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NEWS THIS MORNING Trump’s national security adviser took the COVID-19 test:
National security adviser Robert O’Brien conducted coronavirus tests. https://bit.ly/2WYU92r
From a White House official: “National security adviser Robert O’Brien tested positive for COVID-19. It has mild symptoms and has been isolated and painted from an offsite … There is no threat of exposure to COVID- 19. President or Vice-President … The paintings of the National Security Council remain uninterrupted.”
Please note: O’Brien is the highest-ranking White House official who has tested for the virus.
Miami Marlins cancel the opening of the house after the new coronavirus spreads:
Through ESPN, MLB’s Miami Marlins canceled the first game of tonight’s home after 8 other players and two coaches underwent coronavirus testing. https://es.pn/3f3E8hG
Total: at least 14 COVID-19 in the last few days.
Where are the Marlins?: In Philadelphia after this weekend’s series.
Google painters house paintings for at least a year (!):
Through Rob Copeland of the Wall Street Journal, Google painters will paint from their home until at least July 2021 amid the coronavirus outbreak. https://on.wsj.com/39wSyWn
How many employees: All 200,000 full-time and contracted employees of the company.
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HAPPENING TODAY A tribute to a very meritorious American hero:
Lawmakers will pay tribute to Deputy John Lewis (D-Ga.) At the U.S. Capitol, where Lewis will rest in the state. “The solemn remembrance of one of the most respected members of Congress will provide a brief respite after a recent series of tense days on Capitol Hill.” https://bit.ly/3hF6X5J
At 1:30 p.m. EDT: A rite of arrival for Lewis’ coffin.
6 p.m. 10 p.m. EDT: outdoor public display.
8 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT: The public can pay tribute to Lewis.
How public visualization will see the paintings with coronavirus: “The opportunity for audience members to pay homage will be particularly different from ceremonies beyond ceremonies to honor other personalities they have testified in condition. Lewis’ coffin will be displayed outdoors on the most sensitive steps on the east side of the Capitol so others can walk past the square while following fitness rules amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Masks will be needed and social distance will be applied.
Please note: anyone who wants to attend deserves to expect heat close to a hundred degrees with imaginable thunderstorms.
Photo of the Outdoor Arrangements of the Capitol: Through Lisa Mascaro from the Associated Press: https://bit.ly/2X05QWl
VICE PRESIDENT PENCE IS EXPECTED TO ATTEND TONIGHT:
Vice President and his wife Karen Pence Karen Sue Pence Biden will pay tribute to John Lewis at The Capitol Trump will not go to the Capitol to pay tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis Report of 12:30 The Hill – Presented via Facebook – Higher Official White House Positive Trials MORE will pay tribute tonight, according to Pence’s public program. https://bit.ly/3jMHTLU
IF YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN PERSON:
Here’s 1 p.m. Live transmission of coffin arrival and memorial service: https://cs.pn/304jlGt
And it’s 6 p.m. Live broadcast of public view: https://cs.pn/3hDxT5Z
THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS Time is up:
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Through Jordain Carney and Juliegrace Brufke of The Hill, with the August recess around the corner, lawmakers are bipartisan negotiations for the next coronavirus relief bill. https://bit.ly/335NFSW
Keep in mind: “Democratic leaders in the House already warn MPs that they want to be flexible in their August plans. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) says he hopes to succeed in an agreement in a few weeks, the Senate plans to leave the Senate until August 7”.
What is it today? Senate Republicans are expected to present their coronavirus relief program. What we know: https://bit.ly/30Pll4J
NEW DETAIL ON WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE GOP PLAN:
Through Erica Werner, Jeff Stein and Seung Min Kim of The Washington Post, “Senate Republicans will propose weekly emergency unemployment benefits of $600 to $200 until states can put a more confusing program online, according to two other people familiar with the plan granted to anonymity. main points that have not yet been published. https://wapo.st/2OXae4f
WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Government investment: “The House is about to vote on a government investment spending package that will bring in combination seven of the 12 spending expenses for fiscal year 2021.”
Appointments: “After McConnell voted on the appointment of David Cleveland Joseph as an opinion for the Western District of Louisiana, Dana Wade’s appointment as undersecretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the appointment of Marvin Kaplan as a member of the National Labor Relations Council.”
Background and main points for all: https://bit.ly/335NFSW
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LAST WITH CORONAVIRUS
Coronavirus in the United States: 4,238,500
Number of deaths in the United States: 146968
Number breakdown: https://cnn.it/2UAgW3y
HIGHLIGHTED TWEETS: Oh my God, it’s amazing:
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More information on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jIsxZ5
Meanwhile, in Manhattan, it’s beautiful:
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IN BARRIL:
The House and Senate are today. Bob Woodward’s new e-book will include the main points in 25 non-public letters between Trump and Kim Jong Un about money: Pelosi and Mnuchin talk about those who, but are not advancing to end the stalemate, Trump traps the ‘third lane’ of politics with a break from payroll imposed ‘Trump is racist tropes to propose the repeal of fair ho to the “suburban housewife” Charlottesville Unite the Right: “We Are in a War for the Soul of Our Nation” PLUS is today in North Carolina and Vice President Pence is visiting Miami.
10:10 a.m. EDT: Vice President Pence went to Miami.
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT: The House votes. The full house schedule today: https://bit.ly/2BEsDji
13:00. EDT: Vice President Pence participates in a roundtable discussion at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine on coronavirus vaccine trials.
1:15 p.m. EDT: President Trump is going to Morrisville, North Carolina.
3:00 p.m. EDT: President Trump visits Fujifilm’s Diosynth Bioprocess Biotechnology Innovation Center.
16:00. EDT: The Senate meets.
5:30 p.m. EDT: Senate votes on an appointment. The full Senate calendar today: https://bit.ly/303bNnp
18:00 EDT: President Trump arrives at the White House.
18:10 EDT: Vice President Pence arrives in Washington, D.C.
18:55 EDT: Vice President Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence attend the dismissal of Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.)
Wednesday Invitation: The Hill hosts a virtual event, “The Future of Human Connectivity.” Key speakers: Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Rep. Yvette Clarke, Yvette Diane Clarke, 12.30 p.m. Report Hill – Presented via Facebook – Leading technology executives testify at a successful Hillicon Valley antitrust hearing: Chief Technology Directors Prepare to Roast at Home The Senate Republican Party Faces Negative Reactions to Election Funds Twitter Limits Trump Jr.’s account. The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Kate Broderick, DIRECTOR of INOVIO studies and expansion, worldwide “completely safe”, will expand an effective COVID-19 vaccine; GOP participated in the NEGOTIATIONs on the PLUS virus (D-N. Y.) Details and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3fZxf2h
WHAT TO SEE:
11:00 a.m. EDT: President Trump met with Terry Sharpe, the “Marine Walking.” Live stream: https://bit.ly/32Wde9a
2:30 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence holds a press conference in Miami.
3:30 p.m. EDT: President Trump attends a news session on the coronavirus. Live stream: https://bit.ly/3hRRYpt
NOW FOR FUN …:
Today is National Scotch Day.
And to start the week, here’s a cat having an ice cream: https://bit.ly/39ziO2k
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