The leaders of the House Blue Dog Coalition and the House Blue Dog Task Force on National Security on Thursday sent a letter to House and Senate leaders calling for action to prevent foreign interference in U.S. elections and to secure election systems.

The House Blue Dog Coalition, a group of 26 moderate Democrats, urged congressional leaders to “put politics aside and pursue bipartisan solutions” to bolster election security ahead of 2020. 

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“We are calling on Congress to take further action to secure our elections, punish Russia for its attempts to meddle in the 2016 and 2018 elections, and deter our adversaries from meddling in future U.S. elections,” the leaders of the Blue Dog Coalition and the Task Force wrote. “The threat to our national security could not be more clear.”

The letter was sent to Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiPelosi accuses Pence of ‘selling out the Constitution to line Trump’s pockets’ Overnight Health Care: Watchdog details severe trauma suffered by separated children | Judge approves B CVS-Aetna merger | House Dem Caucus chair backs ‘Medicare for All’ House Democratic Caucus chairman announces support for ‘Medicare for All’ MORE (D-Calif.), House Majority Leader Steny HoyerSteny Hamilton HoyerOn The Money: China poses high-risk test for Trump | White House wish list includes border wall funds | Greenspan sees negative rates on horizon | Google to pay 0 million fine to FTC over kids’ privacy on YouTube White House wish list includes money for Trump wall Congress set for chaotic fall sprint MORE (D-Md.), Minority Leader Kevin McCarthyKevin Owen McCarthyHow Trump can avoid a GOP fumble on health care that could derail his reelection Republicans suffer whiplash from Trump’s erratic week Steve King defends remarks on rape, incest MORE (R-Calif.), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellTwo coal miners demand McGrath stop using their images in McConnell attack ad Jerry Moran: ‘I wouldn’t be surprised’ if Pompeo ran for Senate in Kansas Jim Carrey: Osama bin Laden ‘doesn’t hold a candle to Mitch McConnell’ on US deaths MORE (R-Ky.) and Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerPush on ‘surprise’ medical bills hits new roadblocks FEMA chief: Transfer of agency funds for immigration ‘not affecting our preparedness whatsoever’ Pelosi, Schumer call on McConnell to take up background check bill after Texas shooting MORE (D-N.Y.). 

The House has passed two major election security bills earlier this year, both along party lines. 

The SAFE Act, passed in June, would provide states with $600 million for election security efforts, and would also ban voting machines from being connected to the internet and from being manufactured outside the U.S. The House also approved the For the People Act, which includes sweeping language on election security and voting reform.

Both bills have been blocked from a vote in the Senate by Republicans, who cite concerns around federalizing elections. 

Senate Democrats launched a sustained campaign this summer to pressure Republicans to allow votes on these bills and others on election security, with Schumer sending a separate letter Thursday to Senate Democrats emphasizing election security going into the fall. 

The House Blue Dogs noted that all members of Congress have “sworn to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, both foreign and domestic,” adding that “it is our sacred duty to uphold that oath to our country.” 

“A lack of action by Congress to secure our elections would embolden our adversaries and pose a danger to the national security of the United States,” the House Blue Dogs wrote. “Americans must have confidence in the security of our country’s electoral process in order to ensure full faith in every election’s result, no matter the outcome.”

The letter was signed by Blue Dog leaders Reps. Stephanie MurphyStephanie MurphyBlue Dog Democrats urge action on election security Lawmakers urge DNC to name Asian American debate moderator Democratic leaders seek to have it both ways on impeachment MORE (D-Fla.), Lou CorreaJose (Lou) Luis CorreaBlue Dog Democrats urge action on election security House Democrats unveil bill to ensure citizenship for children of service members Members to have little time to question Mueller MORE (D-Calif.), Kurt SchraderWalter (Kurt) Kurt SchraderBlue Dog Democrats urge action on election security The Hill’s Morning Report: Trump walks back from ‘send her back’ chants House approves bill raising minimum wage to per hour MORE (D-Ore.), Jefferson Van Drew (D-N.J.), Tom O’Halleran (D-Ariz.), Anthony Brindisi (D-N.Y.) and Kendra HornKendra Suzanne HornBlue Dog Democrats urge action on election security Centrist House Democrats press for committees to follow pay-go rule The Hill’s Morning Report: Trump walks back from ‘send her back’ chants MORE (D-Okla.).

The Solomon Islands announced Wednesday that it will sever its diplomatic ties with Taiwan and align itself with mainland China, Reuters reported.

“We cannot sit for the next 40 years with our friends Taiwan. It is time that we make new friends – it’s time that we should move on with our life,” senior minister Peter Shanel Agovaka told a parliamentary committee.

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“Our new relationship will deal with a One China policy; a One China policy that recognizes only Beijing as the official government administration,” he said in a recording obtained by Reuters.

The switch, which still needs to be formalized, would leave only 16 countries recognizing Taiwan.

A shift in alliances from the South Pacific archipelago would signal a win for China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province.

Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state with a democratic government.

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang would only say that China was willing to have relations with all countries on the basis of the “one China” principle when asked about the switch, according to Reuters.

Taiwan said it is watching developments in the Solomons.

“Relationship with Solomon Islands currently is stable, but we are closely monitoring the situation and development,” said Joanne Ou, spokeswoman for Taiwan’s foreign ministry, according to Reuters.

The U.S. does not recognize Taiwan as a separate government because of its acknowledgment of Beijing’s “One China” policy, but has supported the island through arms sales and is bound by law to help Taiwan defend itself.

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A federal judge ruled on Thursday that a University of Southern California law professor can sue the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) after the agency rejected his vanity plate request.

Jonathan Kotler, who teaches at the university’s Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism, is a “long-time fan” of the London-based Fulham soccer team and wanted to get a vanity plate that read “COYW” — an abbreviation of the team’s slogan, “Come on You Whites” — according to the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

After the team “enjoyed its most successful season in recent years” in 2018, Kotler applied for the vanity plate with the state DMV.

His request was denied, with an official citing a California regulation that prohibits a license plate that “may carry connotations offensive to good taste and decency,” the complaint reads.

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“‘Come on You Whites’ can have racial connotations,’” a DMV official wrote in a letter sent Kotler.

Kotler filed a lawsuit in April, alleging that his First Amendment rights had been violated. The suit also seeks to stop the state from “continuing to enforce the ban on personalized license plate configurations that ‘may carry connotations offensive to good taste and decency.’”

While the state filed a motion to dismiss the case, U.S. District Court Judge George Wu wrote that “the Court thinks it strains believability to argue that viewers perceive the government as speaking through personalized vanity plates.” 

Wu continued: “Although randomly-generated registration numbers, and license plates in general, may be closely identified with the state in the mind of the public, the same is not true of the personalized messages on vanity plates.”

The ruling comes nearly a week after New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said a driver in his state can keep her “PB4WEGO” vanity license plate — representing a shortened version of a phrase parents often tell their kids before getting in the car for a road trip — overruling the state’s DMV.

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MISS THE 7-HOUR (!) CLIMATE FORUM? HERE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS: 2020 Democratic presidential contenders took part in a marathon climate forum on CNN on Wednesday. Here are some of the key moments.

 

Biden defends ties to former fossil fuel executive

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Joe BidenJoe BidenHuman Rights Campaign, CNN to hold LGBTQ town hall with 2020 Democrats Trade war with China won’t end in 2020 The Hill’s Morning Report — The wall problem confronting Dems and the latest on Dorian MORE had to play defense during CNN’s climate town hall Wednesday. He started his portion of the night answering a question about news that he would attend a fundraiser hosted by a former fossil fuel executive.

An audience member asked Biden about the scheduled fundraiser for Thursday with Andrew Goldman, a co-founder of Houston-based natural gas producer Western LNG. The meeting was first reported Wednesday by CNBC.

Biden has signed the No Fossil Fuel Pledge, an agreement that his campaign would not accept donations from the fossil fuel industry or its executives.

“He’s not a fossil fuel executive,” Biden said, adding that he supports suing the fossil fuel industry over its contributions to climate change.

CNN’s Anderson Cooper later clarified that Goldman no longer had any day-to-day functions with the company.

More on Biden’s remarks here.

 

Sanders says he’d reverse Trump decision rolling back lightbulb standards: ‘Duh’: 

Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersUE Local President on Endorsement: Bernie walks the walk Sanders under fire for remarks on population control Trade war with China won’t end in 2020 MORE (I-Vt.) said he would move swiftly to reverse a decision from the Trump administration Tuesday that eliminated Obama-era efficiency standards for lightbulbs.

Asked by Anderson Cooper at the CNN climate town hall whether he would reverse the decision, Sanders responded with a long drawn out “Duh.” 

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Buttigieg blames Trump and congressional ‘enablers’ for inaction on climate change:

Democratic presidential hopeful Pete ButtigiegPeter (Pete) Paul ButtigiegThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump doubles down on Dorian’s threat to Alabama Buttigieg on Trump hurricane map: ‘I feel sorry for the president’ Human Rights Campaign, CNN to hold LGBTQ town hall with 2020 Democrats MORE on Wednesday blamed President TrumpDonald John TrumpSmoot-Hawley fearmongering continues Jerry Moran: ‘I wouldn’t be surprised’ if Pompeo ran for Senate in Kansas The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump doubles down on Dorian’s threat to Alabama MORE and “enablers” in Congress for the nation’s inaction on climate change.

“It’s not just him. It’s all of the enablers in the congressional GOP,” Buttigieg said at CNN’s climate town hall.

“I mean, Congress right now it’s like a room full of doctors arguing about what to do over a cancer patient. And half of them are arguing over whether medication or surgery is the best approach. And the other half is saying cancer doesn’t exist,” he said.

More on Buttigieg from the forum here.

 

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INTERIOR IN HOT WATER: A top government watchdog says the Trump administration violated the law when it used funds taken from park entrance fees to keep national parks open during this year’s partial government shutdown.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) concluded in its investigation released Thursday that the Interior Department and National Park Service (NPS) violated the AntiDeficiency Act and the purpose statute by using congressional funds to pay government workers to clean park bathrooms and maintain sites when part of the federal government was shuttered during the record-long shutdown.

“Interior disregarded not only the laws themselves but also the congressional prerogatives that underlie them. Instead of carrying out the law, Interior improperly imposed its own will,” Thomas Armstrong, GAO general counsel, wrote in his 16-page legal opinion.

The opinion followed requests by various House and Senate lawmakers to look into the Trump administration’s January decision to use the park recreational fees, also known as FLREA funds, to keep highly trafficked national parks open despite the shutdown. 

The unprecedented decision authorized the use of up to $250 million in funds to keep parks running, according to internal documents obtained by The Hill. 

In his letter, Armstrong blasted the Interior Department for its violation of the law and its failure to respond to GAO requests for an explanation, the agency’s legal view of the matter and other information. The details were due by June 7.

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CONGRESS’S CLIMATE GAME PLAN: Democrats have listed putting an end to offshore drilling as a top priority once Congress returns next week.

House Majority Leader Steny HoyerSteny Hamilton HoyerOn The Money: China poses high-risk test for Trump | White House wish list includes border wall funds | Greenspan sees negative rates on horizon | Google to pay 0 million fine to FTC over kids’ privacy on YouTube White House wish list includes money for Trump wall Congress set for chaotic fall sprint MORE (D-Md.) said the chamber would consider blocking offshore drilling in almost all waters surrounding the U.S. when Congress reconvenes next week after the August recess.

“The House will take up three bills that will block oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, and in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. These bills will help protect our environment and the economies of coastal communities that rely on tourism, outdoor recreation, and fishing,” Hoyer wrote in a letter.  

The House already voted to block offshore drilling in those areas for a year by including those measures in the Department of the Interior budget. 

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OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY: 

Death toll rises to 23 in Bahamas, as stories of survival emerge, The New York Times reports.

Oil rises 0.1 percent to $56.30 as US inventories decline, CNBC reports.

California single-use plastic ban comes down to the wire, the Los Angeles Times reports.

 

ICYMI: Stories from Wednesday…

-White House adviser gives Trump cover on Alabama hurricane claim

-Dems to push for offshore drilling ban when Congress reconvenes

-Former BLM leadership opposes ‘ill-advised move’ of the agency

-Federal watchdog: Trump admin broke law by pulling from park entrance fees during shutdown

-British Columbia residents, visitors raise $3 million to save swath of wilderness from development

-Sanders under fire for remarks on population control

GOP lawmakers are grumbling over President TrumpDonald John TrumpSmoot-Hawley fearmongering continues Jerry Moran: ‘I wouldn’t be surprised’ if Pompeo ran for Senate in Kansas The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump doubles down on Dorian’s threat to Alabama MORE’s redirection of funds from military construction projects in their states and districts to his promised wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Their uneasiness stems from this week’s announcement by Secretary of Defense Mark EsperMark EsperDemocrats walk tightrope in fight over Trump wall funds Overnight Defense: Hurricane-hit bases to lose funds to Trump wall | Lawmakers split on funding delayed projects | Iran to release crew members from seized ship Hurricane-hit bases among those losing funds to Trump wall MORE that $3.6 billion will be stripped from 127 projects at U.S. bases, including some in states where GOP senators are up for reelection.

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Congressional Republicans now face the fraught task of assuring their constituents that the projects won’t be canceled while also working with the Defense Department and Democrats to craft legislation that will replenish or “backfill” the funding — all while not coming across as publicly rebuking President Trump.

Many GOP lawmakers are upset that Trump issued an emergency declaration in February to carry out the cash shift. 

Sen. Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsJuan Williams: McConnell’s Supreme Court hypocrisy Murphy sees ‘path’ to White House deal on background checks Democrats see golden opportunity to take Georgia Senate seat MORE (R-Maine), who is up for reelection, said she doesn’t believe the president has the constitutional authority to divert the money.

“Each of these projects was recommended by the administration, passed by both the Senate and the House, signed into law by the president, and while there is some discretion that he has to move money around, I think that his executive order exceeds his discretion,” she said during an event Wednesday in Maine.

Congress voted this year to block Trump’s emergency declaration, but lawmakers fell short of the votes needed to override the president’s subsequent veto. 

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Trump’s emergency declaration prompted Esper to inform congressional leaders this week that in order to build 175 miles of the wall on the southern border, some $1.1 billion would need to be cut from projects across 23 states, according to a letter to congressional leaders.

Sen. Mitt RomneyWillard (Mitt) Mitt RomneyDemocrats walk tightrope in fight over Trump wall funds On The Money: China poses high-risk test for Trump | White House wish list includes border wall funds | Greenspan sees negative rates on horizon | Google to pay 0 million fine to FTC over kids’ privacy on YouTube GOP senators object to White House delaying home-state projects for border wall MORE (R-Utah), whose state is set to lose a combined $54 million for two military projects, said he was “disappointed” by the decision, while noting that “funding the border wall is an important priority.” 

“The Executive Branch should use the appropriate channels in Congress, rather than divert already appropriated funding away from military construction projects and therefore undermining military readiness,” he said in a statement Wednesday.

Sen. Mike LeeMichael (Mike) Shumway LeeDemocrats walk tightrope in fight over Trump wall funds On The Money: China poses high-risk test for Trump | White House wish list includes border wall funds | Greenspan sees negative rates on horizon | Google to pay 0 million fine to FTC over kids’ privacy on YouTube GOP senators object to White House delaying home-state projects for border wall MORE (R-Utah) added to that sentiment by saying, “Congress has been ceding far too much powers to the executive branch for decades and it is far past time for Congress to restore the proper balance of power between the three branches.” 

He also called for Congress to “correct the imbalances caused by the National Emergencies Act.”

But other Republicans have been muted in their criticism, even if their states are getting hit.

“We continue to face a very real crisis at the southern border,” House Armed Services Committee ranking member Mac ThornberryWilliam (Mac) McClellan ThornberryOvernight Defense: Hurricane-hit bases to lose funds to Trump wall | Lawmakers split on funding delayed projects | Iran to release crew members from seized ship Hurricane-hit bases among those losing funds to Trump wall GOP lawmakers call for provisions barring DOD funds for border wall to be dropped MORE (R-Texas) said in a statement Wednesday. “I regret that the president has been forced to divert funding for our troops to address the crisis.”

Sen. Martha McSallyMartha Elizabeth McSallyDemocrats walk tightrope in fight over Trump wall funds Hurricane-hit bases among those losing funds to Trump wall The 10 counties that will decide the 2020 election MORE (R-Ariz.), who faces a tough reelection campaign, downplayed the effect on her home state, saying a project at Ft. Huachuca had already been delayed because of an “ongoing environmental cleanup that is taking longer than expected.” 

Her office initially said only $30,000 would be deferred from Arizona, but later said it was $30 million.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellTwo coal miners demand McGrath stop using their images in McConnell attack ad Jerry Moran: ‘I wouldn’t be surprised’ if Pompeo ran for Senate in Kansas Jim Carrey: Osama bin Laden ‘doesn’t hold a candle to Mitch McConnell’ on US deaths MORE (R), whose home state of Kentucky will be hit by the funding shuffle to the tune of nearly $63 million, recently talked to Esper regarding the issue “and is committed to protecting funding for the Ft. Campbell Middle School project,” a spokesman for McConnell told The Hill.

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“We would not be in this situation if Democrats were serious about protecting our homeland and worked with us to provide the funding needed to secure our borders during our appropriations process,” the spokesman said.

Democrats, meanwhile, have blamed the GOP for failing to stand up to Trump on the emergency declaration. 

Democrat MJ Hegar, who is seeking to unseat Sen. John Cornyn (R) in 2020, said in a statement Thursday that the Texas senator “should be ashamed that he enabled his political allies to steal $38.5 million from projects to improve the conditions at Fort Bliss and Joint Base San Antonio for our men and women in uniform.”

Hegar also said that Cornyn earlier this year “stood behind his political ally and voted in favor of the Emergency Declaration, which has enabled these national security funds to be ripped away from Texas bases.”

Ten Republican senators who are up for reelection next year voted in support of Trump’s emergency declaration but will have funding diverted from their state: Bill CassidyWilliam (Bill) Morgan CassidyPush on ‘surprise’ medical bills hits new roadblocks Iowa professor resigns after saying he’s affiliated with antifa A cash advance to consider MORE (La.), Cornyn, Cory GardnerCory Scott GardnerHurricane-hit bases among those losing funds to Trump wall Democrat Mike Johnston ends Senate bid in Colorado Democrats see golden opportunity to take Georgia Senate seat MORE (Colo.), Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamHurricane-hit bases among those losing funds to Trump wall Graham calls on Barr to declassify files on DOJ watchdog’s Russia probe GOP faces new pressure to act on guns MORE (S.C.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Miss.), James InhofeJames (Jim) Mountain InhofeGun debate to shape 2020 races GOP lawmakers call for provisions barring DOD funds for border wall to be dropped Senate Democrats push for arms control language in defense policy bill MORE (Okla.), McConnell, McSally, Dan SullivanDaniel Scott SullivanOvernight Defense: Esper sworn in as Pentagon chief | Confirmed in 90-8 vote | Takes helm as Trump juggles foreign policy challenges | Senators meet with woman accusing defense nominee of sexual assault Alarm sounds over census cybersecurity concerns Senate sets new voting record with Iran war measure MORE (Alaska) and Thom TillisThomas (Thom) Roland TillisHurricane-hit bases among those losing funds to Trump wall Democrats see golden opportunity to take Georgia Senate seat Trump to hold campaign rally in North Carolina day before special House election MORE (N.C.).

McSally, Gardner and Tillis are among those viewed as vulnerable heading into their reelection campaigns.

“It’s unfortunate Democrats can’t defend the border and defend the country at the same time. If they could, we would have a border that was secure and no need for other funding to secure the border,” Gardner said in a statement Thursday. “Six months ago, they said there was no crisis at the border. Now they admit there is a crisis but won’t pay to help fix it.” 

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) says senators like Tillis, McSally, Gardner, Cornyn, Graham and McConnell are “directly responsible for their own states losing millions of dollars in funding for critical military construction projects.”

“Because of their self-serving politics and their spineless inability to stand up to the White House, [GOP senators] failed a basic test of leadership and now military installations in their states are paying the price,” DSCC spokesman Stewart Boss said in a statement.

Sen. Tammy DuckworthLadda (Tammy) Tammy DuckworthLawmakers mark anniversary of Martin Luther King ‘I have a dream’ speech Here are 5 controversial things Joe Walsh has said Overnight Defense: Dems talk Afghanistan, nukes at Detroit debate | Senate panel advances Hyten nomination | Iranian foreign minister hit with sanctions | Senate confirms UN ambassador MORE (D-Ill.), an Army veteran, said Trump’s “inappropriate move” makes it clear that he “cares more about appearing to keep his ridiculous campaign promises than he does about keeping the nation’s promises to our troops.”

“Trump’s reckless politicization of vital military funds will waste taxpayer dollars and ultimately harm our military’s readiness, our troops’ quality of life and our national security,” Duckworth said in a statement Wednesday.

Democrats are likely to prolong the political headache for Republicans leading up to Election Day 2020. Under the National Emergencies Act, Democrats can force votes on resolutions of disapproval every sixth months, with the next vote as soon as mid-September.  

The House and Senate will soon face the challenge of coming together to figure out a solution in the annual defense policy bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act. 

The GOP-controlled Senate already agreed to fund the deferred military projects in its bill, but the Democratic-led House said it won’t agree to do the same.

“I think it’s going to be difficult with members of the House to try to get them to backfill the money. This is a showdown that we’ve seen coming for a long time,” said Todd Harrison, a defense budget expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. 

If House Democrats refuse to authorize the backfilled money, affected military construction projects might be terminated. 

But giving the administration the money it has requested, Harrison said, is “basically giving the president the green light to do this again.” 

“If they want to avoid contradicting the president publicly, but they also want to protect these projects and their constituents that depend on then, then I think the most logical course of action is to just keep working on the side to make sure the money gets restored,” Harrison said. 

“And then they can try to go to their constitutes and say, ‘Hey, it’s only temporary. We’re going to get the money put back. Don’t worry.’”

Joe BidenJoe BidenJoe Biden’s record – not his gaffes – is dooming his campaign Nebraska Farmers Union president calls for government action on climate change The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Dorian lashes Florida’s coast MORE had to play defense during CNN’s climate town hall Wednesday, starting his portion of the night answering a question about news he would attend a fundraiser hosted by a former fossil fuel executive the following day.

An audience member asked Biden about the scheduled fundraiser with Andrew Goldman, a co-founder of Houston-based natural gas producer Western LNG. The meeting was first reported Wednesday by CNBC.

 

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Biden has signed the No Fossil Fuel Pledge, an agreement that his campaign would not accept donations from the fossil fuel industry or its executives.

 

“He’s not a fossil fuel executive,” Biden said, adding that he supports suing the fossil fuel industry over its contributions to climate change.

 

CNN’s Anderson Cooper later clarified that Goldman no longer had any day to day functions with the company.

 

Biden said his staff told told him Goldman “was not on the board, or not involved at all in the operation of the company.”

 

He added that if that turns out to be false, he wouldn’t “in any way accept his help.”

 

“We check every single contribution,” Biden said.

 

On Twitter, Biden adviser Symone SandersSymone SandersMonmouth acknowledges poll showing Biden losing support was ‘outlier’ Democratic contenders unload on news media Biden’s gaffes pile up, worrying some supporters MORE echoed those words.

 

“VP Biden signed a pledge not to take money from fossil fuel executives. He stands by it, and he has not violated it,” she wrote.

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Arcadia Group is set to move forward with its restructuring plans after
two US landlords dropped challenges against two of its company voluntary
arrangements (CVAs).

The decision came following “significant and constructive dialogue” with
the two landlords, Arcadia said in a statement on Tuesday.

Ian Grabiner, CEO of Arcadia Group, said: “With these legal challenges
now withdrawn all the components of the CVAs can now be implemented. On
behalf of the board, I would like to thank all of our staff, customers and
creditors for their loyal support during this tough period for retail
businesses. We can now look forward to implementing our strategy and
delivering our growth plan for the group.”

Arcadia, which owns Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge, Wallis,
Evans and Burton, received the green light in June by its creditors to
move forward with plans to close 23 of its stores across the UK and Ireland.

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Once the final whistle sounded to cement France’s second World Cup title, fans across the country let out their emotions and let Les Bleus know just how they felt about their accomplishment.

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It seems a bit hard to imagine that anybody plans on being productive in France this week.

You can get a full recap of Sunday’s contest between France and Croatia here.

Reese Witherspoon is entering the world of unscripted TV!

The movie star, mogul, and mother of three will star in her first unscripted series, Shine On With Reese, which will highlight women who have created their own unique paths to success, AT&T and Hello Sunshine—Witherspoon’s female-driven media company—announced Tuesday.

“I am thrilled to have such like-minded, creative collaborators at AT&T to help Hello Sunshine pursue our mission of elevating and showcasing the voices of women that we have such admiration and respect for,” Witherspoon, 42, said in a press release.

“I am so excited for the world to experience the stories from our partnership with AT&T, which are set to be equal parts entertaining, inspiring, thought-provoking and unabashedly real,” the Big Little Lies star added.

Witherspoon will uncover what inspires, motivates and brings joy to each of the women that the show will feature, including Dolly Parton, Ava DuVernay, Pink, America Ferrera, Kacey Musgraves, Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson and Spanx founder Sara Blakely, among others.

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“Shine On with Reese is about experiencing with Reese the stories of exceptional artists, entrepreneurs and leaders who happen to be women, and reveals how their personal journeys are unique yet relatable,” said Charlotte Koh, head of Digital Media and Programming at Hello Sunshine. “It epitomizes our goal of telling unexpected stories from interesting women’s perspectives.”

Shine On with Reese will premiere on DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW and U-Verse via the Hello Sunshine VOD channel on Tuesday, July 17.

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This isn’t the first time the actress has been charged for battery. She was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic battery after allegedly hitting her boyfriend (the charges have since been dropped), and three counts of battery on a police officer in late February after she threatened to shoot law enforcement officials if they ever showed up at her house again.

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