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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

House Democrats prod Senate, Biden on climate legislation

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are redoubling their push for a sweeping climate bill this Congress, urging President Joe Biden to “do everything” in his power to make a deal as the country braces for a hot and arid summer and the world’s atmosphere breaks greenhouse gas records.

Tribune News Service

House Democrats prod Senate, Biden on climate legislation - Roll Call

House Democrats are urging President Joe Biden to “do everything” in his power to make a climate legislation deal as the planet heats up.

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Vivid retelling brings horror of January 6 back to scene of the crime

Liz Cheney was the star prosecutor in a primetime indictment of Donald Trump’s attempt to illegally cling to power – but will the audience stay for episode two?

The Guardian - US

44% of GOP: US must accept mass violence

"Living with the threat of random mass violence isn't freedom," Democrat fires back

Salon

House Resolution Seeks End to U.S. Military Involvement in Yemen

It signals that many in Congress still condemn America's role in the war and actions from the president that lack proper authorization.

Reason

House Democrats hold firm on Title 42 policy after court ruling

WASHINGTON — House Democrats and immigrant advocates called on the Senate to vote against any legislation that would make pandemic-era asylum restrictions permanent, after a court ruling Friday that keeps the border controls in place for now.

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House Democrats hold firm on Title 42 policy after court ruling - Roll Call

House Democrats called on the Senate to reject any legislation that would make pandemic-era asylum restrictions permanent.

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Jayapal backs challenge to Henry Cuellar

"I don't make the decision to endorse an opponent to a colleague in my caucus lightly," top progressive says

Salon

Protests planned as SCOTUS targets Roe

Politico's leaked draft decision on SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade is mobilized protests

Salon

Dems start punching back against GOP’s “culture war” attacks

The barrage of "culture war" messaging is working, and Democrats now realize they can no longer ignore it.

Axios

Title 42 was meant to slow COVID at the border. It's being used to manage migration

The pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 are technically a public health policy. But the debate in Washington has shifted to whether or not they're an effective tool for managing the border.

WEKU

No, Elon Musk Didn't Pay a 3.27 Percent Tax Rate

Plus: How misinformation spreads, ignoring inflation, and more...

Reason

Primary challenger’s fundraising spurs NJ Rep. Payne to step up efforts

Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. regularly raised less than the average House candidate, but it made no difference because opponents raised less.

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The Guardian - US

‘So much joy’: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation lauded as ray of hope

Joe Biden speaks of ‘historic moment for our nation’ as Democrats give standing ovation after judge’s ascent to supreme court

The Independent UK

AP sources: $10B Senate COVID deal, but without global money

Democrats and Republicans familiar with negotiations say a bipartisan group of senators have agreed to a slimmed-down $10 billion package for countering COVID-19

The Guardian - US

Biden’s record defense budget draws progressive ire over spending priorities

President’s $813bn proposal is a 4% increase for the Pentagon which already spends more than the next 11 countries combined

Axios

Rep. Jayapal urges lawmakers to protect trans kids: "We cannot wait any longer"

"To transgender kids everywhere, I want you to know that we see you, we will stand with you, and we will fight for you."

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The Guardian - US

Progressives push Biden to act with Democrats’ midterm hopes in balance

Congressional groups have drawn up lists of executive actions to further the Biden agenda while not giving up on legislation

Tribune News Service

Commentary: The people of Yemen need our help, too

The United Nations’ goal was to raise more than $4.2 billion for the people of war-torn Yemen by March 15. But when that deadline rolled around, just $1.3 billion had come in.

Tribune News Service

US House stops the clock on making daylight saving time permanent

For the past 80 years, a ritual takes place across most of America every spring and fall: moving clocks an hour ahead or an hour behind, namely daylight saving time or standard time.

The Guardian - US

The uphill battle to resurrect the US child tax credit that lifted millions from poverty

Monthly payments became a lifeline for many families, and their lapse had a devastating effect, but the policy seems to have no path forward in the Senate

The Guardian - US

Progressive Democrats set out list of executive orders to push Biden agenda

Congressional Progressive Caucus urges president to bypass legislative logjam and give Democrats record to campaign on

Tribune News Service

House Democrats want more executive actions from Biden

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden on Friday continued to blame both the pandemic and Russian President Vladimir Putin for high gas prices and sought to blunt arguments about federal spending contributing to inflation.

Roll Call

House Democrats want more executive actions from Biden - Roll Call

Ahead of President Joe Biden's speech at a Democratic retreat, members signaled they want executive orders on stalled legislative priorities.

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