Keya Vakil is the deputy political editor at COURIER. He previously worked as a researcher in the film industry and dabbled in the political world.
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Guess Who Carole Baskin of Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ Donated To
Carole Baskin, one of the most controversial characters in Netflix’s enormously popular “Tiger King” docuseries, donated $1,000 to North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr.
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40 Coronavirus Testing Sites Lose Federal Funding Even Though Tests Are Still Hard to Get
The decision to end funding for these sites could exacerbate the existing shortage of COVID-19 tests just as many states are hurtling toward their peak in cases.
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Experts Predicted a Coronavirus Pandemic as Far Back as 2017. Trump Ignored Them.
The Trump administration ignored warning signs, failed to adequately prepare for PPE shortages, botched the rollout of tests, and repeatedly downplayed the severity of the coronavirus.
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Should I Wear A Mask? Can I Leave My Home? We Answer Your Quarantine Questions.
The federal government’s lack of a cohesive response has forced states to adopt their own rules and create a patchwork system of “stay-at-home” orders and other public health measures.
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Bernie Sanders Drops Out Of Presidential Race
Benie Sanders ends presidential campaign after disappointing primary results, leaving Biden as likely Democratic nominee.
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Trump Reportedly Has ‘Financial Interest’ in Drug He Says Fights COVID-19
Ignoring medical experts and scientists, Trump has aggressively promoted hydroxychloroquine, while acknowledging that he isn’t a doctor and instead relies on “common sense.”
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Trump Doesn’t Think There’s A Medical Supply Shortage. These Hospitals Beg to Differ.
An internal government report released Monday contradicts President Trump’s assessment that hospital administrators are “thrilled to be where they are.”
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Here’s How to Apply for Health Insurance If You Lost Your Job Because of Coronavirus
Under the ACA, people who experience “qualifying life events,” such as losing their jobs, can enroll in a health insurance plan on the individual markets.
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Republicans Still Want to Take Health Care Away From 20 Million Americans—in the Middle of a Pandemic
The 2010 healthcare law provided tens of millions of Americans with health care and guaranteed coverage for the 135 million Americans under 65 who live with pre-existing conditions.
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Trump Seems to Be Playing Politics with Medical Equipment. That’s Risking Lives.
Many states have pleaded with the Trump administration to send more medical supplies. Only Florida seems to have gotten the president’s attention.



















