 The UtahPolicy.com daily newsletter gets you up to speed on the top local and national news about politics and public policy. Send news tips or feedback to bschott@utahpolicy.com, or message us on Twitter. Situational awareness - June 10, 2020Good Wednesday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK20 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)146 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)224 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)229 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
Thanks for subscribing to Utah's must-read daily political news rundown.If you know of friends or colleagues who would benefit from our daily news roundup, please encourage them to sign up for our newsletter. Today At Utah Policy Video: Romney 'won't dignify' Trump's conspiracy theory tweet about Buffalo protesterBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Sen. Mitt Romney said Tuesday he would not respond to President Trump tweeting out a conspiracy theory about a Buffalo man injured by police.  Trump, race relations take center stage during 1st Congressional District debateBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor The four Republicans competing for the nomination to replace Rob Bishop in Utah's 1st Congressional District struggled to answer questions about race relations and criticism of President Trump from fellow Republicans during their second debate on Tuesday evening.  Bernick and Schott on politics podcast: 'The top half of Mitt Romney's head'By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Listen to the Tuesday edition of our podcast to understand the who, what, when, where, why, how and if of Utah politics with Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESSalt Lake Tribune
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Other NATIONAL HEADLINESGeorgia chaosNew voting machines led to long lines and chaos on primary election day in Georgia [AJC]. Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot.President Trump has come under fire after tweeting a bonkers, and baseless, conspiracy theory that a 75-year-old man pushed to the ground by police in Buffalo was linked to Antifa [ABC News]. Federal prosecutors have found no evidence linking individuals accused of violence during the nationwide protests to Antifa [Reuters]. CoronavirusThe WHO walked back a claim that people who are not showing symptoms are at a lower risk of spreading the coronavirus [Politico]. Coronavirus hospitalizations are rising sharply in several states following Memorial Day [WaPo]. More than half of states are not following CDC reporting guidelines for reporting coronavirus cases [CNN]. The White House has gone largely quiet in the wake of rising coronavirus cases in several states [Politico]. Police reformRepublicans in Congress are scrambling to craft legislation to address police reform [Politico]. The Trump Justice Department has largely stopped investigating police departments for systemic abuses [Boston Globe]. ProtestsProtesters in Seattle have set up a six-block police-free "autonomous zone" in the middle of that city [Daily Dot]. Voter registration numbers are growing dramatically in the wake of the massive nationwide protests [CNN]. George Floyd was laid to rest in Houston on Tuesday [NPR]. Trump vs. EsperPresident Trump wanted to fire Defense Secretary Mark Esper after they clashed over the use of active-duty military during nationwide protests [WSJ]. EconomyThe Paycheck Protection Program passed by Congress is showing signs of boosting the economy [WaPo]. 2020 ElectionDemocrats are increasingly pushing Joe Biden to pick a black woman as his running mate [NYT]. Republicans are set to move their convention to Jacksonville, Florida [WaPo]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsNews release: Senator Orrin Hatch endorses Jon Huntsman for GovernorGovernor Jon Huntsman has been endorsed by Utah legend, Senator Orrin G. Hatch. Senator Hatch announced his support for Governor Huntsman's gubernatorial bid citing Huntsman's bold vision to double Utah's economy as an example of the kind of leadership Utah is in need of at this critical time. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1692 - Bridget Bishop was found guilty of the practice of witchcraft and hanged in Salem Village in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. She was the first colonist executed during the Salem witch trials. 1854 - The U.S. Naval Academy graduates its first class of students. 1898 - U.S. Marines invaded Cuba in the Spanish-American War. 1935 - Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in Akron, Ohio. 1944 - 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall of the Cincinnati Reds becomes the youngest player ever in a major league game. 1964 - The U.S. Senate breaks a 75-day filibuster against the Civil Rights Act of 1964, leading to the bill's passage. Wise WordsFear "He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life." Ralph Waldo Emerson Lighter SideProtecting the White House "Yep, Trump is trying to protect the White House. He even ran around putting broken Christmas ornaments under windows and tying rope to paint cans to swing over the staircase." - JIMMY FALLON Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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