 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 24, 2020Good morning from Salt Lake CityLet's Wednesday!TICK TOCK6 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)132 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)210 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)215 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
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NATIONAL HEADLINES"Disturbing surge"Dr. Anthony Fauci told Congress that parts of the U.S. are beginning to see a "disturbing surge" in the number of coronavirus cases. He also predicted a vaccine for the virus will be available by early next year [CNBC]. At the current rate of infection, the number of cases in the U.S. doubles approximately every 60 days [Twitter]. Research suggests the massive Black Lives Matter protests did not lead to a spike in the number of coronavirus cases [CNN]. Whoa!A federal prosecutor will tell a Congressional hearing on Wednesday that Attorney General William Barr pressured the Justice Department to cut President Trump associate Roger Stone a break. The expectation was Stone would be treated "differently and more leniently" because of his "relationship with the President" [WaPo]. Trump in ArizonaPresident Donald Trump visited Yuma Arizona on Tuesday to inspect a new section of his border wall, saying the structure "stopped COVID" [Al Jazerra]. Travel banThe European Union is considering blocking visitors from the U.S. because of the severe coronavirus outbreak here [CNN]. Social mediaTwitter again slapped a warning on a tweet from President Trump threatening "serious force" against protesters in Washington, D.C. [Reuters]. Twitter permanently banned pro-Trump meme maker Carpe Donktum due to repeated copyright violations [Fox News]. EconomyPresident Trump says he supports another round of direct stimulus payments to Americans, but congressional Republicans remain skeptical of the idea [WaPo]. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the U.S. may emerge from the current recession by the end of the year [Bloomberg]. Job losses for women from the coronavirus hit women disproportionately harder than their male counterparts [NWLC]. 2020 electionsPresumptive Democratic Nominee Joe Biden has opened up a 14-point lead nationally over President Trump according to a new poll [NYT]. President Trump's chances of winning another term are being tamped down by economic problems as late-term recessions usually signal a loss for an incumbent [Bloomberg]. President Trump's perfect endorsement streak came to an end Tuesday night as two Trump-backed Republicans lost to challengers in Kentucky and North Carolina [AP]. Trump's campaign is trying to flush Joe Biden into open confrontation by challenging him to more debates and taunting him as "Hidin' Biden" [Axios]. SportsballBaseball is set to begin a 60-game season in late July after owners and players were able to come to an agreement [NBC News]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsUtah business organizations announce formation of the Utah Chamber Policy CoalitionTo strengthen the voice of business and promote economic opportunity for individuals and families throughout the state, chambers of commerce across Utah have formed the Utah Chamber Policy Coalition, a statewide coalition to advocate for unified policy interests and policies that will promote business success, jobs, opportunity, and prosperity.  Resources to accelerate your company's growthJoin Salt Lake County and World Trade Center Utah to learn about game-changing resources to accelerate your company's growth. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1916 - Mary Pickford becomes the first female film star to sign a million-dollar contract. 1947 - Kenneth Arnold makes the first widely reported UFO sighting near Mount Rainier, Washington. 1948 - Soviet forces blockaded the western zones of Berlin. 1957 - The Supreme Court rules obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment. 2009 - South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admitted to having an extramarital affair with a woman in Argentina. Wise WordsSeeking Truth "If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things." Rene Descartes Lighter SideBad News "It's crazy that somebody in the White House had to be like, 'Bad news, Mr. President. Yeah, we don't get to deport 700,000 Dreamers. Bad news, sorry.'" - 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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