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El-Sayed's COVID Lockdown Positions From 2021 Governor Race Surface as He Seeks Michigan Senate Seat
The Democratic candidate said he would have imposed a statewide shutdown with fines for noncompliant businesses, statements now central to his Republican opponent's attacks.
Ted Cruz Demands Fauci Face Jail Time, Labels Him America's Most Damaging Bureaucrat
The Texas senator's calls come after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing Wednesday.
Michigan Democrats Face Senate Primary Showdown Between Rep. Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed
The August 4 primary will determine who carries the Democratic nomination in a race that has drawn national progressive attention.
Worth $5M? Visitors React to Renovated Washington Horse Statues
The historic equestrian monument in the nation's capital underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration, drawing both praise and scrutiny from onlookers.
USDA to Fund $25M Arizona Facility to Combat New World Screwworm
The investment will establish a sterile fly dispersal operation in Arizona as the parasitic pest spreads northward from Central America.
Clinton, Obama-Era Democratic Heavyweights Penn and Emanuel Criticize NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Taxes, Israel
Former Clinton adviser Mark Penn challenged the mayor's proposed pied-à-terre tax valuation system while former Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel recounted a private conversation about Israel rhetoric.
Police Say Bullets That Killed 2 at Seattle Festival Were Not Fired From Arrested Teen's Gun
Investigators recovered shell casings from four weapons but have not identified who fired the fatal shots that killed bystanders at the Bite of Seattle.
Fauci Diary Reportedly Reveals Details of Early COVID-19 Response Decisions
The unpublished personal diary allegedly contains accounts of internal discussions about pandemic messaging and the origins debate, according to initial reporting.
More Than 11,500 Sickened as Cyclospora Outbreak Prompts Health Guidance on Produce Safety
An infectious disease expert outlines practical steps consumers can take to reduce risk while still benefiting from fresh produce's nutritional value.
Senators Push Federal Regulator to Prove School Bus Safety Data Is Accurate
Democratic lawmakers are demanding documents from FMCSA after a ProPublica/WBUR investigation found dozens of deadly crashes missing from Transdev's federal safety record.