Ben Carson says heโs โout of the woodsโ after battling COVID-19
STERLING, Va. โ Housing Secretary Ben Carson is crediting unapproved, experimental treatments with saving his life after he became โdesperately illโ following his infection with the coronavirus. There is no medical evidence that the treatments Carson cited worked. A retired neurosurgeon, Carson said Friday that he believes he's now โout of the woods." Trump received the Regeneron treatment through a โcompassionate useโ exemption, a recognition of the above-and-beyond standard of care he receives as president. In his statement, Carson acknowledged having access to a level of medical care that is unavailable to most Americans.
HUD delays funding for Puerto Rico, citing 'alleged corruption'
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Federal officials are delaying the release of more than $8 billion in funding to help Puerto Rico bolster its disaster defenses, with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson citing "alleged corruption." A senior HUD official who spoke to reporters on a briefing call Friday cited concerns about "past mismanagement of funds" being heightened by "unrest in Puerto Rico." The senior HUD official said the funding process for Puerto Rico still needed to be worked out. "Make no mistake, the funds will be distributed to help those that suffered from hurricanes Irma and Mara; the people of Puerto Rico that desperately need the help." The eligibility guidelines for nine states hit by hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters will be published soon, the senior HUD official said.