supply Navajo Hospitals Days After Creating PPE Firm

May 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

Indian Health Services found that 247,000 of the masks supplied by the company of Zach Fuentes — President Donald Trump’s former deputy chief of staff — are unusable while thousands more are not the correct type. The Navajo Nation has been extremely hard hit by the pandemic.

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Trump Warns Death Toll Could Climb To 100,000 But Reiterates Importance Of Restarting Economy

May 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

“We’re going to lose anywhere from 75, 80 to 100,000 people,” President Donald Trump said at a virtual town hall held Sunday night. “That’s a horrible thing. We shouldn’t lose one person over this.” Trump then focused on the need for states to reopen.

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EU-Led Coalition Proposes Review Into WHO’s Response But U.S. May Want More Targeted Inquiry

May 18, 2020 Morning Briefing

The global inquiry shows the large number of countries trying to find a middle course between the two geopolitical rivals. Both WHO and China have been targets of President Donald Trump’s ire in recent weeks. Opposition from either the U.S. or China would be enough to kill the resolution.

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Trump Envisions America Going Back To Normal With Packed Stadiums, Crowds

May 18, 2020 Morning Briefing

Public health experts continue to warn that even when the country reopens, there will be a new normal in how everyone interacts with each other. But President Donald Trump — calling into a charity golf exhibition — said he wants people “practically standing on top of each other and enjoying themselves, not where they’re worried.”

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‘What Do I Know, I’m Not A Doctor’: Trump Continues To Hawk Malaria Drugs Despite Lack Of Scientific Evidence

April 7, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump’s interest in the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine alarms some scientists who say that peddling false hope in the midst of a pandemic is dangerous and that the drug’s side effects can be severe. Others, however, are taking their cue from Trump and prescribing the medication.

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Trump To Create Independent Commission To Investigate Outbreaks In Nursing Homes

May 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

“I guess you could call it a little bit of a weak spot, because things are happening at the nursing homes that we’re not happy about,” President Donald Trump said. While some praised the decision, others in the industry say it falls far short of what’s needed.

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