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Donald Trump intends to appeal judge’s ruling that White House records can be turned over to House committee investigating the 6 January attackDonald Trump intends to appeal judge’s ruling that White House records can be turned over to House committee investigating the 6 January attack
China and the US announced a surprise plan to work together on cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the crucial next decade, in a strong boost to the Cop26 summit, as negotiators wrangled over a draft outcome.
The world’s two biggest emitters had been trading insults for the first week of the conference, but on Wednesday evening unveiled a joint declaration that would see the world’s two biggest economies cooperate closely on the emissions cuts scientists say are needed in the next ten years to stay within 1.5C.
The remarkable turnaround came as a surprise to the UK hosts, and will send a strong signal to the 190-plus other countries at the talks. China and the US will work together on some key specific areas, such as cutting methane – a powerful greenhouse gas – and emissions from transport, energy and industry.
“Both sides recognise that there is a gap between the current effort and the Paris agreement goals, so we will jointly strengthen our Paris efforts and cooperation … to accelerate a green and low carbon transition,” said Xie Zhenhua, China’s head of delegation.
“Climate change is becoming an increasingly urgent challenge. We hope this joint declaration will help to achieve success at Cop26.”
The Biden administration is attempting to downplay the alarming news that US inflation hit a 30-year high last month, as prices rose for everything from gasoline to used cars and meat products.
In a tweet thread, the president’s Council of Economic Advisers noted that month-to-month price changes can be “volatile” and emphasized that the country’s recovery from the pandemic will not be “linear”.
“Inflation has picked up in many countries as the global economy restarts after the pandemic,” the council added.
“While the United States has seen a higher level of inflation than the Euro Area, indexing to inflation growth in 2019, the United States has seen a relatively similar increase as in the Euro Area.”
In his own statement about the inflation news, Joe Biden acknowledged that there is “more work to do” to help the US economy recover from the pandemic.
“Inflation hurts Americans pocketbooks, and reversing this trend is a top priority for me,” the president said.
A Washington, DC personality on the right-wing website and TV entity Newsmax, Emerald Robinson, has been permanently suspended from Twitter for repeatedly breaking the social media company’s rules against spreading lies about Covid-19.A Washington, DC personality on the right-wing website and TV entity Newsmax, Emerald Robinson, has been permanently suspended from Twitter for repeatedly breaking the social media company’s rules against spreading lies about Covid-19.
Robinson, whom Newsmax features as a politics correspondent, had previously been suspended for promulgating conspiracy-theory-type vaccine disinformation.Robinson, whom Newsmax features as a politics correspondent, had previously been suspended for promulgating conspiracy-theory-type vaccine disinformation.
CNN’s Daniel Dale further notes:CNN’s Daniel Dale further notes:
Gerrymandering is surging in states where legislatures are in charge of redrawing voting districts used to elect members of Congress, according to a new analysis today.Gerrymandering is surging in states where legislatures are in charge of redrawing voting districts used to elect members of Congress, according to a new analysis today.
The Associated Press reports:The Associated Press reports:
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
The National Archives is expected to start delivering Trump White House documents to the select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection on Friday. A federal judge ruled last night that the House committee could have access to the documents, dismissing Donald Trump’s claims of executive privilege over the materials. Trump intends to appeal the ruling.The National Archives is expected to start delivering Trump White House documents to the select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection on Friday. A federal judge ruled last night that the House committee could have access to the documents, dismissing Donald Trump’s claims of executive privilege over the materials. Trump intends to appeal the ruling.
The Democratic chair of the select committee said the judge’s ruling was a “big deal,” as the panel gathers evidence on Trump’s response to the insurrection. “We have the law on our side, and you know, we are a nation of laws,” chair Bennie Thompson told CNN last night.The Democratic chair of the select committee said the judge’s ruling was a “big deal,” as the panel gathers evidence on Trump’s response to the insurrection. “We have the law on our side, and you know, we are a nation of laws,” chair Bennie Thompson told CNN last night.
US inflation hit a 30-year high last month, according to a new report from the labor department. Prices have risen 6.2% over the past 12 months, marking the highest year-over-year increase since December 1990.US inflation hit a 30-year high last month, according to a new report from the labor department. Prices have risen 6.2% over the past 12 months, marking the highest year-over-year increase since December 1990.
The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
Federal prosecutors had sought a 44-month prison sentence for Scott Fairlamb, who pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer during the Capitol insurrection.Federal prosecutors had sought a 44-month prison sentence for Scott Fairlamb, who pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer during the Capitol insurrection.
Prosecutors wrote in a court filing, “Law enforcement officers were overwhelmed, outnumbered, and in some cases, in serious danger. The rule of law was not only disrespected; it was under attack that day.”Prosecutors wrote in a court filing, “Law enforcement officers were overwhelmed, outnumbered, and in some cases, in serious danger. The rule of law was not only disrespected; it was under attack that day.”
US District Judge Royce Lamberth ultimately handed down a 41-month sentence for Fairlamb, who said he has “nothing but remorse” for his actions on January 6.US District Judge Royce Lamberth ultimately handed down a 41-month sentence for Fairlamb, who said he has “nothing but remorse” for his actions on January 6.
The AP has more details on Fairlamb’s role in the Capitol attack:The AP has more details on Fairlamb’s role in the Capitol attack:
A New Jersey man who pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer during the Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to 41 months in prison.A New Jersey man who pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer during the Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to 41 months in prison.
CNN reports:CNN reports:
According to Politico, Fairlamb’s prison sentence is the longest yet among those facing charges connected to the Capitol insurrection.According to Politico, Fairlamb’s prison sentence is the longest yet among those facing charges connected to the Capitol insurrection.
However, other insurrectionists who have been charged with assault may soon face similarly lengthy sentences.However, other insurrectionists who have been charged with assault may soon face similarly lengthy sentences.
Joe Biden met this morning with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, in the Oval Office.Joe Biden met this morning with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, in the Oval Office.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, von der Leyen said she and Biden had a “very productive” discussion about the need to increase coronavirus vaccination rates.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, von der Leyen said she and Biden had a “very productive” discussion about the need to increase coronavirus vaccination rates.
Biden is now en route to Baltimore, Maryland, where he will deliver a speech this afternoon on the benefits of the bipartisan infrastructure bill.Biden is now en route to Baltimore, Maryland, where he will deliver a speech this afternoon on the benefits of the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
The House passed the infrastructure bill on Friday night, sending the proposal to Biden’s desk, although the president has not yet signed it.The House passed the infrastructure bill on Friday night, sending the proposal to Biden’s desk, although the president has not yet signed it.
Biden did not take any questions from reporters as he left the White House to start the short trip to Baltimore.Biden did not take any questions from reporters as he left the White House to start the short trip to Baltimore.
Prince Harry has said he warned Twitter’s boss Jack Dorsey about his platform allowing political unrest a day before the Capitol riot that led to five deaths.Prince Harry has said he warned Twitter’s boss Jack Dorsey about his platform allowing political unrest a day before the Capitol riot that led to five deaths.
The Duke of Sussex made the comments at the RE:WIRED tech forum in the US. He said: “I warned him his platform was allowing a coup to be staged. That email was sent the day before. And then it happened and I haven’t heard from him since.”The Duke of Sussex made the comments at the RE:WIRED tech forum in the US. He said: “I warned him his platform was allowing a coup to be staged. That email was sent the day before. And then it happened and I haven’t heard from him since.”
On the day of the 6 January riots, Donald Trump tweeted allegations of vote fraud before a rally in Washington DC. Members of the Proud Boy movement, a rightwing militia, stormed the Capitol to disrupt the official certification of Joe Biden’s victory in the White House race, as part of an attempt to overturn the election result.On the day of the 6 January riots, Donald Trump tweeted allegations of vote fraud before a rally in Washington DC. Members of the Proud Boy movement, a rightwing militia, stormed the Capitol to disrupt the official certification of Joe Biden’s victory in the White House race, as part of an attempt to overturn the election result.
Harry was speaking via video chat at a session discussing whether social media was contributing to misinformation and online hatred. Dorsey, who is Twitter’s chief executive, has so far not commented.Harry was speaking via video chat at a session discussing whether social media was contributing to misinformation and online hatred. Dorsey, who is Twitter’s chief executive, has so far not commented.
Despite centrists’ concerns about the reconciliation package, it’s worth noting that some economists have said the bill will not have a negative long-term impact on inflation.Despite centrists’ concerns about the reconciliation package, it’s worth noting that some economists have said the bill will not have a negative long-term impact on inflation.
Jason Furman, who served as the chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under Barack Obama, said on Twitter, “Your regular reminder: The reconciliation bill would have essentially no discernible effect on the medium- or long-term path of inflation. That legislation should be evaluated on other criteria like what it does for opportunity, climate change & long-term growth.”Jason Furman, who served as the chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under Barack Obama, said on Twitter, “Your regular reminder: The reconciliation bill would have essentially no discernible effect on the medium- or long-term path of inflation. That legislation should be evaluated on other criteria like what it does for opportunity, climate change & long-term growth.”
The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, echoed that message, arguing that the reconciliation bill would help curb rising inflation by lowering the costs of childcare and prescription drugs.The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, echoed that message, arguing that the reconciliation bill would help curb rising inflation by lowering the costs of childcare and prescription drugs.
“Good news out there for members of Congress (you too Republicans) there is a bill that they can support that will bring down costs and combat inflation. We welcome your support!” Psaki said on Twitter.“Good news out there for members of Congress (you too Republicans) there is a bill that they can support that will bring down costs and combat inflation. We welcome your support!” Psaki said on Twitter.
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, one of the holdout votes in the negotiations over the reconciliation package, expressed serious concern about the latest inflation report.Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, one of the holdout votes in the negotiations over the reconciliation package, expressed serious concern about the latest inflation report.
“By all accounts, the threat posed by record inflation to the American people is not ‘transitory’ and is instead getting worse,” the West Virginia senator said on Twitter.“By all accounts, the threat posed by record inflation to the American people is not ‘transitory’ and is instead getting worse,” the West Virginia senator said on Twitter.
“From the grocery store to the gas pump, Americans know the inflation tax is real and DC can no longer ignore the economic pain Americans feel every day.”“From the grocery store to the gas pump, Americans know the inflation tax is real and DC can no longer ignore the economic pain Americans feel every day.”
Manchin does not explicitly mention the reconciliation package in his tweet, but he has previously warned that the bill could have a negative impact on inflation.Manchin does not explicitly mention the reconciliation package in his tweet, but he has previously warned that the bill could have a negative impact on inflation.
Manchin wrote in a September op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, “An overheating economy has imposed a costly ‘inflation tax’ on every middle- and working-class American.”Manchin wrote in a September op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, “An overheating economy has imposed a costly ‘inflation tax’ on every middle- and working-class American.”
He added, “Ignoring the fiscal consequences of our policy choices will create a disastrous future for the next generation of Americans.”He added, “Ignoring the fiscal consequences of our policy choices will create a disastrous future for the next generation of Americans.”
However, since Manchin wrote that op-ed, the top-line cost of the reconciliation bill has been cut in half -- from $3.5tn to $1.75tn -- because of his demands. So that may have allayed some of his concerns about the inflationary impact. Time will tell.However, since Manchin wrote that op-ed, the top-line cost of the reconciliation bill has been cut in half -- from $3.5tn to $1.75tn -- because of his demands. So that may have allayed some of his concerns about the inflationary impact. Time will tell.
Joe Biden acknowledged there is still “more work to do” to strengthen the US economy, after the labor department reported that inflation reached a 30-year high last month.Joe Biden acknowledged there is still “more work to do” to strengthen the US economy, after the labor department reported that inflation reached a 30-year high last month.
“Inflation hurts Americans pocketbooks, and reversing this trend is a top priority for me,” the president said in a new statement.“Inflation hurts Americans pocketbooks, and reversing this trend is a top priority for me,” the president said in a new statement.
“I want to reemphasize my commitment to the independence of the federal reserve to monitor inflation, and take steps necessary to combat it.”“I want to reemphasize my commitment to the independence of the federal reserve to monitor inflation, and take steps necessary to combat it.”
Biden noted he will travel this afternoon to Baltimore, Maryland, where he will “highlight how my Infrastructure Bill will bring down [energy] costs, reduce these bottlenecks, and make goods more available and less costly”.Biden noted he will travel this afternoon to Baltimore, Maryland, where he will “highlight how my Infrastructure Bill will bring down [energy] costs, reduce these bottlenecks, and make goods more available and less costly”.
The House passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill last week, although Biden has not yet signed the legislation. Meanwhile, Democrats continue to negotiate over their $1.75tn reconciliation package.The House passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill last week, although Biden has not yet signed the legislation. Meanwhile, Democrats continue to negotiate over their $1.75tn reconciliation package.
The president urged Congress to pass the reconciliation package, which he argued will “get more Americans working by reducing the cost of child care and elder care”.The president urged Congress to pass the reconciliation package, which he argued will “get more Americans working by reducing the cost of child care and elder care”.
“We are making progress on our recovery. Jobs are up, wages are up, home values are up, personal debt is down, and unemployment is down,” Biden said.“We are making progress on our recovery. Jobs are up, wages are up, home values are up, personal debt is down, and unemployment is down,” Biden said.
“We have more work to do, but there is no question that the economy continues to recover and is in much better shape today than it was a year ago.”“We have more work to do, but there is no question that the economy continues to recover and is in much better shape today than it was a year ago.”
US inflation reached a 30-year high in October as rising energy costs, supply shortages and increased consumer demand drove up prices.US inflation reached a 30-year high in October as rising energy costs, supply shortages and increased consumer demand drove up prices.
Over the past 12 months prices have risen 6.2%, according to a labor department report released on Wednesday. The rise was the largest since December 1990. Inflation increased by 0.9% in October, faster than September’s 0.4% and above economists’ expectations.Over the past 12 months prices have risen 6.2%, according to a labor department report released on Wednesday. The rise was the largest since December 1990. Inflation increased by 0.9% in October, faster than September’s 0.4% and above economists’ expectations.
The news comes as the Biden administration and the Federal Reserve have tried to downplay rising costs, arguing they are a temporary phenomena driven by Covid-19’s unprecedented impact on the global supply chain.The news comes as the Biden administration and the Federal Reserve have tried to downplay rising costs, arguing they are a temporary phenomena driven by Covid-19’s unprecedented impact on the global supply chain.
The increase was “broad-based, with increases in the indexes for energy, shelter, food, used cars and trucks, and new vehicles among the larger contributors”, the labor department said.The increase was “broad-based, with increases in the indexes for energy, shelter, food, used cars and trucks, and new vehicles among the larger contributors”, the labor department said.
“The energy index rose 4.8% over the month, as the gasoline index increased 6.1% and the other major energy component indexes also rose. The food index increased 0.9% as the index for food at home rose 1%.”“The energy index rose 4.8% over the month, as the gasoline index increased 6.1% and the other major energy component indexes also rose. The food index increased 0.9% as the index for food at home rose 1%.”
Read the Guardian’s full report:Read the Guardian’s full report:
Bennie Thompson, the chair of the House select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection, said the federal judge’s ruling was a “big deal”.Bennie Thompson, the chair of the House select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection, said the federal judge’s ruling was a “big deal”.
“We have the law on our side, and you know, we are a nation of laws,” Thompson told CNN anchor Chris Cuomo last night.“We have the law on our side, and you know, we are a nation of laws,” Thompson told CNN anchor Chris Cuomo last night.
The Democratic chair urged Donald Trump to accept the judge’s ruling, although the former president plans to appeal the decision to give Thompson’s committee access to White House documents.The Democratic chair urged Donald Trump to accept the judge’s ruling, although the former president plans to appeal the decision to give Thompson’s committee access to White House documents.
“If you take your issue to court and lose, then you need to man up and deal with it and not be a spoiled brat,” Thompson said. “So I look forward to getting this information.”“If you take your issue to court and lose, then you need to man up and deal with it and not be a spoiled brat,” Thompson said. “So I look forward to getting this information.”
Although Trump’s appeal could affect this timeline, the National Archives is expected to start sending White House documents to the select committee starting Friday.Although Trump’s appeal could affect this timeline, the National Archives is expected to start sending White House documents to the select committee starting Friday.
In case you missed it yesterday: The House select committee investigating the 6 January insurrection at the US Capitol issued further subpoenas on Tuesday to 10 Trump administration officials, including the former senior adviser Stephen Miller and press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, expanding their inquiry into Donald Trump’s involvement in circumstances surrounding the attack.In case you missed it yesterday: The House select committee investigating the 6 January insurrection at the US Capitol issued further subpoenas on Tuesday to 10 Trump administration officials, including the former senior adviser Stephen Miller and press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, expanding their inquiry into Donald Trump’s involvement in circumstances surrounding the attack.
The subpoenas demanding documents and testimony are focused squarely on activities involving the White House and come a day after the select committee subpoenaed other top Trump lieutenants who aimed to undercut the results of the 2020 election while working from the Willard hotel in Washington.The subpoenas demanding documents and testimony are focused squarely on activities involving the White House and come a day after the select committee subpoenaed other top Trump lieutenants who aimed to undercut the results of the 2020 election while working from the Willard hotel in Washington.
The Mississippi Democratic congressman Bennie Thompson, who chairs the select committee, said in a statement that he authorized the subpoenas to the Trump officials in order to “know precisely what role the former president and his aides played in efforts to stop the counting of the electoral votes”.The Mississippi Democratic congressman Bennie Thompson, who chairs the select committee, said in a statement that he authorized the subpoenas to the Trump officials in order to “know precisely what role the former president and his aides played in efforts to stop the counting of the electoral votes”.
Thompson added the select committee also wanted the 10 Trump officials to help inform whether anyone outside the White House was involved in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. “We believe the witnesses have relevant information.”Thompson added the select committee also wanted the 10 Trump officials to help inform whether anyone outside the White House was involved in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. “We believe the witnesses have relevant information.”
Although Donald Trump intends to appeal the federal judge’s ruling, the National Archives is expected to start turning over documents to the select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection starting Friday.Although Donald Trump intends to appeal the federal judge’s ruling, the National Archives is expected to start turning over documents to the select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection starting Friday.
CNN reports:CNN reports:
Greetings from Washington, live blog readers.Greetings from Washington, live blog readers.
A federal judge ruled late last night that documents from the Trump White House can be turned over to the House select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.A federal judge ruled late last night that documents from the Trump White House can be turned over to the House select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.
The decision marked a crucial loss for Donald Trump, who has tried to shield the documents from the committee’s investigation by claiming executive privilege.The decision marked a crucial loss for Donald Trump, who has tried to shield the documents from the committee’s investigation by claiming executive privilege.
US district judge Tanya Chutkan said in her ruling: “His position that he may override the express will of the executive branch appears to be premised on the notion that his executive power ‘exists in perpetuity’... but presidents are not kings, and plaintiff is not president.”US district judge Tanya Chutkan said in her ruling: “His position that he may override the express will of the executive branch appears to be premised on the notion that his executive power ‘exists in perpetuity’... but presidents are not kings, and plaintiff is not president.”
Trump is expected to appeal the ruling, but the decision is still an important victory for the select committee, which is seeking phone records, visitor logs and other documents to shed more light on the former president’s response to the insurrection.Trump is expected to appeal the ruling, but the decision is still an important victory for the select committee, which is seeking phone records, visitor logs and other documents to shed more light on the former president’s response to the insurrection.
Combined with the new subpoenas that the committee has issued this week, the investigation seems to be picking up steam.Combined with the new subpoenas that the committee has issued this week, the investigation seems to be picking up steam.
The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.