Probe: Trump officials attacked CDC reports
A House panel says political appointees pressured CDC staff to block or alter more than a dozen MMWR reports on COVID-19. The probe cites Michael Caputo and Paul Alexander, alleging attempts to distort findings and delay publication to influence the public health response. Authorities subpoena Azar and Redfield for documents by December 30.
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Relief bill packages COVID aid with broad funding plan
The relief measure combines 900 billion for COVID-19 relief with a 1.4 trillion governmentwide funding plan and other measures on taxes health infrastructure and education. It would keep government open through September while offering 600 direct payments to individuals earning up to 75 000 and 1200 to couples up to 150 000 with phased income limits. A 300 weekly jobless supplement would run for 11 weeks.
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Barr undercuts Trump on election and Hunter Biden inquiries
Attorney General William Barr used his final public appearance to rebuke President Trump on multiple fronts, saying no plan for a special counsel on the 2020 election or Hunter Biden’s tax probe. He affirmed Russia as culprit in a major government hack and defended the ongoing Hunter Biden inquiry as handled professionally. Barr stated he saw no evidence of widespread voting fraud and noted his resignation will end his involvement.
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