Whistleblower claims Trump rushed unproven drug in pandemic
Dr. Rick Bright, former BARDA head, says he was reassigned after resisting political pressure to widen use of hydroxychloroquine. He alleges officials pushed to flood New York and New Jersey with the drug and rushed approvals from non FDA inspected sources. He filed a complaint with the Office of Special Counsel seeking his job back and a full investigation.
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Small states caseload drives windfall in corona aid mix
Alaska Hawaii Montana and Wyoming gained outsized federal relief per positive infection while New York and New Jersey, hardest hit, saw far less. AP analysis shows aid tied to population left small states with big per test sums though critics warn gaps remain as debates for future packages intensify.
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Trump pick pledges fairness as rescue law overseer
Brian Miller, named to oversee a $500 billion Treasury fund under the $2 trillion economic rescue act, testifies to the Senate that he will pursue independence and impartial investigations to uncover fraud and abuse. Democrats question ability to hold the Trump administration accountable while Republicans call him highly qualified.
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