California Monitoring 8,400 People for Coronavirus, 33 Have Tested Positive
California is monitoring 8,400 people who arrived on domestic commercial flights for the Wuhan coronavirus, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday.
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Nevada Democratic Party Chair William McCurdy called police after supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) protested outside his home.
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Senator Josh Hawley on Wednesday revealed legislation intended to reduce U.S. reliance on China for the manufacture of certain prescription drugs.
Iran to Sentence Citizens Who “Spreads Rumors” about Coronavirus to Flogging, Three Years in Prison
An Iranian parliament spokesman on Wednesday announced the decision, in response to a growing number of cases of the contagious respiratory disease in Iran.
Trump Campaign Files Libel Suit against NYT over Russian Interference Claims
The Trump campaign announced on Wednesday that it had filed a libel suit against the New York Times over a column by former Times editor Max Frankel.
Court Rules Trump Admin Can Withhold Federal Grants to NYC, Seven States over Sanctuary Policies
A federal court ruled that the Trump administration could withhold grants to New York City, as well as seven states, due to their refusal to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
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Intelligence officials worry that a February 13 briefing on election interference is being distorted due to a misunderstanding by Democratic lawmakers.
Beijing’s Handling of Coronavirus Has Undermined Chinese Public’s Trust in State Media
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Cincinnati Democrat Faces Up to 50 Years in Prison over Alleged Bribery Scheme
Tamaya Dennard is accused of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion, according to a federal affidavit detailed by the Cincinnati Enquirer.