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THE LEGAL TIDE CONTINUES TO RISE AGAINST TRUMP
Jack Smith’s case got stronger over the last month. There’s testimony of a riot instigated in Detroit to interrupt vote counting; new, potent witnesses to Trump’s intent on January 6th; and new evidence from personal phone calls during the riot. The Washington Post
The expert hired by Trump to uncover voter fraud, broadcasting loud and far, told him there was none. Ken Block informed Mark Meadows, is testifying in the criminal cases, and this week, is proclaiming here in USA Today
The case against presidential immunity advances a peg. As Jack Smith’s case strengthens, the argument Trump laid out to the D.C. Appellate Court on Tuesday was received by skeptical judges, and looked weak to the many lawyers watching and commenting. We now wait for the opinion. The Washington Post
POLITICAL NEWS, OTHERWISE
In crucial states, The GOP is going broke. Arizona, Michigan, Florida, Colorado, and Minnesota…even Massachusetts. Factors include recent heavy losses to Democrats, donors no longer willing to contribute to Trump’s false claims, and party infighting. Newsweek
Mike Pence refutes Trump’s defensive depictions of Jan 6, and urges voters to pick someone else. USA Today
More Republicans are going after Trump. A big ad buy on Fox New by The Republican Accountability PAC states, “He can never be president again.” It includes videos of Mitch McConnell and Ted Cruz denouncing January 6th and blaming Trump in the days after it happened. The Hill
Biden rallies black voters in Charleston, NC in a fiery speech decrying racism and Trump. The Washington Post
If the election were held this week in NH, Biden would lead Trump by 7 points. in a survey by USA Today, The Boston Globe and Suffolk University, voters were “fairly enthusiastic” about Biden, while Trump, still the strong forerunner for the nomination, has slipped a bit and Nikki Haley is gaining steam. The Hill
A Change of Tune? Republicans in the U.S. Senate and House slap down Stefanik and Trump’s use of the word “hostages” in wrongly describing Jan 6 convicted participants. Instead they’re highlighting the violence of the day. The Hill
Democrats, cash rich, are targeting special elections coming up, funding state legislative races in Florida, Michigan, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. NBC News
Democratic group plans to invest $140 million in working-class voter testimonials about the dangers of Donald Trump returning to power. The effort will focus on the swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, with ads featuring real people explaining their lives and why they are voting for Joe Biden. The Washington Post
BIDEN, ADVANCING SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES
Obama Care enrollment is breaking records, again, for the third year in a row, “A major milestone in lowering costs and ensuring all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care.”—Joe Biden The Hill
Biden moves to safeguard old growth forests. Trees protect against global warming and old trees capture more carbon than young ones. NPR
Biden and The Department of Labor are promoting workers in the gig economy, like Lyft, Uber, and Door Dash, making the case that they should be considered employees, not contractors, opening the door for increased wages and benefits. Reuters
The U.S. is making it harder to launder money. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announces 100,000 businesses have joined a new database in an effort to unmask shell company owners. AP News
The Biden Administration announces $1 billion for low-emission school buses. The Hill
This week Biden continues to whittle away at student debt for a new subset of borrowers. NBC News
The Biden Administration plans to fine oil and gas companies for excess methane. The New York Times