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America’s death toll from Covid-19 is the highest in the world – follow all the day’s politics news liveAmerica’s death toll from Covid-19 is the highest in the world – follow all the day’s politics news live
The US coronavirus death toll surpassed 600,000, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The country’s coronavirus death rate has significantly declined in recent months, as vaccines have become widely available, but hundreds of Americans are still dying of the virus each day.
Joe Biden will mark a return to normalcy after the pandemic cookout on the National Mall for Independence day.“We welcome you to join us by hosting your own events to honor our freedom, salute those who have been serving on the frontlines, and celebrate our progress in fighting this pandemic,” the White House told state and local officials.
Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland announced the end of the Covid-19 “state of emergency” in the state. All emergency mandates and restrictions, including mask requirements in schools, camps and childcare facilities, will lapse on 1 July. The state’s moratorium on evictions and some other policies including flexibility on driver’s license renewals will remain until 15 August.
Biden has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, where he will meet tomorrow with Vladimir Putin. The summit will mark Biden’s first in-person meeting with the Russian president since he took office in January. Biden also held a bilateral meeting with Swiss president Guy Parmelin earlier today.
Newly released emails showed Donald Trump tried to enlist senior administration officials to help him overturn his defeat in the 2020 election. The documents show that the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, repeatedly instructed justice department officials to investigate false allegations of voter fraud. One senior justice department official described the requests as “pure insanity”.
The EU and the US resolved a 17-year trade dispute over aircraft subsidies for Boeing and Airbus, which had been going on for nearly 17 years. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Biden announced the deal this morning, after meeting for the EU-US summit in Brussels. The agreement involves suspending tariffs on Boeing and Airbus for five years and working to guarantee an even playing field for the two companies.
The White House unveiled its first ever national strategy to fight domestic terrorism. The framework, released today by the national security council, emphasized that domestic terrorism must be addressed in an “ideologically neutral” manner. The announcement comes five months after a violent, pro-Trump mob attacked the US Capitol, resulting in five deaths.
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The chief executive of Morgan Stanley has become the latest US banking boss to call for an end to remote working, telling his New York staff that anyone who feels safe going out to a restaurant should return to the office.
James Gorman admitted that the bank would take a different approach in countries such as India or the UK – where fewer than 25% of its 5,000 London staff have been going to work in person – due to stricter Covid restrictions.
However, in the US, where nearly 90% of staff in its New York headquarters had been vaccinated, the chief executive said he was issuing a “very strong” message to staff to get back to their desks by Labor Day on 6 September.
“If you can go to a restaurant in New York City, you can come into the office. And we want you in the office,” Gorman said during a financial services conference organised by the bank on Monday.
“Make no mistake about it: we do our work inside Morgan Stanley offices. And that’s where we teach, that’s where our interns learn, that’s how we develop people,” the chief executive added. “That’s where you build all the soft cues that go with having a successful career that aren’t just about Zoom presentations.”
He also said bankers could not expect large paycheques if they worked away from Wall Street. “If you want to get paid New York rates, you work in New York. None of this: ‘I’m in Colorado … and getting paid like I’m sitting in New York City.’ Sorry, that doesn’t work.”
The executive claimed he was not “dictating” a return to office, in contrast to Goldman Sachs, which required US staff to return to their desks on Monday. “But [on] Labor Day, I’ll be very disappointed if people haven’t found their way into the office,” Gorman said. “Then we’ll have a different kind of conversation.”
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The Senate passed a measure to establish a federal holiday on Juneteenth.The Senate passed a measure to establish a federal holiday on Juneteenth.
The bill, which passed unanimously in the Senate, will now head to the House, where it is also expected to be approved.The bill, which passed unanimously in the Senate, will now head to the House, where it is also expected to be approved.
Juneteenth marks 19 June 1865, when Abraham Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation was read out in Texas, freeing slaves in the last un-emancipated state nearly two years after the proclamation was signed.Juneteenth marks 19 June 1865, when Abraham Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation was read out in Texas, freeing slaves in the last un-emancipated state nearly two years after the proclamation was signed.
“Juneteenth commemorates the moment some of the last formerly enslaved people in the nation learned they were free,” said Senate leader Chuck Schumer in a statement. “Making Juneteenth a federal holiday is a major step forward to recognize the wrongs of the past – but we must continue to work to ensure equal justice and fulfill the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation and our Constitution.”“Juneteenth commemorates the moment some of the last formerly enslaved people in the nation learned they were free,” said Senate leader Chuck Schumer in a statement. “Making Juneteenth a federal holiday is a major step forward to recognize the wrongs of the past – but we must continue to work to ensure equal justice and fulfill the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation and our Constitution.”
Lois Beckett in Los Angeles and Peter-Astrid Kane in San Francisco report:Lois Beckett in Los Angeles and Peter-Astrid Kane in San Francisco report:
Bars at full capacity. No masks for vaccinated Disneyland goers. Fans sitting side-by-side at Giants and Dodgers games.Bars at full capacity. No masks for vaccinated Disneyland goers. Fans sitting side-by-side at Giants and Dodgers games.
California rolled back its major public health restrictions on Tuesday, 15 months after it became the first state in the US to shut down to prevent the spread of Covid-19.California rolled back its major public health restrictions on Tuesday, 15 months after it became the first state in the US to shut down to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
At the stroke of midnight, the state lifted most of its restrictions on social distancing and capacity limits. Vaccinated residents can now go without masks in most settings, with some exceptions – including on public transit, in healthcare facilities, homeless shelters and prisons, and indoors in K-12 schools and childcare facilities, since young children still have not been vaccinated.At the stroke of midnight, the state lifted most of its restrictions on social distancing and capacity limits. Vaccinated residents can now go without masks in most settings, with some exceptions – including on public transit, in healthcare facilities, homeless shelters and prisons, and indoors in K-12 schools and childcare facilities, since young children still have not been vaccinated.
The move has been billed as a “grand reopening”, and comes at a moment of optimism for a state that was once squarely in the pandemic’s destructive path.The move has been billed as a “grand reopening”, and comes at a moment of optimism for a state that was once squarely in the pandemic’s destructive path.
“This is the lifeline. This is what we’ve been waiting for,” said Brett Winfield, the operations director for Pouring with Heart, a company that runs nearly 20 bars in Los Angeles.“This is the lifeline. This is what we’ve been waiting for,” said Brett Winfield, the operations director for Pouring with Heart, a company that runs nearly 20 bars in Los Angeles.
The relaxing of public health rules about social distancing, patron numbers and mask wearing are “incredibly significant,” Winfield said. “It’s almost impossible to make enough money to run an effective and profitable business at 50% capacity for restaurants, and up to 25% capacity for bars.”The relaxing of public health rules about social distancing, patron numbers and mask wearing are “incredibly significant,” Winfield said. “It’s almost impossible to make enough money to run an effective and profitable business at 50% capacity for restaurants, and up to 25% capacity for bars.”
Venues were expecting a big increase in patrons starting Tuesday night, he said. “I think a lot of people were just literally waiting for the government to say, ‘It’s OK.’”Venues were expecting a big increase in patrons starting Tuesday night, he said. “I think a lot of people were just literally waiting for the government to say, ‘It’s OK.’”
Speaking on the eve of the reopening, California’s governor painted a bright picture of the summer ahead. “With all due respect, eat your heart out, the rest of the United States,” said Gavin Newsom. “The state is not just poised to recover, it’s poised to come roaring back.”Speaking on the eve of the reopening, California’s governor painted a bright picture of the summer ahead. “With all due respect, eat your heart out, the rest of the United States,” said Gavin Newsom. “The state is not just poised to recover, it’s poised to come roaring back.”
In San Francisco’s Mission district, one of the city’s hardest hit neighbourhoods, bar owner Gillian Fitzgerald said she was expecting a serious crowd this evening.In San Francisco’s Mission district, one of the city’s hardest hit neighbourhoods, bar owner Gillian Fitzgerald said she was expecting a serious crowd this evening.
“I just know that a normal person that would never go out on a Tuesday will be going out on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for a few weeks,” said Fitzgerald, who runs Casements, a popular bar that opened only a few months before Covid struck.“I just know that a normal person that would never go out on a Tuesday will be going out on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for a few weeks,” said Fitzgerald, who runs Casements, a popular bar that opened only a few months before Covid struck.
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From the Guardian’s Kari Paul and agencies:From the Guardian’s Kari Paul and agencies:
Joe Biden reportedly plans to name Lina Khan, an antitrust researcher who has focused on the immense market power of big tech, as chair of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a key win for progressives who have pushed for tougher laws to tackle monopolies and growing corporate power.Joe Biden reportedly plans to name Lina Khan, an antitrust researcher who has focused on the immense market power of big tech, as chair of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a key win for progressives who have pushed for tougher laws to tackle monopolies and growing corporate power.
The Senate confirmed Khan as a commissioner to the FTC earlier on Tuesday, with strong bipartisan support. Biden intends to tap her as chair of the commission, sources told Reuters, a decision that follows the selection of fellow progressive and big tech critic Tim Wu to join the National Economic Council.The Senate confirmed Khan as a commissioner to the FTC earlier on Tuesday, with strong bipartisan support. Biden intends to tap her as chair of the commission, sources told Reuters, a decision that follows the selection of fellow progressive and big tech critic Tim Wu to join the National Economic Council.
The appointment comes as the federal government and groups of states have issued an array of lawsuits and investigations into the tech giants. The FTC has sued Facebook and is investigating Amazon while the justice department has sued Alphabet’s Google.The appointment comes as the federal government and groups of states have issued an array of lawsuits and investigations into the tech giants. The FTC has sued Facebook and is investigating Amazon while the justice department has sued Alphabet’s Google.
Khan is highly respected by progressive antitrust thinkers who have pushed for tougher antitrust laws or at least tougher enforcement of existing law.Khan is highly respected by progressive antitrust thinkers who have pushed for tougher antitrust laws or at least tougher enforcement of existing law.
She most recently taught at Columbia Law School, but was on the staff of the House judiciary committee’s antitrust panel, and helped write a report that sharply criticized Amazon, Apple Facebook and Alphabet for allegedly abusing their dominance.She most recently taught at Columbia Law School, but was on the staff of the House judiciary committee’s antitrust panel, and helped write a report that sharply criticized Amazon, Apple Facebook and Alphabet for allegedly abusing their dominance.
In 2017, she wrote a highly regarded article, “Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox”, for the Yale Law Journal which argued that the traditional antitrust focus on price was inadequate to identify antitrust harms done by Amazon.In 2017, she wrote a highly regarded article, “Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox”, for the Yale Law Journal which argued that the traditional antitrust focus on price was inadequate to identify antitrust harms done by Amazon.
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Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland announced the end of the Covid-19 “state of emergency” in the state.Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland announced the end of the Covid-19 “state of emergency” in the state.
“Thanks in large part to the hard work, the sacrifices, and the vigilance of the people of Maryland, we have finally reached the light at the end of that long tunnel,” he said in a statement. “Each and every one of you—your actions—have made this day possible. I am so proud of our state, and I’m grateful to have had this honor to serve as your governor. Thank you all for being Maryland Strong.”“Thanks in large part to the hard work, the sacrifices, and the vigilance of the people of Maryland, we have finally reached the light at the end of that long tunnel,” he said in a statement. “Each and every one of you—your actions—have made this day possible. I am so proud of our state, and I’m grateful to have had this honor to serve as your governor. Thank you all for being Maryland Strong.”
All emergency mandates and restrictions, including mask requirements in schools, camps and childcare facilities, will lapse on 1 July. The state’s moratorium on evictions and some other policies including flexibility on driver’s license renewals will remain until 15 August.All emergency mandates and restrictions, including mask requirements in schools, camps and childcare facilities, will lapse on 1 July. The state’s moratorium on evictions and some other policies including flexibility on driver’s license renewals will remain until 15 August.
The state has a test-positivity rate under 1%, and new cases and deaths have declined sharply. But young children, who currently cannot get vaccinated, remain at risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that unvaccinated individuals continue to wear masks.The state has a test-positivity rate under 1%, and new cases and deaths have declined sharply. But young children, who currently cannot get vaccinated, remain at risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that unvaccinated individuals continue to wear masks.
That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Maanvi Singh, will take over the blog for the next few hours.That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Maanvi Singh, will take over the blog for the next few hours.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
The US coronavirus death toll surpassed 600,000, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The country’s coronavirus death rate has significantly declined in recent months, as vaccines have become widely available, but hundreds of Americans are still dying of the virus each day.The US coronavirus death toll surpassed 600,000, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The country’s coronavirus death rate has significantly declined in recent months, as vaccines have become widely available, but hundreds of Americans are still dying of the virus each day.
Joe Biden has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, where he will meet tomorrow with Vladimir Putin. The summit will mark Biden’s first in-person meeting with the Russian president since he took office in January. Biden also held a bilateral meeting with Swiss president Guy Parmelin earlier today.Joe Biden has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, where he will meet tomorrow with Vladimir Putin. The summit will mark Biden’s first in-person meeting with the Russian president since he took office in January. Biden also held a bilateral meeting with Swiss president Guy Parmelin earlier today.
Newly released emails showed Donald Trump tried to enlist senior administration officials to help him overturn his defeat in the 2020 election. The documents show that the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, repeatedly instructed justice department officials to investigate false allegations of voter fraud. One senior justice department official described the requests as “pure insanity”.Newly released emails showed Donald Trump tried to enlist senior administration officials to help him overturn his defeat in the 2020 election. The documents show that the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, repeatedly instructed justice department officials to investigate false allegations of voter fraud. One senior justice department official described the requests as “pure insanity”.
The EU and the US resolved a 17-year trade dispute over aircraft subsidies for Boeing and Airbus, which had been going on for nearly 17 years. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Biden announced the deal this morning, after meeting for the EU-US summit in Brussels. The agreement involves suspending tariffs on Boeing and Airbus for five years and working to guarantee an even playing field for the two companies.The EU and the US resolved a 17-year trade dispute over aircraft subsidies for Boeing and Airbus, which had been going on for nearly 17 years. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Biden announced the deal this morning, after meeting for the EU-US summit in Brussels. The agreement involves suspending tariffs on Boeing and Airbus for five years and working to guarantee an even playing field for the two companies.
The White House unveiled its first ever national strategy to fight domestic terrorism. The framework, released today by the national security council, emphasized that domestic terrorism must be addressed in an “ideologically neutral” manner. The announcement comes five months after a violent, pro-Trump mob attacked the US Capitol, resulting in five deaths.The White House unveiled its first ever national strategy to fight domestic terrorism. The framework, released today by the national security council, emphasized that domestic terrorism must be addressed in an “ideologically neutral” manner. The announcement comes five months after a violent, pro-Trump mob attacked the US Capitol, resulting in five deaths.
Maanvi will have more coming up, so stay tuned.Maanvi will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
Fourteen US states and DC have hit Joe Biden’s goal of having 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4, according to the White House pandemic response team.Fourteen US states and DC have hit Joe Biden’s goal of having 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4, according to the White House pandemic response team.
In a tweet, the response team celebrated the milestone while urging all eligible and unvaccinated Americans to get their shots as soon as possible.In a tweet, the response team celebrated the milestone while urging all eligible and unvaccinated Americans to get their shots as soon as possible.
Biden has planned July 4 festivities at the White House to commemorate US Independence Day and celebrate the country’s reopening as more pandemic-related restrictions are relaxed because of the availability of vaccines.Biden has planned July 4 festivities at the White House to commemorate US Independence Day and celebrate the country’s reopening as more pandemic-related restrictions are relaxed because of the availability of vaccines.
However, it is still unclear whether the US will hit Biden’s goal of getting 70% of all American adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4.However, it is still unclear whether the US will hit Biden’s goal of getting 70% of all American adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4.
Southern states in particular are lagging in vaccination rates, and Kamala Harris has launched a tour to encourage unvaccinated Americans to get their shots.Southern states in particular are lagging in vaccination rates, and Kamala Harris has launched a tour to encourage unvaccinated Americans to get their shots.
Donald Trump has insisted he is writing “the book of all books” – even though major figures in US publishing said on Tuesday no big house is likely to touch a memoir by the 45th president because it might stoke “a staff uprising” and it would be “too hard to get a book that was factually accurate”.Donald Trump has insisted he is writing “the book of all books” – even though major figures in US publishing said on Tuesday no big house is likely to touch a memoir by the 45th president because it might stoke “a staff uprising” and it would be “too hard to get a book that was factually accurate”.
When Trump left the White House in January, the Washington Post said he made 30,573 false or misleading claims while in power. The comments by publishing insiders were reported by Politico.When Trump left the White House in January, the Washington Post said he made 30,573 false or misleading claims while in power. The comments by publishing insiders were reported by Politico.
Former presidents traditionally turn to their memoirs when they leave office after two terms, like Barack Obama, or are kicked out of it after one, like Trump.Former presidents traditionally turn to their memoirs when they leave office after two terms, like Barack Obama, or are kicked out of it after one, like Trump.
Ever since the Guardian broke news of Michael Wolff’s first White House tell-all, Fire and Fury, in January 2018, books about Trump and his presidency have proved a goldmine.Ever since the Guardian broke news of Michael Wolff’s first White House tell-all, Fire and Fury, in January 2018, books about Trump and his presidency have proved a goldmine.
Full story is here.Full story is here.
An in-depth look at what Trump books say about Trump, meanwhile, is … here:An in-depth look at what Trump books say about Trump, meanwhile, is … here:
Joe Biden’s announcement of nine nominees for key ambassadorships comes as he wraps up his first international trip as president.Joe Biden’s announcement of nine nominees for key ambassadorships comes as he wraps up his first international trip as president.
Over the past several days, the president has attended the G-7 summit in Cornwall before participating in Nato and EU-US summits in Brussels. Biden is now in Geneva, where he will meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin tomorrow.Over the past several days, the president has attended the G-7 summit in Cornwall before participating in Nato and EU-US summits in Brussels. Biden is now in Geneva, where he will meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin tomorrow.
However, despite Biden’s week in Europe, the latest list of ambassador nominees does not include many Europe-based posts.However, despite Biden’s week in Europe, the latest list of ambassador nominees does not include many Europe-based posts.
Julianne Smith, one of Biden’s former foreign policy advisers, has been nominated to serve as US ambassador to Nato, but no other European ambassadorships are mentioned in the announcement.Julianne Smith, one of Biden’s former foreign policy advisers, has been nominated to serve as US ambassador to Nato, but no other European ambassadorships are mentioned in the announcement.
Joe Biden has just announced nine of his nominees to key ambassadorships around the world, including Israel, Mexico and Nato.Joe Biden has just announced nine of his nominees to key ambassadorships around the world, including Israel, Mexico and Nato.
Pilot C. B. “Sully” Sullenberger, III, who famously landed a US Airways flight in the Hudson River with no fatalities in 2009, is among the nominees. Biden has nominated Sullenberger to serve as the US representative on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, which carries the rank of ambassador.Pilot C. B. “Sully” Sullenberger, III, who famously landed a US Airways flight in the Hudson River with no fatalities in 2009, is among the nominees. Biden has nominated Sullenberger to serve as the US representative on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, which carries the rank of ambassador.
The president has also selected Ken Salazar, a former interior secretary, to serve as ambassador to Mexico. Julianne Smith, a former foreign policy adviser to Biden, would represent the US as its ambassador to Nato if confirmed. Former deputy secretary of state Tom Nides has also been tapped as the next US ambassador to Israel.The president has also selected Ken Salazar, a former interior secretary, to serve as ambassador to Mexico. Julianne Smith, a former foreign policy adviser to Biden, would represent the US as its ambassador to Nato if confirmed. Former deputy secretary of state Tom Nides has also been tapped as the next US ambassador to Israel.
Here is the full list of nominees:Here is the full list of nominees:
Julie Chung, nominee for US ambassador to Sri Lanka.Julie Chung, nominee for US ambassador to Sri Lanka.
Sharon L. Cromer, nominee for US ambassador to Gambia.Sharon L. Cromer, nominee for US ambassador to Gambia.
Troy Damian Fitrell, nominee for US ambassador to Guinea.Troy Damian Fitrell, nominee for US ambassador to Guinea.
Thomas R. Nides, nominee for US ambassador to Israel.Thomas R. Nides, nominee for US ambassador to Israel.
Marc Ostfield, nominee for US ambassador to Paraguay.Marc Ostfield, nominee for US ambassador to Paraguay.
Ken Salazar, nominee for US ambassador to Mexico.Ken Salazar, nominee for US ambassador to Mexico.
Julianne Smith, nominee for the US representative to Nato, with the rank of ambassador.Julianne Smith, nominee for the US representative to Nato, with the rank of ambassador.
C. B. “Sully” Sullenberger, III, nominee for US representative on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, with the rank of ambassador.C. B. “Sully” Sullenberger, III, nominee for US representative on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, with the rank of ambassador.
Dr. Cynthia Ann Telles, nominee for US ambassador to Costa Rica.Dr. Cynthia Ann Telles, nominee for US ambassador to Costa Rica.
Donald Trump tried to enlist top US law enforcement officials in a conspiracy-laden and doomed effort to overturn his election defeat, a campaign they described as “pure insanity”, newly released emails show.Donald Trump tried to enlist top US law enforcement officials in a conspiracy-laden and doomed effort to overturn his election defeat, a campaign they described as “pure insanity”, newly released emails show.
The documents reveal Trump and his allies’ increasingly desperate efforts between December and early January to push bogus conspiracy theories and cling to power – and the struggle of bewildered justice department officials to resist them.The documents reveal Trump and his allies’ increasingly desperate efforts between December and early January to push bogus conspiracy theories and cling to power – and the struggle of bewildered justice department officials to resist them.
“These documents show that President Trump tried to corrupt our nation’s chief law enforcement agency in a brazen attempt to overturn an election that he lost,” said Carolyn Maloney, chair of the House of Representatives’ oversight committee, which released the emails on Tuesday.“These documents show that President Trump tried to corrupt our nation’s chief law enforcement agency in a brazen attempt to overturn an election that he lost,” said Carolyn Maloney, chair of the House of Representatives’ oversight committee, which released the emails on Tuesday.
At least five times, the documents show, the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, instructed justice department officials to investigate false allegations of voter fraud, including a conspiracy theory called “Italygate” which claims electoral data was changed from Europe by means including military satellites and with the knowledge of the CIA.At least five times, the documents show, the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, instructed justice department officials to investigate false allegations of voter fraud, including a conspiracy theory called “Italygate” which claims electoral data was changed from Europe by means including military satellites and with the knowledge of the CIA.
On 1 January Meadows, a fierce Trump loyalist, sent Jeffrey Rosen, then acting attorney general, a link to a YouTube video detailing the “Italygate” theory. Rosen forwarded the email to the then acting deputy attorney general, Richard Donoghue, who replied: “Pure insanity.”On 1 January Meadows, a fierce Trump loyalist, sent Jeffrey Rosen, then acting attorney general, a link to a YouTube video detailing the “Italygate” theory. Rosen forwarded the email to the then acting deputy attorney general, Richard Donoghue, who replied: “Pure insanity.”
The documents also show that Trump pressured Rosen to make the justice department take up election fraud claims.The documents also show that Trump pressured Rosen to make the justice department take up election fraud claims.
Chuck Schumer’s announcement came hours after two Senate progressives, Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Jeff Merkley of Oregon, said they would not support an infrastructure bill that did not adequately address the climate crisis.Chuck Schumer’s announcement came hours after two Senate progressives, Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Jeff Merkley of Oregon, said they would not support an infrastructure bill that did not adequately address the climate crisis.
“There has to be an absolute unbreakable guarantee that climate has to be at the center of any infrastructure deal that we cut,” Markey said at a press conference.“There has to be an absolute unbreakable guarantee that climate has to be at the center of any infrastructure deal that we cut,” Markey said at a press conference.
Merkley added, “If there is no climate, there is no deal.”Merkley added, “If there is no climate, there is no deal.”
Bernie Sanders, the chairman of the Senate budget committee, has similarly urged the Biden administration to focus on passing an infrastructure bill with only Democratic support via reconciliation, but it’s unclear whether Schumer has the votes for that.Bernie Sanders, the chairman of the Senate budget committee, has similarly urged the Biden administration to focus on passing an infrastructure bill with only Democratic support via reconciliation, but it’s unclear whether Schumer has the votes for that.
Two of the most moderate members of the Democratic caucus, Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, have indicated they want to pursue bipartisan negotiations on infrastructure. And Schumer needs all 50 Senate Democrats on board to move forward with reconciliation.Two of the most moderate members of the Democratic caucus, Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, have indicated they want to pursue bipartisan negotiations on infrastructure. And Schumer needs all 50 Senate Democrats on board to move forward with reconciliation.
Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer has just announced that he will convene a meeting tomorrow with the budget committee to begin crafting a budget resolution for an infrastructure bill.Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer has just announced that he will convene a meeting tomorrow with the budget committee to begin crafting a budget resolution for an infrastructure bill.
The resolution will be the vehicle to pass an infrastructure bill using reconciliation, meaning Senate Democrats would not need any assistance from their Republican colleagues to get the proposal approved.The resolution will be the vehicle to pass an infrastructure bill using reconciliation, meaning Senate Democrats would not need any assistance from their Republican colleagues to get the proposal approved.
Schumer insisted that senators are still pursuing a two-track plan on infrastructure, meaning they will continue to work on advancing the bipartisan $1.2 trillion proposal while also laying the groundwork for a separate bill that would theoretically pass with only Democratic support.Schumer insisted that senators are still pursuing a two-track plan on infrastructure, meaning they will continue to work on advancing the bipartisan $1.2 trillion proposal while also laying the groundwork for a separate bill that would theoretically pass with only Democratic support.
The majority leader’s announcement came after several progressive senators indicated they would only support the bipartisan bill if they received a guarantee that additional funds would be approved in a separate reconciliation package.The majority leader’s announcement came after several progressive senators indicated they would only support the bipartisan bill if they received a guarantee that additional funds would be approved in a separate reconciliation package.
But Schumer will need all 50 Democratic senators on board to pass a bill via reconciliation, and it’s unclear whether moderates like Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema will be on board for this two-track plan.But Schumer will need all 50 Democratic senators on board to pass a bill via reconciliation, and it’s unclear whether moderates like Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema will be on board for this two-track plan.
The Guardian’s Sam Levine reports:The Guardian’s Sam Levine reports:
Joe Biden is officially tapping a leading voting rights lawyer for a role on a federal appellate court.Joe Biden is officially tapping a leading voting rights lawyer for a role on a federal appellate court.
Biden is nominating Myrna Pérez, the director of the voting rights and elections program at the Brennan Center for Justice, to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the 2nd circuit, the appellate courts that oversees New York, Connecticut, and Vermont.Biden is nominating Myrna Pérez, the director of the voting rights and elections program at the Brennan Center for Justice, to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the 2nd circuit, the appellate courts that oversees New York, Connecticut, and Vermont.
If confirmed, Pérez would be the only Latina jurist serving on the 2nd circuit, the White House noted in a press release earlier today.If confirmed, Pérez would be the only Latina jurist serving on the 2nd circuit, the White House noted in a press release earlier today.
Here’s one of her recent tweets.Here’s one of her recent tweets.
Pérez is widely respected among voting rights attorneys, and has been involved in some of the most high profile voting cases in recent years, including the fight over Texas’ voter ID law and restoring voting rights to people with felony convictions in Florida.Pérez is widely respected among voting rights attorneys, and has been involved in some of the most high profile voting cases in recent years, including the fight over Texas’ voter ID law and restoring voting rights to people with felony convictions in Florida.
She has led efforts to push back on overly-aggressive efforts to remove people from the voter rolls, a process often called voter purging, and has been outspoken about the damage of the Supreme Court’s 2013 decision striking down a critical provision of the Voting Rights Act.She has led efforts to push back on overly-aggressive efforts to remove people from the voter rolls, a process often called voter purging, and has been outspoken about the damage of the Supreme Court’s 2013 decision striking down a critical provision of the Voting Rights Act.
Pérez was among five people the White House nominated for judgeships today. Hers is the latest of a number of voting rights experts Biden has put in key roles across government.Pérez was among five people the White House nominated for judgeships today. Hers is the latest of a number of voting rights experts Biden has put in key roles across government.
Vanita Gupta and Kristen Clarke, two longtime civil rights attorneys, are currently serving in top roles at the Justice Department. Justin Levitt, a well-respected scholar, was hired as a senior White House adviser to work on voting rights issues.Vanita Gupta and Kristen Clarke, two longtime civil rights attorneys, are currently serving in top roles at the Justice Department. Justin Levitt, a well-respected scholar, was hired as a senior White House adviser to work on voting rights issues.
More may be coming: Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer has also recommended Dale Ho, the ACLU’s top voting rights lawyer, for a position on the federal bench.More may be coming: Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer has also recommended Dale Ho, the ACLU’s top voting rights lawyer, for a position on the federal bench.
“With voter suppression laws on the rise, we need strong voting rights and civil rights champions on the federal bench who are committed to equal justice under law. Myrna Pérez is an exceptionally qualified attorney and has an unassailable record when it comes to protecting the fundamental right to vote,” Damon Hewitt, the president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.“With voter suppression laws on the rise, we need strong voting rights and civil rights champions on the federal bench who are committed to equal justice under law. Myrna Pérez is an exceptionally qualified attorney and has an unassailable record when it comes to protecting the fundamental right to vote,” Damon Hewitt, the president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
Read more on the issues involved in “the fight to vote” in the US in our special section.Read more on the issues involved in “the fight to vote” in the US in our special section.
Donald Trump will resume his rallies next week in Cleveland, Ohio, according to a Washington Post reporter. The former president also plans to hold a rally in Tampa, Florida, on July 3.Donald Trump will resume his rallies next week in Cleveland, Ohio, according to a Washington Post reporter. The former president also plans to hold a rally in Tampa, Florida, on July 3.
Trump’s team had indicated for weeks that he would soon start holding his infamous rallies again, but the schedule for those events had been unclear.Trump’s team had indicated for weeks that he would soon start holding his infamous rallies again, but the schedule for those events had been unclear.
The former president has been issuing a number of endorsements for Republican candidates, and he has signaled he wants to be closely involved in the party’s campaign efforts for next year’s midterms as he weighs another presidential bid in 2024.The former president has been issuing a number of endorsements for Republican candidates, and he has signaled he wants to be closely involved in the party’s campaign efforts for next year’s midterms as he weighs another presidential bid in 2024.
According to a CNN reporter, Trump will appear at the Cleveland rally with Max Miller, a former aide who has launched a primary challenge against Republicans congressman Anthony Gonzalez.According to a CNN reporter, Trump will appear at the Cleveland rally with Max Miller, a former aide who has launched a primary challenge against Republicans congressman Anthony Gonzalez.
Gonzalez was one of 10 House Republicans who voted in January to impeach Trump for inciting the Capitol insurrection.Gonzalez was one of 10 House Republicans who voted in January to impeach Trump for inciting the Capitol insurrection.