House passes resolution condemning anti-Asian discrimination relating to coronavirus


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The House passed a resolution Thursday condemning “all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19” in a 243-164 vote. The measure came amid Democratic lawmakers repeatedly blasting President Trump Donald John Trump Barr criticizes DOJ in speech declaring all agency power 'is invested in the attorney general' Military leaders asked about using heat ray on protesters outside White House: report Powell warns failure to reach COVID-19 deal could 'scar and damage' economy MORE for referring to coronavirus as the “Chinese virus,” alleging the rhetoric has led to an influx of discrimination against Asian Americans. The measure — spearheaded by...