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hich "came after Trump publicly criticized Fauci in a pair of television interviews." The Washington Post (7/13, McGinley, Abutaleb, 14.2M) reports the White House's efforts to undermine Fauci have "drawn rebukes from public health experts, scientists and mostly Democratic politicians, who argue it is dangerous

handful of staffers loyal to him in the legislative affairs, communications and press offices, Meadows has yet to establish a strong power base in a White House known for backbiting - and he has not been able to execute on many conservative priorities." Goodspeed To Chair Council Of Economic Advisers. Poli

about mail-in voting and inspire them to make their voices heard this November. Speakers include former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley, HRC President Alphonso David, and young LGBTQ people of color in Texas and Arizona; 8:00 PM • U.S. Chamber of Co

ning behind the scenes. He said he connected Giuliani with a top aide to the new Ukrainian president because he hoped it would smooth the way for a White House meeting and improved bilateral ties. Eager to defend his own reputation, Volker was adamant that he never personally witnessed or participated in i

ague: The official White House Twitter account attacked a current White House official in the middle of that official's testimony before Congress: The White House's director of social media also attacked Vindman from his government account, prompting this observation from a Post colleague: The president's son

me have expressed it subtly, like [Elizabeth] Warren decrying 'consultant- driven' campaigns; some have been more direct, like former HUD secretary Julian Castro warning that Buttigieg can't excite nonwhite voters. ... In the past, Buttigieg has gotten around tough questions with the help of rival candidate

evelations that have clouded most of his tenure in office. -- Hicks's comments are newly relevant against the backdrop of the impeachment inquiry. The White House's categorical refusal to Page 17281 EFTA00046792 comply with subpoenas for documents, from phone records to emails, has made it harder for investi

s to appear for a closed-door interview this June about the possible instances of obstruction of justice outlined in the Mueller report, the former White House communications director refused to answer any question related to her interactions with Trump after Election Day in 2016. Citing a directive from W

ael Herrmann. Herrmann's quaint shop in Concord has served as a pit stop for politicos for years. ... [Buttigieg, Harris, Booker, Beto O'Rourke and Julian Castro] have stopped by in the past few months. And white voters have asked them about their stance on reparations. When candidates visited in 2016, repar

arned of 'impending doom' from a potential fourth surge of the pandemic. ... The back-to-back appeals reflected a growing sense of urgency among top White House officials and government scientists that the chance to conquer the pandemic...may slip through its grasp." The Boston Globe (3/29, 1.04M) reports Bi

'Opportunity in Crisis: Reimagining a Just Society' Washington Post Live virtual discussion, with former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, Democratic Rep. Marilyn Strickland, and Ford Foundation President Darren Walker; 10:00 AM • Army chief of staff discusses role in the Indo-Pacific

ague: The official White House Twitter account attacked a current White House official in the middle of that official's testimony before Congress: The White House's director of social media also attacked Vindman from his government account, prompting this observation from a Post colleague: The president's son a

ome have expressed it subtly, like [Elizabeth] Warren decrying 'consultant-driven' campaigns; some have been more direct, like former HUD secretary Julian Castro warning that Buttigieg can't excite nonwhite voters. ... In the past, Buttigieg has gotten around tough questions with the help of rival candidates

revelations that have clouded most of his tenure in office. -- Hicks's comments are newly relevant against the backdrop of the impeachment inquiry. The White House's categorical refusal to comply with subpoenas for documents, from phone records to emails, has made it harder for investigators to corroborate sworn

rimes related to his 2015 electoral campaign but has been shielded by presidential immunity, which he loses in January. He says he is innocent." • Julian Castro warned that migrants may "end up dead" because of the deal. The Democratic presidential candidate said the country is not safe. (CBS News) • To t

p's initial April call with Zelensky, released Friday, revealed that the president didn't even broach corruption during that conversation, despite the White House's readout from the time that said he had raised the issue. "I think the Ukrainians gradually came to understand that they were being asked to do some

rimes related to his 2015 electoral campaign but has been shielded by presidential immunity, which he loses in January. He says he is innocent." • Julian Castro warned that migrants may "end up dead" because of the deal. The Democratic presidential candidate said the country is not safe. (CBS News) • To tr

but could only do it if President Trump asks him." -- A former congressional staffer who fought to discredit the Russia investigation got a senior White House national security job. From the Daily Beast: "Kash Patel, who helmed the efforts of former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes to scr

N with Mariana Alfaro THE BIG IDEA: Joe Biden didn't just defend himself in Detroit on Wednesday night. He went after Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Julian Castro, Kirsten Gillibrand and even Bill de Blasio. The media coverage of the second night of the second Democratic debate has focused on the hits levele

nt's personal lawyer, spoke with in the administration in the calls reflected in the logs, but OMB officials say it wasn't anyone on their staff. A White House official had previously said the call logs don't align with the cellphone records of acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, who is also the budget of

ired astronaut Mark Kelly (D), has evaporated, according to a survey released today by OH Predictive Insights, a Phoenix-based pollster. HuffPost: Julian Castro to announce ambitious animal welfare plan. The Associated Press: Democrats are spending millions of dollars to try to win statehouses. IN FOCUS/S

Mulvaney and Ivanka Trump depart Marine One last month. (= Lamarque/Reuters) PERSONNEL IS POLICY: -- Mick Mulvaney is building a fiefdom as acting White House chief of staff. Seung Min Kim, Lisa Rein, Josh Dawsey and Erica Werner interviewed 32 White House aides, current and former administration official

a portion of the law that makes it a criminal offense to illegally enter the United States. The proposal was first made by former housing secretary Julian Castro, the first candidate to publish a detailed immigration plan, and it targets Section 1325 of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, which the Tru