“The Trump Administration would prefer to ignore the disproportionate impact this crisis is having on communities of color,” said Sen. Patty Murray.BuzzFeed News has reporters around the world bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .WASHINGTON — As communities of color are disproportionately dying from , Congress asked the CDC to collect national data on the race and ethnicity of COVID-19 cases and deaths.On the day of the deadline set in law by Congress, the CDC with a page of links that referred...…“The Trump Administration would prefer to ignore the disproportionate impact this crisis is having on communities of color,” said Sen. Patty Murray.BuzzFeed News has reporters around the world bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .WASHINGTON — As communities of color are disproportionately dying from , Congress asked the CDC to collect national data on the race and ethnicity of COVID-19 cases and deaths.On the day of the deadline set in law by Congress, the CDC with a page of links that referred...WW…

Tulsa city officials considered bringing in a “national figure” to counter the president’s rally, newly obtained emails from June show.WASHINGTON — Days before President Donald Trump was to hold his comeback rally in Tulsa, city officials scrambled to counter his June visit, even suggesting a different “national figure” should come on the same day to talk about race and systematic challenges.Emails that were sent in the immediate days after the Trump rally was announced, and obtained this week by BuzzFeed News through a freedom of information request, reveal city officials looked to divert...…Tulsa city officials considered bringing in a “national figure” to counter the president’s rally, newly obtained emails from June show.WASHINGTON — Days before President Donald Trump was to hold his comeback rally in Tulsa, city officials scrambled to counter his June visit, even suggesting a different “national figure” should come on the same day to talk about race and systematic challenges.Emails that were sent in the immediate days after the Trump rally was announced, and obtained this week by BuzzFeed News through a freedom of information request, reveal city officials looked to divert...WW…

“If you’re a white church, you’re open. If you’re a Black church, you’re not,” one pastor told BuzzFeed News.MCDONOUGH, Georgia — When Paula White, President Donald Trump's spiritual adviser, said last year that Christians who vote against the president “would stand accountable before God,” one Black pastor shot back on .“Looks like the FALSE PROPHET @paulamichellewhite is back at her dirty tricks to deceive the naive and uninformed,” Pastor Mike McBride wrote.White reached out to McBride trying to refute him and scold him for not reaching out to her first — a message that opened, “Hello...…“If you’re a white church, you’re open. If you’re a Black church, you’re not,” one pastor told BuzzFeed News.MCDONOUGH, Georgia — When Paula White, President Donald Trump's spiritual adviser, said last year that Christians who vote against the president “would stand accountable before God,” one Black pastor shot back on .“Looks like the FALSE PROPHET @paulamichellewhite is back at her dirty tricks to deceive the naive and uninformed,” Pastor Mike McBride wrote.White reached out to McBride trying to refute him and scold him for not reaching out to her first — a message that opened, “Hello...WW…

Collins said Saturday that whoever wins the presidential election should choose the nominee to replace Ginsburg, “in fairness to the American people.”WASHINGTON — Sen. Susan Collins said Saturday she will not vote to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court until after Election Day.Collins, a Maine Republican who is in a tight reelection race, said in a statement that whoever wins the presidential election should choose the nominee to replace Ginsburg, “in fairness to the American people.”Collins did say that President Donald Trump “has the constitutional authority” to...…Collins said Saturday that whoever wins the presidential election should choose the nominee to replace Ginsburg, “in fairness to the American people.”WASHINGTON — Sen. Susan Collins said Saturday she will not vote to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court until after Election Day.Collins, a Maine Republican who is in a tight reelection race, said in a statement that whoever wins the presidential election should choose the nominee to replace Ginsburg, “in fairness to the American people.”Collins did say that President Donald Trump “has the constitutional authority” to...WW…

“I can’t see how this is done, frankly, before the middle of next year,” said one expert, of a coronavirus vaccine.There’s growing concern among health experts and Democrats that President Donald Trump will rush a potentially faulty vaccine before the election to save his presidency.But it’s highly unlikely even the bare minimum of clinical trial data from the administration’s “Operation Warp Speed” candidates will be available by November, making any possible attempt to speed up a vaccine before the election extremely difficult.“I think there is a sense among many people on the inside that...…“I can’t see how this is done, frankly, before the middle of next year,” said one expert, of a coronavirus vaccine.There’s growing concern among health experts and Democrats that President Donald Trump will rush a potentially faulty vaccine before the election to save his presidency.But it’s highly unlikely even the bare minimum of clinical trial data from the administration’s “Operation Warp Speed” candidates will be available by November, making any possible attempt to speed up a vaccine before the election extremely difficult.“I think there is a sense among many people on the inside that...WW…

Harris's bill would establish a task force to gather data and provide recommendations on coronavirus response for people of color who have been disproportionately affected by the disease.BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .WASHINGTON — Sen. Kamala Harris will introduce, on Monday, legislation to create a task force to address the racial disparity plaguing communities of color amid the global pandemic.The , which BuzzFeed News received in advance,...…Harris's bill would establish a task force to gather data and provide recommendations on coronavirus response for people of color who have been disproportionately affected by the disease.BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .WASHINGTON — Sen. Kamala Harris will introduce, on Monday, legislation to create a task force to address the racial disparity plaguing communities of color amid the global pandemic.The , which BuzzFeed News received in advance,...WW…

The nation's top infectious disease official warned lawmakers that if states proceed with reopening their economies early, "There is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control."BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease official, warned senators on Tuesday that states ending stay-at-home orders to reopen business widely across the country threatened to restart...…The nation's top infectious disease official warned lawmakers that if states proceed with reopening their economies early, "There is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control."BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease official, warned senators on Tuesday that states ending stay-at-home orders to reopen business widely across the country threatened to restart...WW…

House Democrats plan to let members who cannot travel to Washington due to the coronavirus to vote by proxy — allowing another member to cast their vote for them.The journalists at BuzzFeed News are proud to bring you trustworthy and relevant reporting about the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .WASHINGTON — The House is working to change the way it has voted for the past 200 years to ensure members’ safety amid , allowing some members to cast votes without having to travel to Washington. But some Republicans oppose the idea, saying it would break...…House Democrats plan to let members who cannot travel to Washington due to the coronavirus to vote by proxy — allowing another member to cast their vote for them.The journalists at BuzzFeed News are proud to bring you trustworthy and relevant reporting about the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .WASHINGTON — The House is working to change the way it has voted for the past 200 years to ensure members’ safety amid , allowing some members to cast votes without having to travel to Washington. But some Republicans oppose the idea, saying it would break...WW…

The federal government recommends no one attend gatherings of more than 10 people, but some churches are still encouraging big congregations to attend Easter Sunday services.The journalists at BuzzFeed News are proud to bring you trustworthy and relevant reporting about the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .When he picked up the phone and heard it was a reporter on the line, Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell almost immediately began reciting the Declaration of Independence.“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they...…The federal government recommends no one attend gatherings of more than 10 people, but some churches are still encouraging big congregations to attend Easter Sunday services.The journalists at BuzzFeed News are proud to bring you trustworthy and relevant reporting about the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .When he picked up the phone and heard it was a reporter on the line, Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell almost immediately began reciting the Declaration of Independence.“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they...WW…

The Squad Victory Fund will allow Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib to help raise money for their campaigns and other progressives.WASHINGTON — Members of the Squad are launching a fundraising committee to raise money for their reelections and progressive campaigns all over the country.Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib are combining their star power as outspoken first-term members of Congress to support other progressive hopefuls. The group will announce Wednesday accompanied by a short video.As a...…The Squad Victory Fund will allow Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib to help raise money for their campaigns and other progressives.WASHINGTON — Members of the Squad are launching a fundraising committee to raise money for their reelections and progressive campaigns all over the country.Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib are combining their star power as outspoken first-term members of Congress to support other progressive hopefuls. The group will announce Wednesday accompanied by a short video.As a...WW…