Good Wednesday morning.
Here is what’s on the president’s agenda today:
- 9:30am The President receives the President’s Daily Brief
- 10am The President meets with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan
- 1pm Jen Psaki press briefing
- 2pm The President meets with his national security team to hear intelligence, security, and diplomatic updates on the evolving situation in Afghanistan
- 4:30pm The President signs into law H.R. 1448, the “Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act”
- 5pm The President signs into law H.R. 3642, the “Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act”
46:
House passes John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Supreme Court reinstates Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
‘We will kill you’: Congressman says U.S. should reject Taliban threats over Aug. 31 deadline
Psaki Says ‘There Could Be Some’ Americans Left In Afghanistan After Withdrawal Deadline
State Dept Warns Americans Who ‘Remain In Afghanistan’ Will Be ‘Without Assistance,’ Then Withdraws It
House Republicans Demand Investigation Into $169 Million In US Funds Allegedly Stolen By Afghan President
Retired SEAL’s Afghanistan exit strategy video goes viral amid Biden withdrawal
GOP reps ask for probe of ‘reckless and cowardly’ ex-Afghan leader
DOJ forgoes appeal of order blocking money for minority farmers
LOL. Lindsey Graham says Biden ‘should be impeached’ over Afghanistan withdrawal
Kevin McCarthy: There is ‘no possible way’ we can evacuate Americans from Afghanistan by Aug 31
Kamala Harris arrives in Vietnam after delay over possible ‘Havana syndrome’ case
Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed details harrowing exit from her country
In private, Qatar warn US officials of ‘growing crises’ at bases housing Afghans: Internal report
42 migrants arrested after coming ashore in South Florida
Civil unrest:
Judge spars with Justice Department over media protections
FCC proposes fining conspiracists $5.1M for voter suppression robocalls
Coronavirus news:
90-day review into origins of Covid ends, but public may have to wait on unclassified report
New York governor to order school mask mandate, pushing for tougher vaccine rules
New CDC studies point to waning immunity from vaccines
Ohio University mandates vaccines for students, faculty and staff
Missouri AG files class action suit against school districts enforcing mask mandates
Pregnant nurse, unborn baby, die of COVID after refusing to get vaccinated
Tech exec sentenced for illegally obtaining $1.8 million in COVID relief
New intelligence report falls short on finding COVID-19 origins, reports say
Oregon governor announces statewide outdoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status
Unvaccinated individuals are 29 times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19, CDC says
Behind the (very silly) Pfizer vaccine name
Krispy Kreme is sweetening its free doughnut promotion for vaccinated people
Case of 76 in veterans home who died of COVID lands in court
Other morsels:
Richard Glossip v. the Death Machine
Actor John Cleese To Host Show All About Cancel Culture
Fox News dominates prime-time ratings during Afghanistan crisis
Emmy Award Stripped From Cuomo
Kansas Supreme Court allows officials to limit governor’s emergency powers
And that’s all I’ve got, now go beat back the angry mob!