What 74 former Biden staffers think about Tara Reade's allegations  —  Over his decades-long career in the Senate, former Vice President Joe Biden was known as a demanding but fair and family-oriented boss, devoted to his home life in Delaware and committed to gender equality in his office.

Reviving the US CDC  —  The Lancet  —  The COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen in the USA with 1  ·3 million cases and an estimated death toll of 80 684 as of May 12.  States that were initially the hardest hit, such as New York and New Jersey, have decelerated the rate …

Trump, Biden and the Myth of ‘But 2016’  —  There are members of both parties who believe the president has the ability to defy the normal rules of politics.  That view ignores electoral trends of recent years.  —  WASHINGTON — At first glance, there seems little in common between red-hat-wearing admirers …

The New CBS Reporter Driving Democrats—and Some of Her Own Colleagues—Crazy  —  THE POST-FOX LIFE  —  Since jumping from Fox News to CBS last year, the veteran journalist has frustrated Democrats and some of her own co-workers, who worry she pushes “GOP talking points.”

What the Judge Overseeing Michael Flynn's Case Can Do Now  —  After months of speculation about whether President Donald Trump would pardon his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, the Justice Department relieved the president of that responsibility by deciding to abandon its prosecution.

Mike Bloomberg plots spending blitz to support Joe Biden's run for president  — Billionaire and former presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg is plotting a massive spending blitz to back Joe Biden's quest for the White House.  — The former New York mayor and his advisors are discussing whether …

Justice Department, State Attorneys General Likely to Bring Antitrust Lawsuits Against Google  —  Officials at Justice Department are focused on Google's ad business, how it has used its search dominance  —  WASHINGTON—Both the Justice Department and a group of state attorneys general …

GOP congressman on why he's not wearing a mask: 'There's just no need'  —  Washington (CNN)Republican Rep. Ted Yoho of Florida was spotted Friday walking around the Capitol and on the House floor without wearing a mask.  —  Asked why not, he told CNN: “There's just no need.”

F.D.A. Halts Coronavirus Testing Program Backed by Bill Gates  —  The program allows people in the Seattle area to easily take a coronavirus test at home.  Researchers say such testing is essential for future monitoring of the virus.  —  SEATTLE — An innovative coronavirus testing program …

JetBlue's Founder Helped Fund A Stanford Study That Said The Coronavirus Wasn't That Deadly  —  A highly influential coronavirus antibody study was funded in part by David Neeleman, the JetBlue Airways founder and a vocal proponent of the idea that the pandemic isn't deadly enough to justify continued lockdowns.

Space Force flag unveiled in Oval Office, presented to Trump  —  President Trump on Friday was presented with the newly unveiled official flag of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) — the first official flag of a new U.S. military service in 72 years.  —  “This is a very special moment,” …

Trump praises rapid coronavirus test despite FDA warning  —  President Donald Trump on Friday expressed confidence in the rapid coronavirus test used to screen White House staff and visitors, despite the results of a new study suggesting it may miss up to half of infections detected by other tests on the market.

Sweden Stayed Open.  A Deadly Month Shows the Risks.  —  While Sweden has avoided the worst outbreaks in Italy, Spain and Britain, it has also seen an extraordinary increase in deaths, mortality data shows.

Georgia Senate's Perdue Moves to Lean Republican  —  Both Georgia Senate seats are on the ballot this fall, but the regularly scheduled race where Republican Sen. David Perdue is seeking a second term has been overshadowed by the special election in the state, with appointed …

Even If You're Trying To Avoid Grubhub By Calling Your Favorite Restaurant Directly, Grubhub Could Still Be Charging It A Fee  —  BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus.  To help keep this news free …

'It's Partly On Me': GOP Official Says Fraud Warnings Hamper Vote-By-Mail Push  —  Republican state officials who want to expand absentee and mail-in voting during the pandemic have found themselves in an uncomfortable position due to their party's rhetoric.

Secret Service signs $179,000 contract to rent golf carts in Bedminster, N.J., this summer  —  The Secret Service this week signed a $179,000 contract to rent golf carts and other vehicles this summer in Bedminster, N.J., according to federal spending records — a rental that in past years …

The Richest Neighborhoods Emptied Out Most as Coronavirus Hit New York City  —  Map represents share of people who lived in New York over a two-week period in February but who were not living there on May 1.  Hundreds of thousands of New York City residents, in particular …

‘Traitor!’:  Local News Reporter Abused and Stalked By Lockdown Protestors on Long Island (VIDEO)  —  A local news correspondent was subjected to verbal abuse, threats, and was even stalked while trying to report from a demonstration protesting the lockdown in New York State Thursday.

Detroit man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill Whitmer, Nessel  —  Lansing — A 32-year-old Detroit man is facing a felony charge after allegedly making “credible threats to kill” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.

Biden's Virtual Campaign Is a Disaster  —  They say that if you live long enough, you'll get to experience nearly everything, and so it has been for Joe Biden, who has lived to see history's first Zoom presidential campaign.  Unfortunately for him, it's his.

A Delusional Nation In Decline: America Is Coming Apart At The Seams, And No One Seems To Notice  —  In recent weeks, the fabricated “Reopen America” movement, funded and focused by Right Wing billionaires and conservative media, has led to protests around the country, including in Michigan …

Michael Flynn isn't a martyr.  He's a crook and a crackpot.  —  For anyone with a memory that stretches all the way back to 2016, it is positively bizarre to see Republicans suddenly claiming that Michael Flynn, President Trump's former national security adviser, is a martyr.

VA says it won't stop use of unproven drug on vets for now  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing growing criticism, the Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday that it will not halt use of an unproven malaria drug on veterans with COVID-19 but that fewer of its patients are now taking it.

Many Americans Are Getting More Money From Unemployment Than They Were From Their Jobs  —  The United States is not known for its generosity to the unemployed.  But the coronavirus crisis has transformed our system for compensating jobless workers.  As tens of millions of workers suddenly …

Law firm hackers double ransom demand, threaten Donald Trump  —  The ransom demand for the secret files of a cyber-attacked lawyer to A-list stars has doubled to $42 million — as the hackers now threaten to reveal “dirty laundry” on President Donald Trump in just a week if they are not paid in full.

South Lake Tahoe issues $1,000 fines to tourists and short-term rental owners  —  South Lake Tahoe is increasing enforcement of a local order allowing the city to issue $1,000 citations to people who violate the California stay-at-home order, which asks people to stay home except for local shopping …

Biden pledges not to pardon Trump  —  Former Vice President Joe Biden vowed Thursday that, if elected to the White House in November, he would not use his new executive powers to pardon President Donald Trump of any potential crimes.  —  The pledge from the presumptive Democratic presidential …

Hospitals Knew How to Make Money.  Then Coronavirus Happened.  —  Surgeries are canceled.  Business models are shifting.  Some of the hardest-hit hospitals may close, leaving patients with fewer options for care.  —  When the top-ranked Mayo Clinic stopped all nonemergency medical care in late March …

Wisconsin's new coronavirus cases rise as people flock to reopened bars after court overturns stay-at-home order  —  Wisconsin's coronavirus figures continue to rise with more than 300 newly confirmed cases as citizens return to normality after a stay-at-home order was lifted across the state.

Burr asks that final volume of Senate Intel report on Trump and Russia be declassified  —  The last part of the Senate Intel Committee's bipartisan report on Russian election interference is a 1,000-page volume on “counterintelligence findings.”  —  WASHINGTON — In a final act before stepping …

Poll: US believers see message of change from God in virus  —  NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus has prompted almost two-thirds of American believers to feel that God is telling humanity to change how it lives, a new poll finds.  —  While the virus rattles the globe, causing economic hardship …

Men accused in Ahmaud Arbery shooting hire attorneys  —  Decatur, Georgia — Attorneys for two white men accused of pursuing and killing a black man in Georgia said Thursday their clients have been vilified, and cautioned against a rush to judgment in a case that has drawn national attention.

It Really Could Be Warren  —  The coronavirus has transformed Joe Biden's campaign, and his search for a running mate.  And it has transformed Elizabeth Warren's chances of being picked for the job.  —  The Massachusetts senator and the former vice president don't have much of a personal relationship.

The ACLU Sues To Stop Rules That Strengthen Due Process  —  The ACLU vs. due process.  If you were looking for more evidence that the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been losing its principled approach to civil liberties, look no further: The group has filed suit …

The Child Care Industry Is About To Collapse.  There's No Bailout Coming.  —  It would cost $9.6 billion a month to keep things going, and Congress is offering a fraction of that.  —  Operating a child care center was never a big money-maker in the best of times, but running one during …