Hydroxychloroquine has evolved from a sleepy anti-malarial drug into a partisan litmus test over the future of COVID-19 treatment. Dan and Axios health care reporter Bob Herman dig into what we know about the drug, what we still don't, and why both matter.
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President Trump, like some of his predecessors, is branding NASA's recent wins as political, presidential accomplishments even though they are the result of efforts that span administrations.
Why it matters: Experts warn that partisan politicking with NASA can lead to whiplash that leaves the agency scrambling to chase new goals whenever a new administration arrives in Washington.
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Despite some recent good news about dwindling household debt, the financial health of U.S. consumers is rapidly deteriorating — and families with children are faring the worst.
Why it matters: As Congress deadlocks over pandemic relief and President Trump issues executive orders of dubious potency, many Americans are suffering from a quintuple whammy: unemployment, overdue rent, mounting bills, food insecurity and health fears.
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The end of Hong Kong's relatively free political system is no longer looming. It's here.
Why it matters: The Chinese Communist Party is already wielding the new national security law it forced upon Hong Kong just over a month ago.