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Primaries take place as Fauci says country still “knee-deep in the first wave” of the coronavirus pandemicPrimaries take place as Fauci says country still “knee-deep in the first wave” of the coronavirus pandemic
A judge yesterday set a $1.2 million bail for the man accused of driving a Jaguar on to a closed Seattle freeway and hitting two protesters, killing one and seriously injuring the other.
Dawit Kelete drove the car around vehicles that were parked on Interstate 5 to protect a group of Black Femme March demonstrators, part of the Black Lives Matter movement protesting racial inequality and police violence. The car hit two people and sped away about 1:40 a.m. Saturday, police said.
Over the weekend, a judge found probable cause to hold Kelete on an investigation of vehicular assault. But the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has yet to file charges against Kelete. It says it’s waiting for additional required information from the State Patrol.
“A charging decision is expected by Wednesday afternoon,” spokesman Casey McNerthney said.
Kelete’s lawyer, John Henry Browne, said the crash was a “horrible, horrible accident” and was not intentional. “There’s absolutely nothing political about this case whatsoever,” Browne told Associated Press. “My client is in tears. He’s very remorseful. He feels tremendous guilt.”
Kelete is originally from Eritrea and is a US citizen, Browne said. He lives with his family in Seattle, and they’re very religious, he said.
Summer Taylor, a 24-year-old veterinary clinic worker, suffered critical injuries in the incident and died Saturday night.
Diaz Love, 32, from Portland, Oregon, was left in a serious condition. “I’m alive and stable,” Love posted on Facebook late Sunday. “In a lot of pain. I cannot believe Summer was murdered. If they thought this murder would make us back down, they are very wrong. Very wrong.
Love also said: “My FB is filled with death threats, that and only being able to use one hand has me going slow. I deeply appreciate and feel all the love y’all are sending me.”
Last night in a Fox News interview secretary of state Mike Pompeo floated the idea that the US might ban social networking video app TikTok.
He said “I don’t want to get out in front of the President, but it’s something we’re looking at”
Pompeo went on to link the app to other Chinese technology companies that the US has taken action over, saying:
Asked if he would recommend people to download TikTok, Pompeo said “Only if you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party.”
In response to his comments, TikTok issued a statement to deny that it has never provided user data to China: “We have no higher priority than promoting a safe and secure app experience for our users. We have never provided user data to the Chinese government, nor would we do so if asked.”
US lawmakers have previously raised national security concerns over TikTok’s handling of user data, saying they were worried about Chinese laws that require domestic companies “to support and cooperate with intelligence work controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.”
Overnight TikTok announced it is to withdraw its app from Hong Kong app stores. It was recently banned in India - despite having a huge user base - over security concerns.
Any move to shut it down in the US would undoubtedly have political ramifications, not least because many commentators have spoken about teenage TikTok activism having an impact on the attendance at Donald Trump’s disastrous Tulsa rally.
Good morning, welcome to our live coverage of US politics for the day. Here’s a catch-up on the key points from yesterday and overnight, and a little of what we can expect todayGood morning, welcome to our live coverage of US politics for the day. Here’s a catch-up on the key points from yesterday and overnight, and a little of what we can expect today
Joe Biden can expect a resounding win in the primary in his home state of Delaware today. New Jersey also votes - though with much of the election being conducted as vote-by-mail, results will not be known for some timeJoe Biden can expect a resounding win in the primary in his home state of Delaware today. New Jersey also votes - though with much of the election being conducted as vote-by-mail, results will not be known for some time
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the country was still “knee-deep in the first wave” of the coronavirus pandemic. Cases in the US are nearing three million, with deaths in excess of 130,000Dr. Anthony Fauci said the country was still “knee-deep in the first wave” of the coronavirus pandemic. Cases in the US are nearing three million, with deaths in excess of 130,000
Virginia, though, has reported that no known coronavirus-related deaths were recorded on Monday - the first time for more than three monthsVirginia, though, has reported that no known coronavirus-related deaths were recorded on Monday - the first time for more than three months
The US government said it will not allow international students to enter or stay in the United States if they are enrolled in schools that are fully online during the fall semesterThe US government said it will not allow international students to enter or stay in the United States if they are enrolled in schools that are fully online during the fall semester
A white woman who called police and falsely accused an African American man of threatening her life after he asked her to leash her dog in New York city’s Central Park is being criminally charged over the incident.A white woman who called police and falsely accused an African American man of threatening her life after he asked her to leash her dog in New York city’s Central Park is being criminally charged over the incident.
Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley said he will not attend the Republican National Convention for the first time in 40 years, citing his concerns about coronavirus. Meanwhile the Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, has pleaded with Republicans to cancel a three-day convention scheduled to be held there on 16 June.Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley said he will not attend the Republican National Convention for the first time in 40 years, citing his concerns about coronavirus. Meanwhile the Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, has pleaded with Republicans to cancel a three-day convention scheduled to be held there on 16 June.
Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has tested positive for coronavirus, but says she has no symptomsAtlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has tested positive for coronavirus, but says she has no symptoms
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former unpaid adviser to first lady Melania Trump, is planning an ‘explosive’ book about their friendshipStephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former unpaid adviser to first lady Melania Trump, is planning an ‘explosive’ book about their friendship
I’ll be with you for the next couple of hours - you can get in touch with me at martin.belam@theguardian.comI’ll be with you for the next couple of hours - you can get in touch with me at martin.belam@theguardian.com