Coronavirus relief talks are so hobbled that hopes are fading for any sort of breakthrough before September
. Marianne and Bres report that some cursory outreach to Democrats by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin quickly led to nothing after Democratic leaders said the Trump administration appeared to be holding fast to its earlier negotiating position.
In the meantime, Democrats and Mnuchin talked past each other publicly, revealing just how far from an accord they are:“The White House is not budging from their position concerning the size and scope of a legislative package. We have again made clear to the administration that we are willing to resume negotiations once they start to take this process seriously.”Pelosi’s “statement is not an accurate reflection of our conversation.
--And it’s not just about reporters. At least two GOP congressmen are already signaling that the party shouldn’t be welcoming Greene or her ilk. “Qanon is a fabrication … Could be Russian propaganda or a basement dweller,” said Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Wednesday. “Regardless, no place in Congress for these conspiracies.”--Outgoing Rep.
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