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Biden calls court’s Roe ruling ‘tragic reversal’ during meeting with Democratic governors – as it happened

President: ‘I share the public outrage of this extremist court that is committed to moving America backwards’

The Guardian - US · Jul 1, 2022

Pressure builds on Biden to turn to executive action despite its limits and risks

WASHINGTON — He is facing high inflation, a potential recession and a domestic agenda languishing in the Senate. Last week the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark abortion ruling, and this week upended his climate plans. A looming midterm elections look dire for his party, and his base…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2022

First Thing: Mark Meadows’ associate threatened ex-White House aide

Cassidy Hutchinson was warned not to cooperate with the House select committee. Plus, the supreme court climate ruling ‘condemning everyone alive’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022

Trail-blazing Illinois women ‘beyond thrilled’ Justice Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on Supreme Court

Jackson, a federal judge since 2013, on Thursday became the first Black woman elevated to the nation’s highest court. Mayor Lori Lightfoot tweeted that her “ascension to the bench now tells the world that the seemingly impossible is possible. So proud!”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2022

McConnell threatens support for China bill, citing budget talks

WASHINGTON — Republicans won’t back compromise legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and U.S. competitiveness with China if Democrats continue to negotiate a partisan budget package that can pass without GOP support, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2022

Mark Meadows’ associate threatened ex-White House aide before her testimony

It was the second warning Cassidy Hutchinson had received before her deposition, cautioning her against cooperating with the panel

The Guardian - US · Jul 1, 2022

McConnell threatens support for China bill, citing budget talks - Roll Call

Senate minority leader says GOP won't back legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing if Democrats push their budget package.

Roll Call · Jun 30, 2022

Two former Trump aides accuse Secret Service agent who denied explosive Jan 6 claims of having lied previously

Secret Service says it will make agents available to testify

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

3 reasons Jan. 6 committee wants former White House counsel Pat Cipollone’s testimony

Testimony and findings presented by the House Jan. 6 committee during its public hearings have shown that Pat Cipollone, White House counsel under President Donald Trump, was a crucial witness to many of the central issues the panel is probing.

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2022

Trump’s ‘girth’ would prevent him grabbing steering wheel, ex-Secret Service agent says

The agent said that the former president is ‘not the most agile human being’

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022