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Michigan State reaches $500m settlement with Larry Nassar's victims

Larry Nassar during sentencing. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images

Michigan State has reached a $500 million settlement with 332 women and students assaulted by Larry Nassar, the former sports doctor for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State who is serving decades in prison, the school said Wednesday.

Why it matters: The settlement is more than a third (37%) of MSU's spending budget for 2017-2018 school year, which, along with the number of claimants, shows the scope of how damaging a sexual abuse case can be to universities and could persuade other institutions to be more proactive moving forward.

Details: The agreement stipulates that $425 million of the $500 million settlement will be distributed to the claimants in the lawsuit, while the remaining $75 million will be set aside for two years to protect any future claimants alleging sexual abuse by Nassar.

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oving crates outside Rep. Elise Stefanik's old office Tuesday. Photo: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

The House plans to renovate members' suites even though staff are worried about an influx of contractors and D.C. is tightening restrictions on large gatherings, some staffers told Axios.

Why it matters: The Capitol has been closed to public tours since March. Work over the holiday season comes as U.S. coronavirus cases spike, Americans beg for more pandemic assistance and food lines grow.

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Trump pressures Barr to release so-called Durham report

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President Trump and his allies are piling extreme pressure on Attorney General Bill Barr to release a report that Trump believes could hurt perceived Obama-era enemies — and view Barr's designation of John Durham as special counsel as a stall tactic, sources familiar with the conversations tell Axios.

Why it matters: Speculation over Barr's fate grew on Tuesday, with just 49 days remaining in Trump's presidency, after Barr gave an interview to the Associated Press in which he said the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread fraud that could change the election's outcome.

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CDC to cut guidance on quarantine period for coronavirus exposure

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The CDC will soon shorten its guidance for quarantine periods following exposure to COVID-19, AP reported Tuesday and Axios can confirm.

Why it matters: Quarantine helps prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which can occur before a person knows they're sick or if they're infected without feeling any symptoms. The current recommended period to stay home if exposed to the virus is 14 days. The CDC plans to amend this to 10 days or seven with a negative test, an official told Axios.

  • The CDC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.