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Over the weekend

Monday 7/13

U.S. protests China's militarization of South China Sea islands (source).
White House begins smear campaign against Dr. Fauci (source).
Military deploys medical staff to Covid-19 hot spots (source).
Government budget deficit for June larger than typical yearly deficit (source).
States sue administration over student visas (source).
Number of DJT lies exceeds 20,000, now averaging 23 lies a day over the last year (source).

Tuesday 7/14

Administration backs down on student visas (source).
DJT proceeding with eliminating environmental review requirements for energy and infrastructure projects (source).
Administration follows through on ending Hong Kong's special status (source).
Trade talks with China are dead (source).
DJT brings Sebastian Gorka back (source).
White House tells hospitals to stop sending Covid-19 data to the CDC (source).

Wednesday 7/15

DJT continuing smear campaign against Vindman even though he's resigned (source).
U.S. follows through on Afghanistan withdrawal (source).

Thursday 7/16

Federal officers are grabbing people off the streets in Portland (source).
Supreme Court allows Florida law stripping ex-felons of their voting rights to stand (source).
Court blocks rollback of methane regulations (source).

Friday 7/17

Oh, hey, remember the opioid crisis? That's still going on (source).
ICE is speading Covid-19 with detainee transfers (source).
U.S. sets a new record of new Covid-19 cases at 75,600 confirmed yesterday alone (source).

Maps of the week

Legislative update

Legislation signed into law
- Bill imposing sanctions on China because of Hong Kong https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr7440
- Bill involving Covid-19 relief for people returning from overseas https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/s4091
Legislation awaiting DJT's signature
- Bill extending Covid-19 relief to non-profits https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/s4209
Legislation passed in the House, awaiting Senate - no activity
- 426 total pending bills sitting on McConnell's desk
Legislation passed in the Senate, awaiting House - no activity
- 151 total pending bills sitting on Pelosi's desk

Cabbage News Network Week #180