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Biden asks G-7 to take a tougher line on China, but not all allies are enthusiastic — CARBIS BAY, England — President Biden is asking leaders of other wealthy democracies to make a unified front against China's use of forced labor, arguing Saturday that a stronger line is a moral and practical imperative.
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Michael D. Shear / New York Times:
G7 Live Updates: Biden and Putin Won't Hold a Joint News Conference — Here's what you need to know: — Biden will hold a solo news conference rather than pairing with Putin after their summit. — After President Biden meets his Russian counterpart on Wednesday, the two men will not face …
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Anita Kumar / Politico:
Biden revels in Trump's absence from the world stage
Biden revels in Trump's absence from the world stage
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Alta Spells / CNN:
At least 13 people were injured in a shooting in downtown Austin, authorities say — (CNN)At least 13 people were injured early Saturday morning in a shooting in downtown Austin, Texas, officials said. — Two of the people injured are in critical condition, Austin Interim Chief …
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KXAN-TV:
Austin mass shooting: 2 suspects wanted in connection with attack on 6th Street — AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police have identified two suspects in connection with the shooting on East 6th Street Saturday morning that sent 14 people to the hospital. — During a briefing Saturday …
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E.J. Dionne / Washington Post:
There's no escape from holding Trump accountable — It was inevitable that the Trump administration's politically motivated misuse of the investigative arms of government would burst into public view and demand accountability. That moment is upon us. — The revelation that the Trump …
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emptywheel:
Some Perspective on the Politicized Leak Investigation Targeting Adam Schiff — The NYT reported the other day that DOJ obtained phone records of Adam Schiff, Eric Swalwell, and a bunch of House Intelligence Committee staffers in the guise of what it reports is a leak investigation …
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Stephen Nellis / Reuters:
Apple tightens rules after Justice Department targeted U.S. lawmakers
Apple tightens rules after Justice Department targeted U.S. lawmakers
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Paul Kane / Washington Post:
Republican attacks on Biden agenda can't break through conservative media's culture wars — Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) started off talking about the cancellation of a domestic oil pipeline, the job losses and higher gas prices, key kitchen-table items that Republicans believe will be critical to winning back the majority next year.
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Kaitlan Collins / CNN:
New book suggests Birx wanted Trump to lose presidential election — (CNN)A new book written by one of President Joe Biden's top coronavirus advisers suggests Dr. Deborah Birx hoped former President Donald Trump would lose the 2020 presidential election. — In “Preventable,” …
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New York Times:
Private Inequity: How a Powerful Industry Conquered the Tax System — The I.R.S. almost never audits private equity firms, even as whistle-blowers have filed claims alleging illegal tax avoidance. — There were two weeks left in the Trump administration when the Treasury Department handed …
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Alex Pareene / New Republic:
Here's an Idea for Liberals: Propaganda — What does the Democratic Party stand for? What do voters think the Democratic Party stands for? How can Democrats communicate to voters that they actually do stand for things? These are vexing questions for Democratic politicians and the people who run their campaigns.
Harry Enten / CNN:
Most blue states will make Biden's July 4 vaccine goal. The red ones won't. — (CNN)The United States looks increasingly unlikely to reach President Joe Biden's July 4 vaccine goal. We need at least 70% of all adults to have one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and we're on pace to have somewhere between 67% and 68%.
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Erin Doherty / Axios:
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she doesn't “believe in evolution” — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said this week she does not “believe in evolution,” adding, “I don't believe in that type of so-called science.” — What she's saying: Greene leaned on religion to explain the origins of the coronavirus.
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Blake Montgomery / The Daily Beast:
YouTube Suspends Sen. Ron Johnson for Spreading Coronavirus Misinformation — AT IT AGAIN — YouTube has suspended the account of Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) for seven days for promoting misinformation about coronavirus treatments. Johnson promoted the use of two drugs for treating COVID-19 …
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Bill Glauber / USA Today:
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson suspended for a week from YouTube for COVID misinformation
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson suspended for a week from YouTube for COVID misinformation
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Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
NBC Halts Production on Ultimate Slip 'N Slide amid Report of ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Outbreak on Set — At least one Ultimate Slip 'N Slide crew member tested positive for giardia — a microscopic parasite that, when swallowed, causes diarrheal disease — Talk about a summer bummer.
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Paul Egan / Detroit Free Press:
Michigan Supreme Court: Elections panel must certify petition to repeal emergency law — LANSING — The Board of State Canvassers must certify a voter initiative to repeal the Emergency Powers of Governor Act, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in a Friday order.
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The White House:
FACT SHEET: President Biden and G7 Leaders Launch Build Back Better World (B3W) Partnership … The United States is rallying the world's democracies to deliver for our people, meet the world's biggest challenges, and demonstrate our shared values — Today President Biden met with G7 leaders …
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Scottie Andrew / CNN:
How Orlando's LGBTQ Latino community is healing and mobilizing five years after the Pulse massacre — Pulse shooting survivor: I'm so tired of thoughts and prayers — (CNN)Joél Junior Morales was at Pulse the week before a gunman killed 49 people there.
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