CONCORD, N.H. (CBS) — Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to New Hampshire this week. The White House confirmed that Harris will travel to Plymouth and Concord on Friday. There were no additional details released about the VP’s trip. But high-ranking members of President Joe Biden’s administration have been traveling around the country on a “Help Is Here” tour to promote the $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan that became law in March. First Lady Jill Biden visited Christa McAuliffe Elementary School in Concord, N.H. last month. She was there to focus on safely reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. ...
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Jimmy Carter remembers Mondale as ‘best vice president in our country’s history’
Former President Carter honored his former vice president, Walter Mondale, after Mondale died on Monday at the age of 93. “Today I mourn the passing of my dear friend Walter Mondale, who I consider the best vice president in our country’s history,” Carter said in a statement shared on Twitter by The Carter Center. “During our administration, Fritz used his political skill and personal integrity to transform the vice presidency into a dynamic, policy-driving force that had never been seen before and still exists today,” Carter continued. “He was an invaluable partner and an able servant of the people of Minnesota, the United States, and the world.” ADVERTISEMENT Statement from Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter Biden orders flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Mondale The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Tensions rise as U.S. waits for Derek Chauvin verdict Walter Mondale was our first consequential vice president MORE on the passing of Walter Mondale is below. pic.twitter.com/SOqAmTSYo6 — The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) April 20, 2021 Carter said Mondale “provided us all with a model for public service and private behavior.” Mondale served as vice president during Carter’s single term in the White House. He also represented Minnesota in the Senate for 12 years and ran as the Democratic presidential nominee in 1984. Both current Minnesota senators honored Mondale on social media on Monday. ADVERTISEMENT “I loved Walter Mondale and I’m not the only one. Mondale was a giant not only because of the positions he held—Minnesota Attorney General, U.S. Senator, Vice President, Democratic Presidential candidate and Ambassador—but because of the work that he did,” Sen. Tina Smith Tina Flint Smith Jimmy Carter remembers Mondale as 'best vice president in our country's history' Democratic senators call on CDC to boost accessibility of vaccine scheduling for seniors Democrats near pressure point ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping to Appear at US-Led Global Climate Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping will speak Thursday at the global summit on climate change organized by U.S. President Joe Biden. Hua Chunying, a spokeswoman at the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said in a written statement Wednesday that President Xi will deliver an “important speech” during the virtual conference. Xi is among 40 world leaders invited by President Biden to attend the two-day virtual summit, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Russian President Vladimir Putin. His acceptance comes days after John Kerry, Biden’s special envoy on climate change, held talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xie Zhenhua, in Shanghai. Xi’s appearance is his first with Biden since the latter took office in January, and comes amid increasing tensions between the two economic superpowers over a host of issues, including Beijing’s tightening control on semi-autonomous Hong Kong and its brutal treatment of ethnic Uyghur Muslims in northwestern Xinjiang province. But the two countries have apparently found common ground on reducing climate change, as they are the world’s two biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses, which is directly linked to climate change. The global climate summit is part of Biden’s efforts to restore U.S. leadership after his predecessor Donald Trump’s dismissive attitude towards the issue, including withdrawing from the 2015 Paris Agreement that set a cap on global carbon emissions. Biden rejoined the agreement immediately after taking office. ...
Biden Called The Floyd Family After The Verdict, Here’s What He Said
George Floyd’s family attorney Ben Crump tweeted out a video of the Floyd family speaking on the phone with President Joe Biden after the jury found Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges. In a video posted to Crump’s Twitter account, one of Floyd’s family members can be heard saying, “how are you doing” after picking up the president’s call. “Feeling better now,” Biden said, “nothing is going to make it all better, but at least, God, now there’s some justice.” President Biden and VP Harris call the Floyd family after the GUILTY verdict! Thank you @POTUS & @VP for your support! We hope that we can count on you for the police reform we NEED in America! ✊???? pic.twitter.com/cg4V2D5tlI — Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) April 20, 2021 Biden, who has previously been in contact with the Floyd family, also shared a reflection on comments previously made by Gianna Floyd , George Floyd’s daughter. “I think of Gianna’s comment, ‘my dad is going to change the world.’ He’s going to start to change it now,” Biden said. (RELATED: Biden Called Floyd Family, Told Them He Is Praying For Them, Brother Says) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stephen Jackson Sr. (@_stak5_) “You’re an incredible family. I wish I were there just to put my arms around you,” Biden remarked. “We’ve been watching every second of this and the vice president and all of us … we’re all so relieved. Not just one verdict, but all three. Guilty on all three counts,” he added. “I’m anxious to see you guys, I really am,” Biden went on, “We’re going to get a lot more done … we’re going to stay at it ‘til we get it done.” “Hopefully this is the momentum for the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act to get passed and have you sign,” Crump said in reply to Biden’s promise to get more done. “You got it, pal,” Biden replied, “That and a lot more.” “This can be our first shot at dealing with genuine ...
DOJ to probe Minneapolis police
Attorney General Merrick Garland Merrick Garland Biden says Chauvin verdict is step forward in fight against racial injustice Senate confirms Biden's nominee for No. 2 official at DOJ Why Biden's gun policy doesn't go far enough MORE announced Wednesday morning that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will open an investigation into the policing practices of law enforcement in Minneapolis. The investigation comes a day after a jury in Minneapolis found former city police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last May. “Although the state's prosecution was successful, I know that nothing can fill the void that the loved ones of George Floyd have felt since his death,” Garland said Wednesday morning. ADVERTISEMENT “Yesterday's verdict in the state criminal trial does not address potentially systemic policing issues in Minneapolis.” The DOJ under President Biden Joe Biden Biden overruled Blinken, top officials on initial refugee cap decision: report Suicide bombing hits Afghan security forces Jim Jordan, Val Demings get in shouting match about police during hearing MORE had been expected to use such "pattern or practice" investigations as the country grapples with police brutality, systemic racism and potential sweeping reforms. The move tees up greater federal oversight of local police departments, giving the DOJ an avenue to bring civil suits against police departments with a pattern of using excessive force or discriminatory practices against certain groups of people, such as people of color or people with disabilities. The result of such an investigation is often a consent decree that effectively gives the DOJ oversight of local police departments for years at a time. “I have been involved in the legal system in one way or another for most of my adult life. I know that justice is sometimes slow, sometimes elusive and sometimes ...
