Manchin criticizes Republican opposition to 6 January commission: ‘There’s no excuse’ – live

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5.46pm BST17:46 The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, also released a statement in response to Republicans’ latest infrastructure proposal. “At first review, we note several constructive additions to the group’s previous proposals, including on roads, bridges and rail,” Psaki said. “At the same time, we remain concerned that their plan still provides no substantial … Read more

Republicans vote to remove Liz Cheney from leadership role over Trump ‘big lie’ criticism – live

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2.59pm BST14:59 The meeting to remove Liz Cheney from her post as House Republican conference chair took a total of about 15 minutes. A Capitol Hill reporter for Politico described the event as “the shortest conference meeting I can remember covering”. Olivia Beavers (@Olivia_Beavers) Well that was probably the shortest conference meeting I can remember … Read more

Biden tells US governors ‘we got more to do’ to encourage vaccination – live

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Biden outlines steps officials are taking to get the message across Mitch McConnell says no rollback of Trump-era tax cuts Thirty people dead as Netanyahu vows to intensify Gaza attacks 7.40pm BST The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, is now holding her daily briefing. Energy secretary Jennifer Granholm and homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas … Read more

Janet Yellen says US ‘will reach full employment next year’ despite poor jobs report – as it happened

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The Guardian’s Alexandra Villarreal reports: Texas Republicans passed their bill restricting voting rights on Friday afternoon, after cutting a deal with Democrats in backroom negotiations overnight. “Nobody deserves to wake up and find out that their rights have been further restricted. But time and time again during this legislative session, that’s what Texans have experienced,” … Read more

Biden to tout $4tn infrastructure and welfare plan – US politics live

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Previously dismissed by its critics as a regional issue, DC statehood has gained national prominence in recent years, and that increased attention has now translated into legislative action. Late last month, the House passed a DC statehood bill with a record number of co-sponsors, and Joe Biden has offered a full-throated endorsement of the proposal. … Read more

Biden set to impose restrictions on US travel from India amid Covid crisis – live

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WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to impose new travel restrictions on India starting Tuesday in light of the COVID-19 epidemic, barring most non-U.S. citizens from entering the United States, a White House official told Reuters. The new restrictions are on the advice of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … Read more

Biden marks 100 days in office by unveiling ‘blue-collar blueprint’ package – live

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CNN reported on Thursday that two possible incidents on US soil are part of the investigation. One took place in November last year near the Ellipse, the large oval lawn on the south side of the White House, in which an official from the national security council suddenly fell sick. The other was in 2019 … Read more

Joe Biden to set out plans to reshape America in first address to Congress – live

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4.39pm BST16:39 Melissa Davey Dr Anthony Fauci, the White House’s chief medical adviser, said countries have failed to unite to provide an adequate global response to prevent the “tragic” coronavirus outbreak from overwhelming India in an interview with Guardian Australia: “The only way that you’re going to adequately respond to a global pandemic is by … Read more

Biden to visit UK on first overseas trip and meet PM he once called a Trump clone – live

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US president kicks off second day of virtual summit Caitlyn Jenner announces run for California governor 6.47pm BST Joe Biden’s first overseas trip as president will be to Britain and then Belgium this June in what the White House is calling “a commitment to restoring our alliances” and “revitalizing the transatlantic relationship”, without adding “after … Read more

US Supreme Court lets prosecutor but not Congress obtain Donald Trump’s financial records

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WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday firmly rejected President Donald Trump‘s argument for sweeping presidential immunity and ruled that a New York prosecutor can obtain his financial records but prevented – at least for now – Democratic-led House of Representatives committees from getting similar documents. Both 7-2 rulings were authored by conservative Chief Justice … Read more