Tipsheet — Presented by Charter Communications: How the delta variant took over the US

View in your browser   Presented by the Citizens' Climate Lobby   How the delta variant took over the US BY JUSTINE COLEMAN   The delta variant has overtaken the U.S. in a matter of weeks as it spreads around the world in what President Biden’s chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci called a “global outbreak” of the strain. The highly contagious variant of COVID-19 is considered at least two times more contagious than the previously dominant alpha strain, and experts say the increased transmissibility has likely fueled the surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths nationwide. But much is still unknown about delta as scientists scramble to better understand the strain. Read the full story here     Vietnam shadow hangs over Biden decision on Afghanistan BY BRETT SAMUELS   President Biden is facing a potential foreign policy and humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan as the Taliban makes rapid gains, capturing major cities and prompting concerns over the safety of U.S. diplomatic personnel and civilians on the ground. Read the full story here     A MESSAGE FROM CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS   We believe internet access for all means opportunity for everyone. That’s why we’re investing billions to extend our network to reach those who need it most. Learn more.   Federal judge rejects effort to block eviction moratorium BY JOHN KRUZEL   A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Friday rejected a request from a group of landlords to block the Biden administration’s renewed eviction moratorium. Read the full story here     CDC advisers recommend third vaccine dose for immunocompromised BY NATHANIEL WEIXEL   A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel on Friday recommended additional shots of coronavirus vaccines for certain immunocompromised Americans. Read the full story here     Moderates vow to block budget to secure infrastructure funding BY MIKE LILLIS AND JORDAN WILLIAMS   A group of House moderates is throwing a wrench in the Democrats' two-prong economic agenda, threatening to block a multitrillion-dollar budget bill until party leaders enact the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure package, according to a letter obtained by The Hill. Read the full story here     A tale of two chambers: Trump's power holds in House, wanes in Senate BY MIKE LILLIS AND SCOTT WONG   The infrastructure debate dominating Capitol Hill this summer is highlighting the sharp contrast between the chambers when it comes to the influence of former President Trump over the GOP. Read the full story here     US Embassy in Kabul urges staff to destroy sensitive material BY CELINE CASTRONUOVO   The U.S. Embassy in Kabul on Friday ordered staff to destroy classified and other sensitive materials as the office prepares to reduce its number of diplomats amid growing territorial gains by the Taliban, a State Department spokesperson confirmed to The Hill.  Read the full story here     A MESSAGE FROM CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS   We believe internet access for all means opportunity for everyone. That’s why we’re investing billions to extend our network to reach those who need it most. Learn more.   Infrastructure bill is a win for Biden — and for America BY ARMSTRONG WILLIAMS   OPINION l My hope is that this legislation is a step in the right direction, demonstrating that the United States is coming back together — one country, united for the betterment and strengthening of our highest ideals. Read the full story here     Don't believe the White House hype: Biden is ruining the economy, not fixing it BY JUSTIN HASKINS   OPINION l Although the creation of 943,000 new jobs in July is undoubtedly good news, the Biden administration deserves very little credit for these gains. And even more importantly, when put into proper context, the recent jobs figures are, at best, a huge disappointment.  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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