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| It’s been another tragic day in America, with at least 11 people shot and killed by a gunman in a mass shooting in Virginia Beach. The suspect is also dead, and at least six people are injured. | |
| Here’s a roundup of the other major stories of the day: | |
| Trump made favorable comments about Boris Johnson, who is in the running to succeed Theresa May as leader of the Conservative Party – and Prime Minister. | |
| Trump became the first Republican president to recognize Pride month. | |
| A judge ruled that the last remaining abortion clinic in Missouri may remain open. | |
| 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 said he disagreed with much of Robert Mueller’s “legal analysis” in an interview with CBS. | |
| Nevada governor Steve Sisolak signed the Trust Nevada Women Act today, making his state an outlier amid the recent wave of state laws restricting abortion rates. | |
| #SB179, the Trust Nevada Women Act, repeals outdated criminal penalties for abortion and aligns antiquated informed consent laws with today’s medical standards. Congratulations to @YvannaCancela @NaralNv and all who worked hard on this legislation! (2/3) pic.twitter.com/refwjIjThf | |
| The law includes a repeal of the requirement that practitioners tell women seeking abortions about the “physical and emotional implications” of the medical procedure, according to NPR. | |
| “With our reproductive rights under constant attack across the country, we are proud that Nevada legislators voted to ensure that Nevada women and families are able to make the best decisions for their health and well-being, along with their doctors,” said Caroline Mello Roberson, director of NARAL Pro-Choice Nevada. | |
| The governor of Virginia reacts to the mass shooting at a government building. | |
| This is a tragic day for Virginia Beach and our entire Commonwealth. My heart breaks for the victims of this devastating shooting, their families, and all who loved them. I am on my way to Virginia Beach now and will be there within the hour. | |
| Eleven people have died and six have been taken to the hospital after a gunman opened fired in a municipal building in Virginia Beach, Virginia. | |
| VB Mayor Bobby Dyer: “This is the most devastating day in the history of Virginia Beach.” pic.twitter.com/6zsbLUAeJE | |
| The suspect was a current public utilities employee, police chief James Cervera said at a press conference. He was shot and killed by police after he shot a police officer who was saved by a bulletproof vest, Cervera said. | |
| We’ll be updating our main story as we get more information here. | |
| Will Trump get a primary challenge? Ohio governor John Kasich is playing coy, but it’s unlikely he would have sent this tweet if he didn’t want people to keep talking about the idea. | |
| Appreciate all the encouragement to challenge @realDonaldTrump in 2020. Know that while the path looks tough, all of my options are on the table. Like all of you, I want our country to be united, forward looking and problem solving. #2020 | |
| British newspaper The Sun just published an exclusive Oval Office interview with Trump in which the president spoke favorably of Boris Johnson’s bid for the Tory leadership. | |
| The Sun described the remarks as a “bombshell intervention” in the leadership contest and “major breach of protocol”. | |
| Trump’s actual quotes do not approach an actual endorsement, however. After the reporter twice referred to Johnson as “Prime Minster Boris Johnson”, Trump responded with general praise, saying: “I think Boris would do a very good job. I think he would be excellent. I like him. I have always liked him. I don’t know that he is going to be chosen, but I think he is a very good guy, a very talented person. He has been very positive about me and our country.” | |
| Later in the interview, Trump also said he likes Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt. | |
| AOC’s social media mastery continues to amaze. This video of the congresswoman wielding a cocktail shaker has already racked up more than 100,000 views in less than 30 minutes. | |
| I was nervous that I may have lost my touch - still got it! That muscle memory doesn’t quit 😉Now let’s pass #RaiseTheWage and get $15 an hour minimum for every worker in America. pic.twitter.com/FR0ARUB7bd | |
| Hello everyone, this is Julia Carrie Wong in San Francisco taking over the blog for the rest of the afternoon. | |
| Donald Trump just became the first Republican president to acknowledge Pride month, which starts tomorrow. The annual celebration of LGBTQ history and identity was first acknowledged with a presidential proclamation by Bill Clinton in 1999, but was ignored by George W Bush, according to BuzzFeed News. | |
| ....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! | |
| Trump’s tweets were met with immediate skepticism and anger by many, however, given his administration’s regressive policies toward LGBTQ rights, including: | |
| Banning trangender people from serving in the US military | |
| Proposing to remove a rule protecting trans people from discrimination by healthcare providers | |
| Opposing passage of the Equality Act, which would extend civil rights protections to LGBTQ people | |
| 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. | 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. | 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.” | 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. | 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 | .@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. | 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 | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | 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 |