MLB moves All-Star Game from Atlanta over Georgia voting law
Major League Baseball (MLB) announced Friday that it will be moving this summer’s All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to Georgia’s new voting law. Multiple other corporations have condemned the law. Supporters of the Georgia law say the changes it makes to the state’s voting system are necessary to bolster confidence in elections. Opponents, including many high-profile activist groups, say it will lead to longer lines, partisan control of elections and more difficult logistics for voters trying to cast their ballots by mail.
U.S. Capitol police officer killed in attack at Capitol checkpoint
One Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured Friday when a man crashed his vehicle into them near the U.S. Capitol. The slain officer was identified as William “Billy” Evans, an 18-year veteran and father of two children. Several people familiar with the investigation identified the driver as Noah Green. Green reportedly struggled with drug use and paranoia.
Biden unveils infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden announced his $2 trillion infrastructure plan Wednesday. Speaking at a carpenters training facility in Pittsburgh, Biden urged Congress to act on his proposal, called the American Jobs Plan, saying that it would create millions of jobs and help fight climate change. The plan would rebuild 20,000 miles of roads, expand access to clean water and broadband and invest in care for the elderly.
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