3 Things To Know Today

1 Trump Declares New House Stimulus Plans DOA, Says Fauci Is Wrong Over Schools

President Trump says there's no chance of passing a new coronavirus stimulus package proposed by House Democrats. In a White House meeting, Trump called the bill “dead on arrival.” Democrats in the House have put forward a massive three-trillion-dollar plan that would boost coronavirus testing and help states cope with the fallout from the pandemic. The problem for Trump? There are a number of proposals that have nothing to do with the nation’s recovery...including so-called “voting protections.” Trump also chided Democrats about that and said those parts of the measure are meant to make it difficult for Republicans to win. But that’s not all that’s under Trump’s skin. He’s breaking with Dr. Anthony Fauci on reopening the country from coronavirus lockdowns. Trump said Fauci hopes to "play all sides of the equation" when it comes to reopening adding that a state "is not open if the schools aren't open.”

2 Poll: Trump Leads Biden In 15 Battleground States

Bad news for Joe Biden. President Trump is holding a key advantage over his presumed Democratic opponent this November. A new poll from CNN shows Trump with a lead over Biden in 15 battleground states. Among those states that could decide the Electoral college are Florida, Michigan and Ohio. Trump had a lead of 52% to Biden's 45% across those 15 states. Still, the same survey also showed Biden leading nationally. With that in mind, Biden is charging ahead as though he’s winning in November. Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders are announcing the leaders of their “unity task force,” which is meant to unify the Democratic Party and strengthen their agenda. As part of that, New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former Secretary of State John Kerry have been tapped to lead the climate change portion of the coalition as co-chairs.

3 Doctors On H-1B Immigrant Visas Risk Deportation For Them And Their Families

Immigrant doctors in the U.S. on H-1B visas are risking deportation for themselves and their families if they get sick. That’s because H-1B visas are tied to a person's employment. In other words, if doctors get sick and can no longer work, they will be sent home. And sure, that sounds awful on its own (and is), but it’s highlighted by the fact that officials already expect the U.S. to experience a shortage of more than one-hundred-thousand physicians by 2032. With regard to immigrant doctors, they account for nearly a quarter of all the country’s licensed physicians – and the only way the only way to address the issue is through legislation. For doctors like Dr. Parth Metha, is a desperation situation. He notes, “If I get sick and if something happens to me, it’s basically over for my family.”


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