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New data show that COVID deaths followed workers’ request for help from federal safety officials — the COVID deaths happened as Trump reduced enforcement of workplace safety laws.
Senate Democrats live to not fight another day, while McConnell makes clear he is willing to risk even more coronavirus spread in order to install Amy Barrett on the Supreme Court.
Senate Democrats live to not fight another day, while McConnell makes clear he is willing to risk even more coronavirus spread in order to install Amy Barrett on the Supreme Court.
The really huge money is lined up behind Barrett because she has reliably ruled for corporate interests and against workers.
McConnell desperately wants unanimous consent to pass a measure keeping Trump’s Supreme Court nomination on track. Democrats could potentially stop it. Will they use their power?
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If the roles were reversed, McConnell would use his power to to stop a Democratic president’s Supreme Court pick. Dems now face pressure to fight Trump's nominee just as vigorously.
As the virus spread, Trump officials helped Amazon halt a resolution to protect workers. Now, the company admits that thousands of employees "have tested positive or been presumed positive."