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Katelyn Burns

Katelyn Burns

Former PT Political Writer

    Latest articles by Katelyn Burns

    Politics
    Survey: 80 percent of Americans said they saw fake coronavirus news in the early days of the pandemicSurvey: 80 percent of Americans said they saw fake coronavirus news in the early days of the pandemic
    Politics

    The study shows just how much confusion stemmed from early reports about the pandemic.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump wants his name on millions of stimulus checks, even if it delays themTrump wants his name on millions of stimulus checks, even if it delays them
    Politics

    The president is not an authorized signer for IRS disbursements, so his name will appear on the memo line.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    New York City secures its own supply of 100,000 coronavirus tests per weekNew York City secures its own supply of 100,000 coronavirus tests per week
    Politics

    Experts say it likely won’t be enough to ease the city’s stay-at-home order.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Poll: Most Americans won’t immediately venture out when social distancing endsPoll: Most Americans won’t immediately venture out when social distancing ends
    Politics

    A new poll shows why Trump is not in charge of when people — and the economy — will go back to normal.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Joe Biden says the pandemic response is an opportunity for structural changeJoe Biden says the pandemic response is an opportunity for structural change
    Politics

    The former vice president highlighted needed changes to the voting system, as well as environmental and economic reforms.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Wisconsin voters are waiting in 5-hour lines in the middle of a deadly pandemicWisconsin voters are waiting in 5-hour lines in the middle of a deadly pandemic
    Politics

    The state has been under a shelter-in-place order since March 25.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Coronavirus isn’t transphobic. But America’s economic and health systems are.
    Politics

    Here’s how the pandemic could further devastate trans people.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Sen. Kelly Loeffler sold at least $18 million more in stocks before the coronavirus crash than previously reportedSen. Kelly Loeffler sold at least $18 million more in stocks before the coronavirus crash than previously reported
    Politics

    Loeffler is one of many lawmakers under fire for suspicious stock-trading activity following a coronavirus intel briefing.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump could have reopened health care enrollment for coronavirus. He chose not to.Trump could have reopened health care enrollment for coronavirus. He chose not to.
    Politics

    Insurance companies and Democrats had asked the administration to reopen the insurance market to help with the pandemic.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Governors plead with other states for more health care workers to fight coronavirusGovernors plead with other states for more health care workers to fight coronavirus
    Politics

    States are scrambling to adequately staff the hardest-hit hospitals.

    By Katelyn Burns