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House Democrats' campaign arm raises over $29 million in second quarter
House Democrats’ campaign committee raised more than $29 million in the past three months, according to a person familiar with the fundraising numbers. In June alone, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) brought in $12.5 million. The average donation size was $19. “The stakes are too high for any of us to take an inch for granted as we work to protect and grow the most diverse House majority in American history,” said Rep. Cheri BustosCheryl (Cheri) Lea BustosGOP pulls support from California House candidate over ‘unacceptable’ social media posts Republican flips House seat in California special election GOP’s Don Bacon and challenger neck and neck in Democratic poll MORE…
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Delaney releases plan to require national service
Every American over the age of 18 would be required to serve the country for at least one year under a plan proposed by presidential candidate former Rep. John DelaneyJohn DelaneyThe Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says country needs to rethink what ‘policing’ means; US cases surpass 2 million with no end to pandemic in sight Minnesota AG Keith Ellison says racism is a bigger problem than police behavior; 21 states see uptick in cases amid efforts to reopen The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan says there will be consequences from fraying US-China relations; WHO walks back claims on asymptomatic spread of…
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Social media blows up over Booker, de Blasio confrontations with Biden
Viewers watching Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential primary debate took to social media to weigh in on Sen. Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-N.J.) and New York City Mayor Bill de BlasioBill de BlasioProtesters splash red paint on NYC streets to symbolize blood De Blasio: Robert E Lee’s ‘name should be taken off everything in America, period’ House Democratic whip pushes back on calls to defund police: We need to focus on reform MORE (D) confronting former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook…
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Italian GP: Thursday’s build-up in pictures
Media day at Monza kicked off on Thursday with the news of the Williams family’s departure from Formula 1, an announcement that centered everyone’s attention around the British team and its members. But there was still the traditional track walks and interviews to conduct for the other contenders. Here is our first batch of pictures from the Italian GP at Monza. 57 You may also like Belgian GP: Sunday’s action in pictures Belgian GP: Saturday’s action in pictures Belgian GP: Friday’s action in pictures Belgian GP: Thursday’s build-up in pictures Spanish GP: Sunday’s action in pictures Spanish GP: Saturday’s action in pictures Click Here: camiseta river plate
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London Fashion Week gives further details on physical showcase
With two weeks to go until London Fashion Week, the British Fashion Council has published the provisional calendar for the gender-neutral September 2020 showcase, which includes both digital activations as well as physical events. The schedule features more than 80 designers including 40 womenswear, 15 menswear, 20 menswear and womenswear and 5 accessories brands. The majority, of which, are doing digital activations only, with designers including Vivienne Westwood, Matty Bovan and Edward Crutchley opting for digital film presentations, while Raeburn and Nabil El-Nayal are taking part in the British Fashion Council’s conversation series. However, 30 designers and brands, including Victoria Beckham, Eudon Choi, Molly Goddard, Bora Aksu, Mark Fast, Osman,…
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Trump approval rating holds steady at 45 percent: poll
President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s approval rating held steady in July amid stabile job growth and fresh controversy over the president’s attacks against four minority congresswomen, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released exclusively to The Hill. Forty-five percent of respondents in the poll said they approve of the job Trump is doing, up 1 point from a similar survey the previous month. The poll was conducted at the tail end of a tumultuous month in which the president unleashed…
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Warren unveils Native American policy plan
Presidential contender Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) unveiled a number of policy proposals on Friday aimed at benefitting the Native American community. The unveiling comes just days before she is set to address Native American advocacy groups in Iowa. Warren’s previous identification as having Native American ancestry had come under intense scrutiny, though…
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Andrew Yang: Obama missed opportunity to restructure economy after financial crisis
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew YangAndrew YangGeorge Floyd protests show corporations must support racial and economic equality Andrew Yang discusses his universal basic income pilot program Andrew Yang on the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis MORE said in an interview with The Hill on Friday that former President Obama missed an opportunity to restructure the economy so that it better benefits average Americans after the 2008 financial crisis. Yang argued that the Obama administration focused instead on reviving banks, echoing a criticism hurled by some Democrats and Republicans that the government opted to bail out banks instead of working class Americans. “I think the biggest missed opportunity was in the wake…
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GFF to present ‘Class of 2020′ during LFW
The Graduate Fashion Foundation has confirmed that it will hold a physical showcase for the ‘Class of 2020’, featuring graduates from the UK and International universities during London Fashion Week later this month. With one goal to support talented graduates, the Graduate Fashion Foundation is setting up home for six days in Coal Drops Yard to deliver a series of “unique innovative activities” including an exhibition showcasing the best work from each of the foundation’s member universities at Samsung KX, London’s hub of Innovation. The exhibition will run throughout London Fashion Week from September 17 – 22 and will include a four-day public view, followed by an industry private view…
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Kirsten Gillibrand drops out of presidential race
Sen. Kirsten GillibrandKirsten GillibrandWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Warren, Pressley introduce bill to make it a crime for police officers to deny medical care to people in custody Senate Dems press DOJ over coronavirus safety precautions in juvenile detention centers MORE (D-N.Y.) announced Wednesday she is dropping out of the presidential race. The announcement came hours before the deadline to qualify for the September primary debate, with Gillibrand not meeting the criteria. “I know this isn’t the result we wanted. We wanted to win this race,” Gillibrand said in a video posted to Twitter. “But it’s important to know when it’s not…