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| Biden to sign bipartisan infrastructure bill into law on Monday – live | |
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| President to be joined by lawmakers who helped craft bill, White House says – follow all the latest politics news | |
| Joe Biden participated in a tour at the Port of Baltimore, where he will soon deliver remarks on the benefits of the bipartisan infrastructure bill. | |
| The president viewed machinery that is imported and exported at the port, the White House told the press pool. | |
| Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican, and several members of the local International Longshoremen’s Association chapter joined Biden for the tour. | |
| A White House official said Joe Biden will use the signing of the infrastructure bill as an opportunity to outline how his administration is responding to supply-chain issues and rising inflation. | |
| “Coming after his visit to the Port of Baltimore, the President will also emphasize the array of steps he and his administration are taking thanks to the bipartisan deal to build on the hard work he and his team have been doing to strengthen supply chains and address bottlenecks in moving goods across the country,” the official said. | |
| “And he will reiterate that a large body of experts have shown that these infrastructure investments will help to act against inflationary pressures by making it easier to receive the unparalleled volume of goods that need to be moved after we achieved the re-opening of the economy this summer.” | |
| The announcement of the Monday bill-signing comes hours after the labor department released a report showing US inflation hit a 30-year high last month, as prices rose for everything from gasoline to meat products. | |
| Joe Biden will sign the bipartisan infrastructure bill on Monday, the White House has just announced. | Joe Biden will sign the bipartisan infrastructure bill on Monday, the White House has just announced. |
| At the bill-signing, the president will be joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers who helped craft the legislation, as well as governors, mayors and labor leaders who pushed for the proposal’s passage. | At the bill-signing, the president will be joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers who helped craft the legislation, as well as governors, mayors and labor leaders who pushed for the proposal’s passage. |
| “At the signing ceremony, the President will highlight how he is following through on his commitment to rebuild the middle class and the historic benefits the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will deliver for American families,” the White House said in its statement. | “At the signing ceremony, the President will highlight how he is following through on his commitment to rebuild the middle class and the historic benefits the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will deliver for American families,” the White House said in its statement. |
| The bill-signing will come a week and a half after the House passed the infrastructure bill, which includes $550bn in new federal funds for roads, bridges and other projects. | The bill-signing will come a week and a half after the House passed the infrastructure bill, which includes $550bn in new federal funds for roads, bridges and other projects. |
| Biden is scheduled to soon deliver remarks on the benefits of the infrastructure bill at the Port of Baltimore, so stay tuned. | Biden is scheduled to soon deliver remarks on the benefits of the infrastructure bill at the Port of Baltimore, so stay tuned. |
| The White House has released a readout of Joe Biden’s meeting this morning with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission. | The White House has released a readout of Joe Biden’s meeting this morning with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission. |
| “They welcomed the revitalization of U.S.-EU ties, which has led to the resolution of long-standing trade differences as well as cooperation on ending the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting climate change, and investing in the infrastructure needs of the 21st century,” the White House said. | “They welcomed the revitalization of U.S.-EU ties, which has led to the resolution of long-standing trade differences as well as cooperation on ending the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting climate change, and investing in the infrastructure needs of the 21st century,” the White House said. |
| “The leaders addressed the humanitarian situation on the European Union’s border with Belarus and expressed deep concern about the irregular migration flows. They discussed our shared commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. In addition, they expressed their continued support for political and economic stability in Northern Ireland.” | “The leaders addressed the humanitarian situation on the European Union’s border with Belarus and expressed deep concern about the irregular migration flows. They discussed our shared commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. In addition, they expressed their continued support for political and economic stability in Northern Ireland.” |
| German Chancellor Angela Merkel has also asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to intervene in the crisis unfolding along the border between Belarus and Poland. | German Chancellor Angela Merkel has also asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to intervene in the crisis unfolding along the border between Belarus and Poland. |
| The Guardian’s Andrew Roth reports: | The Guardian’s Andrew Roth reports: |
| Cop26 is not short of controversial subjects, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has demonstrated she is not afraid to get stuck into the big questions: namely, would she like the Scottish fizzy drink Irn-Bru? | Cop26 is not short of controversial subjects, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has demonstrated she is not afraid to get stuck into the big questions: namely, would she like the Scottish fizzy drink Irn-Bru? |
| The bright orange drink has become the surprise curiosity of Cop26, and is on sale throughout the SEC convention centre due to a deal between building’s owners and drinks manufacturer AG Barr. Delegates from all over the world have been sharing their thoughts on its unique taste, with mixed reviews. | The bright orange drink has become the surprise curiosity of Cop26, and is on sale throughout the SEC convention centre due to a deal between building’s owners and drinks manufacturer AG Barr. Delegates from all over the world have been sharing their thoughts on its unique taste, with mixed reviews. |
| In an Instagram video of herself trying the drink for the first time, the US congresswoman said: “Oh my God, love it, love it. This tastes just like the Latina soda Kola Champagne.” | In an Instagram video of herself trying the drink for the first time, the US congresswoman said: “Oh my God, love it, love it. This tastes just like the Latina soda Kola Champagne.” |
| “I was so shocked at having something in Glasgow that tasted like home,” she added in a caption. “However Irn-Bru is also very unique on its own. It’s got pizazz. Will bring some cans home to NY for sure!” | “I was so shocked at having something in Glasgow that tasted like home,” she added in a caption. “However Irn-Bru is also very unique on its own. It’s got pizazz. Will bring some cans home to NY for sure!” |
| Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted a photo of herself handing a can to Ocasio-Cortez on Wednesday, after the congresswoman indicated she hoped to try it while in Glasgow. | Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted a photo of herself handing a can to Ocasio-Cortez on Wednesday, after the congresswoman indicated she hoped to try it while in Glasgow. |
| “Amidst all the serious business at Cop26 today, I’m pleased to also report that AOC now has a supply of Irn-Bru,” she wrote. | “Amidst all the serious business at Cop26 today, I’m pleased to also report that AOC now has a supply of Irn-Bru,” she wrote. |
| John Kerry, the president’s special envoy for climate, celebrated the new agreement between the US and China to curb methane emissions. | John Kerry, the president’s special envoy for climate, celebrated the new agreement between the US and China to curb methane emissions. |
| Speaking at the Cop26 climate change conference in Glasgow, Kerry noted that cutting methane emissions is considered to be “the single fastest and most effective way to limit warming”. | Speaking at the Cop26 climate change conference in Glasgow, Kerry noted that cutting methane emissions is considered to be “the single fastest and most effective way to limit warming”. |
| “And that’s why it’s been a top priority for President Biden and many of our partners here in Glasgow,” Kerry said, adding that China’s commitment will help limit global methane emissions in this “critical decade”. | “And that’s why it’s been a top priority for President Biden and many of our partners here in Glasgow,” Kerry said, adding that China’s commitment will help limit global methane emissions in this “critical decade”. |
| China and the US announced a surprise plan to work together on cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the crucial next decade, in a strong boost to the Cop26 summit, as negotiators wrangled over a draft outcome. | China and the US announced a surprise plan to work together on cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the crucial next decade, in a strong boost to the Cop26 summit, as negotiators wrangled over a draft outcome. |
| The world’s two biggest emitters had been trading insults for the first week of the conference, but on Wednesday evening unveiled a joint declaration that would see the world’s two biggest economies cooperate closely on the emissions cuts scientists say are needed in the next ten years to stay within 1.5C. | The world’s two biggest emitters had been trading insults for the first week of the conference, but on Wednesday evening unveiled a joint declaration that would see the world’s two biggest economies cooperate closely on the emissions cuts scientists say are needed in the next ten years to stay within 1.5C. |
| The remarkable turnaround came as a surprise to the UK hosts, and will send a strong signal to the 190-plus other countries at the talks. China and the US will work together on some key specific areas, such as cutting methane – a powerful greenhouse gas – and emissions from transport, energy and industry. | The remarkable turnaround came as a surprise to the UK hosts, and will send a strong signal to the 190-plus other countries at the talks. China and the US will work together on some key specific areas, such as cutting methane – a powerful greenhouse gas – and emissions from transport, energy and industry. |
| “Both sides recognise that there is a gap between the current effort and the Paris agreement goals, so we will jointly strengthen our Paris efforts and cooperation … to accelerate a green and low carbon transition,” said Xie Zhenhua, China’s head of delegation. | “Both sides recognise that there is a gap between the current effort and the Paris agreement goals, so we will jointly strengthen our Paris efforts and cooperation … to accelerate a green and low carbon transition,” said Xie Zhenhua, China’s head of delegation. |
| “Climate change is becoming an increasingly urgent challenge. We hope this joint declaration will help to achieve success at Cop26.” | “Climate change is becoming an increasingly urgent challenge. We hope this joint declaration will help to achieve success at Cop26.” |
| The Biden administration is attempting to downplay the alarming news that US inflation hit a 30-year high last month, as prices rose for everything from gasoline to used cars and meat products. | The Biden administration is attempting to downplay the alarming news that US inflation hit a 30-year high last month, as prices rose for everything from gasoline to used cars and meat products. |
| In a tweet thread, the president’s Council of Economic Advisers noted that month-to-month price changes can be “volatile” and emphasized that the country’s recovery from the pandemic will not be “linear”. | In a tweet thread, the president’s Council of Economic Advisers noted that month-to-month price changes can be “volatile” and emphasized that the country’s recovery from the pandemic will not be “linear”. |
| “Inflation has picked up in many countries as the global economy restarts after the pandemic,” the council added. | “Inflation has picked up in many countries as the global economy restarts after the pandemic,” the council added. |
| “While the United States has seen a higher level of inflation than the Euro Area, indexing to inflation growth in 2019, the United States has seen a relatively similar increase as in the Euro Area.” | “While the United States has seen a higher level of inflation than the Euro Area, indexing to inflation growth in 2019, the United States has seen a relatively similar increase as in the Euro Area.” |
| In his own statement about the inflation news, Joe Biden acknowledged that there is “more work to do” to help the US economy recover from the pandemic. | In his own statement about the inflation news, Joe Biden acknowledged that there is “more work to do” to help the US economy recover from the pandemic. |
| “Inflation hurts Americans pocketbooks, and reversing this trend is a top priority for me,” the president said. | “Inflation hurts Americans pocketbooks, and reversing this trend is a top priority for me,” the president said. |
| A Washington, DC personality on the right-wing website and TV entity Newsmax, Emerald Robinson, has been permanently suspended from Twitter for repeatedly breaking the social media company’s rules against spreading lies about Covid-19. | A Washington, DC personality on the right-wing website and TV entity Newsmax, Emerald Robinson, has been permanently suspended from Twitter for repeatedly breaking the social media company’s rules against spreading lies about Covid-19. |
| Robinson, whom Newsmax features as a politics correspondent, had previously been suspended for promulgating conspiracy-theory-type vaccine disinformation. | Robinson, whom Newsmax features as a politics correspondent, had previously been suspended for promulgating conspiracy-theory-type vaccine disinformation. |
| CNN’s Daniel Dale further notes: | CNN’s Daniel Dale further notes: |
| Gerrymandering is surging in states where legislatures are in charge of redrawing voting districts used to elect members of Congress, according to a new analysis today. | Gerrymandering is surging in states where legislatures are in charge of redrawing voting districts used to elect members of Congress, according to a new analysis today. |
| The Associated Press reports: | The Associated Press reports: |
| Here’s where the day stands so far: | Here’s where the day stands so far: |
| The National Archives is expected to start delivering Trump White House documents to the select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection on Friday. A federal judge ruled last night that the House committee could have access to the documents, dismissing Donald Trump’s claims of executive privilege over the materials. Trump intends to appeal the ruling. | The National Archives is expected to start delivering Trump White House documents to the select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection on Friday. A federal judge ruled last night that the House committee could have access to the documents, dismissing Donald Trump’s claims of executive privilege over the materials. Trump intends to appeal the ruling. |
| The Democratic chair of the select committee said the judge’s ruling was a “big deal,” as the panel gathers evidence on Trump’s response to the insurrection. “We have the law on our side, and you know, we are a nation of laws,” chair Bennie Thompson told CNN last night. | The Democratic chair of the select committee said the judge’s ruling was a “big deal,” as the panel gathers evidence on Trump’s response to the insurrection. “We have the law on our side, and you know, we are a nation of laws,” chair Bennie Thompson told CNN last night. |
| US inflation hit a 30-year high last month, according to a new report from the labor department. Prices have risen 6.2% over the past 12 months, marking the highest year-over-year increase since December 1990. | US inflation hit a 30-year high last month, according to a new report from the labor department. Prices have risen 6.2% over the past 12 months, marking the highest year-over-year increase since December 1990. |
| The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned. | The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned. |
| Federal prosecutors had sought a 44-month prison sentence for Scott Fairlamb, who pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer during the Capitol insurrection. | Federal prosecutors had sought a 44-month prison sentence for Scott Fairlamb, who pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer during the Capitol insurrection. |
| Prosecutors wrote in a court filing, “Law enforcement officers were overwhelmed, outnumbered, and in some cases, in serious danger. The rule of law was not only disrespected; it was under attack that day.” | Prosecutors wrote in a court filing, “Law enforcement officers were overwhelmed, outnumbered, and in some cases, in serious danger. The rule of law was not only disrespected; it was under attack that day.” |
| US District Judge Royce Lamberth ultimately handed down a 41-month sentence for Fairlamb, who said he has “nothing but remorse” for his actions on January 6. | US District Judge Royce Lamberth ultimately handed down a 41-month sentence for Fairlamb, who said he has “nothing but remorse” for his actions on January 6. |
| The AP has more details on Fairlamb’s role in the Capitol attack: | The AP has more details on Fairlamb’s role in the Capitol attack: |
| A New Jersey man who pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer during the Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to 41 months in prison. | A New Jersey man who pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer during the Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to 41 months in prison. |
| CNN reports: | CNN reports: |
| According to Politico, Fairlamb’s prison sentence is the longest yet among those facing charges connected to the Capitol insurrection. | According to Politico, Fairlamb’s prison sentence is the longest yet among those facing charges connected to the Capitol insurrection. |
| However, other insurrectionists who have been charged with assault may soon face similarly lengthy sentences. | However, other insurrectionists who have been charged with assault may soon face similarly lengthy sentences. |