Welcome to another edition of FT Now! After another turbulent week in
the news, let's waste no time getting right to business! More
revelations about Gov. Andrew Cuomo's COVID-19 scandal have continued
to come to light, and now a top aide has revealed that he withheld data
on nursing home deaths in order to avoid scrutiny from the Trump
Administration. Next up, in Gov. Cuomo's neighboring state, New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy's soccer team has been named in a federal
investigation over an immigration scheme. Finally, Florida Gov. Ron
DeSantis blasted the Biden Administration, which he claims is
prioritising teacher's unions over the wellbeing of students as many
schools remain closed for in-person learning.




Cuomo aide tells NY Democrats administration hid nursing home data to
keep it from Trump DOJ: Report

What Happened:

The New York Post reported that Melissa DeRosa, a secretary to Gov.
Andrew Cuomo, told leading New York State Democrats on a video
conference call that his administration hid data on COVID-19 nursing
home deaths to avoid scrutiny by the Trump Justice Department.

Why You Should Care:

This bombshell news shows that Gov. Cuomo intentionally withheld
information from the public, and more importantly the thousands of
families who lost loved ones in nursing homes due to COVID -19, for
politically motivated purposes. New data reveals that Cuomo's
Administration underreported nursing home deaths by thousands, and Gov.
Cuomo has done nothing more than make excuses for this negligence.

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Phil Murphy's Sky Blue soccer team is named in fraudulent visa
investigation

What Happened:

Sky Blue FC, the women's soccer team owned by New Jersey Gov. Phil
Murphy and his wife, Tammy, is implicated in an immigration scheme that
has led to federal charges. The team is one of seven professional soccer
clubs that are named as part of the scheme, which brought foreign scouts
and coaches to the United States through an illegal visa program.

Why You Should Care:

While Gov. Murphy and his wife are not charged with any criminal
wrongdoing, this follows another scandal from last month, where evidence
came to light that the team received around $150,000 in COVID relief
funds that were supposed to go towards struggling businesses.

What Happens Next:

Gov. Murphy's involvement in the struggling team continues to tarnish
his reputation, and will likely continue to do so.

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DeSantis Shreds Biden: Democrats Put 'Interests Of Education Unions'
Ahead Of 'Wellbeing Of Our Children'

What Happened:

In a press conference this week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed the
Biden Administration for not reopening public schools, a move which he
blamed on the administration putting the interests of education unions
ahead of the wellbeing of kids and families.

Why You Should Care:

DeSantis' statement came after the CDC released new guidelines for
school reopenings, which would postpone them for the foreseeable future.
Kids across the country are suffering under the emotional impact of
school closures, let alone the educational consequences. Gov. DeSantis
noted that President Biden is ignoring scientific evidence that shows
they can start safely returning to schools for political reasons.

What Happens Next:

The Biden Administration is facing mounting pressure to start reopening
public schools across the country, but teachers' unions continue to
push back. It remains to be seen whether immediate action will be taken
to get kids back to school.

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Thank you for reading this week's edition of FT Now.

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