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On May 14th, Dr. Rick Bright, a former health official, warned Congress about a potential COVID-19 resurgence in the fall, compounded by seasonal influenza, which could lead to a severe winter without better planning. Dr. Bright, who was removed from his position, filed a whistleblower complaint alleging his dismissal was due to his criticism of the Trump administration's interest in unproven coronavirus treatments. The Department of Health and Human Services disputes these claims. Meanwhile, nearly three million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, with a total of 36.5 million seeking aid over the past eight weeks, highlighting the pandemic's economic impact.

What does the Department of Health and Human Services say about Bright's claims?

What has been the trend in initial jobless claims in recent weeks?