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| Judge blocks closure of Missouri's last abortion clinic – live | Judge blocks closure of Missouri's last abortion clinic – live |
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| A judge ruled that the last remaining abortion clinic in Missouri may remain open. The Planned Parenthood in St Louis had been threatened with closure by the state at midnight, but the judge ordered the state to let it keep operating until at least Tuesday. | |
| Donald Trump’s plan for tariffs on Mexican goods drew criticism, and the Mexican foreign minister said the two sides would meet for a summit next Wednesday. | |
| Attorney General William Barr brushed off the beating his reputation has taken over the Mueller report by noting: “Everyone dies.” He also said he disagreed with much of Mueller’s “legal analysis.” | |
| Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while bartending in Queens, is condemning the tipped minimum wage, which allows workers like waiter and bartenders to be paid as little as $2.13 an hour at the federal level. | |
| .@AOC calls the federally tipped minimum wage "unacceptable" pic.twitter.com/eDtN37DsE2 | |
| Donald Trump says he’ll be formally announcing his re-election bid on June 18th in Orlando, Florida. | |
| I will be announcing my Second Term Presidential Run with First Lady Melania, Vice President Mike Pence, and Second Lady Karen Pence on June 18th in Orlando, Florida, at the 20,000 seat Amway Center. Join us for this Historic Rally! Tickets: https://t.co/1krDP2oQvG | |
| US and Mexican officials are due to meet next Wednesday in Washington after Donald Trump announced plans for tariffs on Mexican goods. | |
| Mexican foreign minister Marcelo Ebrard rushed to Washington Friday in hopes of heading off the plan, the Washington Post reports. | |
| En route to Washington, Ebrard tweeted that he had just spoken by phone to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and presidential adviser Jared Kushner. | |
| At a summit Wednesday, Ebrard said that Pompeo will lead the US delegation and he will lead Mexico’s team. “We will be firm and defend the dignity of Mexico,” he wrote. | |
| Les informo que la cumbre para resolver el diferendo de EU con nuestro país será el miércoles en Washington.Mike Pompeo encabeza delegación norteamericana. Este servidor la mexicana.Hay disposición de diálogo. Seremos firmes y defenderemos la dignidad de México. | |
| Por abordar vuelo a Washington vía Houston,acabo de tener llamada con Jared Kushner y con Mike Pompeo. Se inicia proceso de negociación.Escuché interés y respeto a la carta del Presidente López Obrador.Avanzamos. pic.twitter.com/mDTObtoWv0 | |
| White House adviser Kellyanne Conway defended Donald Trump’s plan for tariffs on all Mexican goods, which have come under criticism from Republicans and business interests. | White House adviser Kellyanne Conway defended Donald Trump’s plan for tariffs on all Mexican goods, which have come under criticism from Republicans and business interests. |
| Speaking to reporters outside the White House, she reiterated that the tariffs stemmed from Mexico failing to curb the flow of migrants from Central America to the southern border and also blamed Congress: “We just don’t think Mexico’s done enough and Congress has done even less than that.” | Speaking to reporters outside the White House, she reiterated that the tariffs stemmed from Mexico failing to curb the flow of migrants from Central America to the southern border and also blamed Congress: “We just don’t think Mexico’s done enough and Congress has done even less than that.” |
| Conway also insisted the tariffs do not jeopardize a proposed trade agreement between the US and Mexico, stating: “We are fully confident that USMCA could pass the House.” | Conway also insisted the tariffs do not jeopardize a proposed trade agreement between the US and Mexico, stating: “We are fully confident that USMCA could pass the House.” |
| Conway did not directly deny a report that the US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer opposes the tariffs. “Ambassador Lighthizer supports the President’s agenda,” she said. | Conway did not directly deny a report that the US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer opposes the tariffs. “Ambassador Lighthizer supports the President’s agenda,” she said. |
| The Planned Parenthood clinic in St Louis, Missouri, which was spared today from closure by a judge, is draped in a massive banner reading “Still here.” | The Planned Parenthood clinic in St Louis, Missouri, which was spared today from closure by a judge, is draped in a massive banner reading “Still here.” |
| Planned Parenthood of St Louis, Missouri pic.twitter.com/DINqgZcuyu | Planned Parenthood of St Louis, Missouri pic.twitter.com/DINqgZcuyu |
| In a new court filing, the Justice Department provides a transcript of a voicemail left by Donald Trump’s lawyer John Dowd for Michael Flynn’s lawyer. The voicemail, which was excerpted in the Mueller report, came after Flynn dropped out of a joint defense agreement with Trump and began to cooperate with prosecutors. | In a new court filing, the Justice Department provides a transcript of a voicemail left by Donald Trump’s lawyer John Dowd for Michael Flynn’s lawyer. The voicemail, which was excerpted in the Mueller report, came after Flynn dropped out of a joint defense agreement with Trump and began to cooperate with prosecutors. |
| Per court order, the govt has filed a transcript of a voicemail that Michael Flynn's lawyer got from one of Trump's lawyers after Flynn withdrew from the joint defense agreement. Much of this was excerpted in Vol. II of Mueller's report pic.twitter.com/sNbVvCzn9t | Per court order, the govt has filed a transcript of a voicemail that Michael Flynn's lawyer got from one of Trump's lawyers after Flynn withdrew from the joint defense agreement. Much of this was excerpted in Vol. II of Mueller's report pic.twitter.com/sNbVvCzn9t |
| The Illinois state legislature has approved a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, the Chicago Tribune reports. | The Illinois state legislature has approved a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, the Chicago Tribune reports. |
| It now goes to governor JB Pirtzker, who is expected to sign it. | It now goes to governor JB Pirtzker, who is expected to sign it. |
| Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been bartending this week - returning to the job she had before running for Congress - to raise support for living wage legislation. NY1 and WNYC have some scenes from today’s venue. | Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been bartending this week - returning to the job she had before running for Congress - to raise support for living wage legislation. NY1 and WNYC have some scenes from today’s venue. |
| She’s now going around the restaurant, pen and pad in hand taking orders. | She’s now going around the restaurant, pen and pad in hand taking orders. |
| .@AOC begins serving tables at an embargoed location in Queens - she says she’s excited for servers to be the served today. pic.twitter.com/YdCjZvkSI7 | .@AOC begins serving tables at an embargoed location in Queens - she says she’s excited for servers to be the served today. pic.twitter.com/YdCjZvkSI7 |
| There are press here pic.twitter.com/SyclBSd3zi | There are press here pic.twitter.com/SyclBSd3zi |
| The bar where she’s slinging drinks is the same one where Rep. Joe Crowley, the longtime powerbroker she defeated in an upset primary win, had his election night party the night of his loss. | The bar where she’s slinging drinks is the same one where Rep. Joe Crowley, the longtime powerbroker she defeated in an upset primary win, had his election night party the night of his loss. |
| The Queensboro is the same bar @JoeCrowleyNY had his primary night party and Springsteen concert last year https://t.co/QY1UgKlK89 | The Queensboro is the same bar @JoeCrowleyNY had his primary night party and Springsteen concert last year https://t.co/QY1UgKlK89 |
| There’s a new push from the left to defeat one of the only remaining anti-abortion Democrat in the House, BuzzFeed reports. | There’s a new push from the left to defeat one of the only remaining anti-abortion Democrat in the House, BuzzFeed reports. |
| Progressives are targeting Dan Lipinski, an Illinois congressman. Marie Newman, a Chicago businesswoman, is running against him for the second time. “This type of legislation is authoritarian and totalitarian. There’s no other way to describe it,” Newman told BuzzFeed of the recent spate of state-level abortion bans. “Let’s be honest about what it is. It’s taking us back 100 years, and that’s not exaggerating.” | Progressives are targeting Dan Lipinski, an Illinois congressman. Marie Newman, a Chicago businesswoman, is running against him for the second time. “This type of legislation is authoritarian and totalitarian. There’s no other way to describe it,” Newman told BuzzFeed of the recent spate of state-level abortion bans. “Let’s be honest about what it is. It’s taking us back 100 years, and that’s not exaggerating.” |
| Bernie Sanders says he will have a “litmus test” and only appoint Supreme Court justices who would uphold Roe v Wade, the LA Times reports. | Bernie Sanders says he will have a “litmus test” and only appoint Supreme Court justices who would uphold Roe v Wade, the LA Times reports. |
| Bernie Sanders says that he will have a “litmus test” for Supreme Court justices: “I will never nominate anyone who is not prepared to vigorously support Roe vs. Wade.He also urges the men in the audience to show their support. “This is not just a women’s issue.” pic.twitter.com/11HoSThu36 | Bernie Sanders says that he will have a “litmus test” for Supreme Court justices: “I will never nominate anyone who is not prepared to vigorously support Roe vs. Wade.He also urges the men in the audience to show their support. “This is not just a women’s issue.” pic.twitter.com/11HoSThu36 |
| Colorado governor Jay Polis signed legislation banning gay conversion therapy for minors in the state, the Denver Post reports. | Colorado governor Jay Polis signed legislation banning gay conversion therapy for minors in the state, the Denver Post reports. |
| Polis, the first openly gay man elected governor in the US, also signed a bill to allow transgender Colorado residents to change the gender listed on their birth certificate without having to prove they’ve had surgery. | Polis, the first openly gay man elected governor in the US, also signed a bill to allow transgender Colorado residents to change the gender listed on their birth certificate without having to prove they’ve had surgery. |
| Our Jessica Glenza is at a St. Louis press conference where Planned Parenthood is reacting to a judge’s ruling allowing the state’s sole remaining abortion clinic to remain open at least until Tuesday. | Our Jessica Glenza is at a St. Louis press conference where Planned Parenthood is reacting to a judge’s ruling allowing the state’s sole remaining abortion clinic to remain open at least until Tuesday. |
| Today is a “huge victory” for Missourians said Dr Eisenberg, medical director of St Louis Planned Parenthood clinic which narrowly avoided expiration it’s license | Today is a “huge victory” for Missourians said Dr Eisenberg, medical director of St Louis Planned Parenthood clinic which narrowly avoided expiration it’s license |
| Outside Missouri’s last abortion clinic after judges ruling, crowd is chanting #StopTheBans pic.twitter.com/nRdoU232u4 | Outside Missouri’s last abortion clinic after judges ruling, crowd is chanting #StopTheBans pic.twitter.com/nRdoU232u4 |
| Donald Trump, whose administration banned transgender troops from serving in the military, is tweeting in honor of LGBT pride month and urging other countries to decriminalize homosexuality. | Donald Trump, whose administration banned transgender troops from serving in the military, is tweeting in honor of LGBT pride month and urging other countries to decriminalize homosexuality. |
| ....on the basis of their sexual orientation. My Administration has launched a global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality and invite all nations to join us in this effort! | ....on the basis of their sexual orientation. My Administration has launched a global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality and invite all nations to join us in this effort! |
| Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign has brought on a host of new staffers in the last few weeks, Politico reports. | Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign has brought on a host of new staffers in the last few weeks, Politico reports. |
| They include Hillary for America alum George Hornedo as national delegate director, Ann Mei Chang as a “chief innovation officer,” and Obama White House alum Jillian Maryonovich as creative director. The South Bend, Indiana mayor has also hired a national press secretary, Nina Smith, and two deputy press secretaries, Tess Whittlesey and Marisol Samayoa. | They include Hillary for America alum George Hornedo as national delegate director, Ann Mei Chang as a “chief innovation officer,” and Obama White House alum Jillian Maryonovich as creative director. The South Bend, Indiana mayor has also hired a national press secretary, Nina Smith, and two deputy press secretaries, Tess Whittlesey and Marisol Samayoa. |
| Several Republicans in Congress and major business groups are slamming Donald Trump’s plan for tariffs on Mexican goods, NBC News reports. | Several Republicans in Congress and major business groups are slamming Donald Trump’s plan for tariffs on Mexican goods, NBC News reports. |
| The US Chamber of Commerce said it may file a lawsuit against the White House. | The US Chamber of Commerce said it may file a lawsuit against the White House. |
| “If the president goes through with this, I’m afraid progress to get this trade agreement across the finish line will be stifled,” Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican, said Friday, according to NBC. “While I support the need for comprehensive border security and a permanent fix to illegal immigration, this isn’t the right path forward.” | “If the president goes through with this, I’m afraid progress to get this trade agreement across the finish line will be stifled,” Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican, said Friday, according to NBC. “While I support the need for comprehensive border security and a permanent fix to illegal immigration, this isn’t the right path forward.” |
| Fellow Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley called it “a misuse of presidential authority.” | Fellow Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley called it “a misuse of presidential authority.” |