 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 - July 21, 2020Good morning from Salt Lake CityLet's Tuesday!TICK TOCK105 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)183 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)188 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 HEADLINESStimulus negotiationsPresident Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are at odds over key parts of the next fiscal stimulus package [Politico]. Republicans are likely to tie coronavirus aid to the states to schools reopening [WaPo]. Economists say the next stimulus bill must be at least $1 trillion or the U.S. could head off a fiscal cliff [Bloomberg]. Coronavirus latestThree vaccine developers are reporting promising results for a potential vaccine against coronavirus [NYT]. A surge in the number of cases is overwhelming labs and delaying results. Labs are racing to ramp up their capacity [CNN]. White House briefings resume TuesdayPresident Trump says he's bringing back regular coronavirus briefings from the White House [CNN]. President Trump called wearing masks "patriotic" after refusing to wear one for months [CNBC]. 2020 warningDemocrats in Congress are demanding the FBI brief all lawmakers about a "foreign influence campaign" targeting lawmakers. The FBI is warning that Sen. Ron Johnson's probe into allegations against Hunter Biden is an effort to "launder" disinformation ahead of the 2020 election [Politico]. Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden says he is receiving intelligence briefings and is warning of Russian interference ahead of the 2020 election [Bloomberg]. ChillingPresident Trump says he will send federal law enforcement forces to more cities, including Chicago, to counter unrest [NYT]. The presence of unidentified federal agents in Portland is raising red flags among state and local leaders [AP]. Won't waitRepublicans in Congress said they would move quickly to fill a Supreme Court vacancy this year, even if it happens after the November election [CNN]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsState offers free counseling for COVID-related stressMore than 40 crisis counselors are ready to answer your call if you are experiencing stress, anxiety or depression because of COVID-19.  CYBER24 episode 89: The anatomy of a hackProtecting your business from cybercriminals means you have to think like a hacker. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we connect with Webcheck Security CEO Greg Johnson and Webcheck Security VP of Engineering Curt Jeppson, to get some insight on how hackers go about trying to break into your system and steal your data and your money. Weber County, Weber-Morgan Health Department, local cities and local businesses launching mask up campaign to slow COVID-19 spread The group is set to launch a new public information campaign encouraging citizens to wear masks to prevent the rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Weber County has continuously worked to balance the health of our residents, the necessities of the economy, and the personal American rights of our citizens. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1861 - The First Battle of Bull Run was fought at Manassas, Va. during the Civil War, resulting in a Confederate victory. 1925 - The Scopes "monkey trial" ended in Dayton, Tenn., with John T. Scopes convicted of violating state law for teaching Darwin's theory of evolution. (The conviction was later overturned.) 1949 - The U.S. Senate ratified the North Atlantic Treaty. 1961 - Capt. Virgin "Gus" Grissom became the second American to rocket into a sub-orbital pattern around the Earth, flying on the Liberty Bell 7. Wise WordsLiberty "Liberty must at all hazards be supported. We have a right to it, derived from our Maker. But if we had not, our fathers have earned and bought it for us, at the expense of their ease, their estates, their pleasure, and their blood." John Adams: A Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Law, 1765 Lighter SideDemoted Campaign Manager "It is almost worse that he is also still part of the campaign team. Think about that: staying on the team when you have been demoted. That's like your wife leaving you but then saying you are welcome to live with her and her new boyfriend." - TREVOR NOAH Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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