Burr steps down as Senate Intel chair amid stock sale probe
Senate Intelligence Committee leader Senator Richard Burr of North Carolina resigns as chair amid an FBI search of his home for a cellphone warrant related to a stock sale before COVID market collapse. Burr denies wrongdoing and will finish his term through 2028.
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Whistleblower warns U S lacks virus battle plan
Rick Bright testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee that the United States lacks a comprehensive plan in critical areas masks testing treatments and vaccines. He warns of a potential dark winter and cites shortages of PPE and uncoordinated supply chains while noting his ouster as HHS biodefense head.
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Trump unveils plan to expand national emergency stockpile
President Trump announced a ground breaking initiative to replenish and modernize the Strategic National Stockpile with masks ventilators and other equipment creating a 90 day reserve He said manufacturing would shift to U S firms and reduce foreign reliance speaking in Allentown Pennsylvania at Owens & Minor he vowed to prepare for future outbreaks while cost details were not disclosed and officials offered no change to the stockpile being a last resort resource for states and hospitals
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U S jobless claims rise as pandemic deepens economic toll
Roughly 3 million filed for unemployment benefits last week, bringing eight week total to about 36.5 million as lawmakers debate a $3 trillion aid package. Georgia and Florida saw large new claims amid efforts to restart the economy.
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CDC releases delayed reopening guidance across organizations
The CDC posted six one page decision tool documents for schools workplaces camps child care centers mass transit systems and bars and restaurants to guide reopening after coronavirus shutdowns. Churches were not posted with reasons given. The AP notes earlier church guidance was pulled after White House concerns about restrictions on worship.
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