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Pope Francis is sending Maltese Bishop Charles Scicluna, the Vatican's most respected sex crimes expert, to Chile to investigate a bishop accused of covering up clerical sex abuse, reports the AP.
Why it matters: The pope has faced backlash for defending the accused bishop Juan Barros, declaring earlier this month that "there is not a single piece of evidence against him." He has since apologized to the victims.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) tested negative for COVID-19 for a second time after initially testing positive last week, he announced Saturday.
Why it matters: 73-year-old DeWine was set to meet President Trump Thursday on the tarmac at an airport in Cleveland and was tested as part of standard protocol.
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Some Republicans joined Democrats in criticizing President Trump Saturday night for taking executive action on coronavirus aid, with Democratic leaders demanding the GOP return to negotiations after stimulus package talks broke down a day earlier.
Why it matters: Trump could face legal challenges on his ability to act without congressional approval, where the power lies on federal spending. Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) was the most vocal Republican critic, saying in a statement: "The pen-and-phone theory of executive lawmaking is unconstitutional slop."