Tipsheet — Presented by Goldman Sachs: Governors' races see flood of pro-Trump candidates

View in your browser     Presented by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices   Governors' races see flood of pro-Trump candidates By Julia Manchester   Pro-Trump candidates are racing to launch gubernatorial campaigns across the country, posing a test for the former president’s political brand in a number of key states going into 2022. Over the July 4 holiday weekend, former GOP Chairman Allen West became the second primary challenger against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), while Republican Geoff Diehl announced he was running for governor in Massachusetts, potentially sparking a challenge against Gov. Charlie Baker (R), who has yet to announce whether he is running for another term. Read the full story here     Republican immigration proposal falls flat By Rebecca Beitsch and Rafael Bernal   A joint immigration proposal by two top Senate Republicans was received with jeers among immigration advocates on both sides of the aisle, but some observers see it as an escape valve if Senate rules don't allow Democrats to push through their version of immigration reform. Read the full story here       Alaska GOP endorses Murkowski primary challenger By Celine Castronuovo   The Alaska Republican Party endorsed GOP Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka on Saturday, breaking away from longtime incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska). Read the full story here     Murkowski: Trump has 'threatened to do a lot' to those who stand up to him By Caroline Vakil   Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) acknowledged the ways in which her opposition to former President Trump during his tenure in office could impact the 2022 Alaska midterms. Read the full story here     Biden urged to harden government for future pandemics By Morgan Chalfant and Nathaniel Weixel   Public health experts are urging the Biden administration to harden the federal government for future crises, warning that the U.S. is not prepared for the next pandemic. Read the full story here     Pfizer to brief US health officials on coronavirus booster shot: report By Celine Castronuovo   Pfizer is expected to brief U.S. health officials on the need for a COVID-19 booster shot in the upcoming days, several sources told The Washington Post. Read the full story here     Surfside building collapse death toll reaches 86 By Jordan Williams   The death toll from the Surfside, Fla., condo collapse has now reached 86, officials said Saturday morning. Read the full story here       G-20 finance ministers back global tax overhaul By Naomi Jagoda   Finance officials in the Group of 20 (G-20) on Saturday endorsed “key components” of a framework for an international tax overhaul that is a top priority of the Biden administration. Read the full story here     Robert E. Lee statue taken down in Charlottesville By Jordan Williams   The city of Charlottesville, Va., has taken down a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, marking the end of a years-long effort to have it removed. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for The Hill Tipsheet       Forward this Tipsheet       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2021 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.

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