Biden visits Tulsa to honor victims of 1921 race massacre – US politics live

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The Washington Post has obtained more than 800 pages of emails to and from Anthony Fauci, the senior US health official who is now chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic last year. Anthony Fauci. Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP The paper reports that the emails offer a window … Read more

Senate Republicans sink effort to create bipartisan commission into Capitol attack – live

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6.33pm BST18:33 Biden celebrates progress in US fight against coronavirus in Virginia As the Senate voted on the January 6 commission bill, Joe Biden delivered remarks on the country’s fight against coronavirus in Alexandria, Virginia. Appearing alongside Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, the president celebrated the significant progress that the state has made to limit the … Read more

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

US failing to offer ‘Havana syndrome’ sufferers adequate care, diplomats say – live

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Officials ‘invalidating our injuries and experiences’, letter states Biden says US must redouble efforts to investigate virus origins Senate Republicans want to lower cost of $1.7tn infrastructure plan 1.02am BST We’re wrapping up our US politics coverage for tonight. It was a relatively quiet day, with the news of a mass shooting in San Jose … Read more

Biden to meet George Floyd’s family on anniversary of his murder – live

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4.31pm BST16:31 Barack Obama reflected on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, saying he is hopeful about the progress he has seen over the past year to combat racism in America. “George Floyd was murdered one year ago today. Since then, hundreds more Americans have died in encounters with police—parents, sons, daughters, friends taken … Read more

Biden says Blinken will visit Middle East as Gaza ceasefire holds – US politics live

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He says he hasn’t ruled out anything, but isn’t saying much else. And Texas Democrats are itching for an answer. ‘Impatience is not the word for it,’ Texas Democratic Party chairman Gilberto Hinojosa said. ‘But anxious is.’ For months, O’Rourke has kept his options open. A top aide to the former Texas congressman and presidential … Read more

Biden awards first Medal of Honor as president to ‘true American hero’ – live

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7.42pm BST19:42 Biden offers Republicans slightly smaller infrastructure package as negotiations continue Jen Psaki said Joe Biden has offered Republicans a counteroffer in their infrastructure negotiations, reducing the overall price tag of his plan by more than $500 billion. While the president originally proposed spending about $2.25 trillion to improve America’s infrastructure systems, he is … Read more

Bernie Sanders brings resolution to halt $735m US arms sale to Israel – live

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4.18pm BST16:18 House speaker Nancy Pelosi defended her refusal to alter the mask requirement for members, even though the CDC has said fully vaccinated individuals can go without masks in most settings. The Democratic speaker said too many House members are unvaccinated to justify relaxing the mask guidance, an argument that the attending physician of … Read more

Joe Biden to talk infrastructure in Michigan amid pressure over Gaza – live

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3.00pm BST15:00 House minority leader Kevin McCarthy’s opposition to the January 6 bill will present a problem for Republican congressman John Katko, who helped negotiate the bipartisan proposal. Katko, the ranking member of the House homeland security committee, worked with Democratic chairman Bennie Thompson to reach a deal on the bill. Democrats agreed to most … Read more

Supreme court agrees to take up abortion case that could threaten Roe v Wade – live

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The justices had put off action on the case for several months. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an abortion-rights proponent, died just before the court’s new term began in October. Her replacement, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, is the most open opponent of abortion rights to join the court in decades. Barrett is one of three appointees … Read more