JARED KUSHNER told us this morning on a live “CONNECT WITH PLAYBOOK” occasion that he would play LEBRON JAMES to see if THE NBA superstar was looking to paint with President DONALD TRUMP on issues of racial justice and police brutality.
– KUSHNER: “I think, look, if LeBron James has touched the White House, and we can just touch it, we’re happy to reach him and say, ‘Listen, let’s agree on what we need to accomplish.’ And, you know, we created a non-unusual way of doing that. Array… I’m going to play it today.” History and video through Matthew Choi
– KUSHNER to find out if TRUMP has a lack of empathy: “No, however, I find that with the president it’s that he’ll say the right things, but they’re not covered and other people need me to repeat it over and over again.” he is who he is, however, makes things happen. And, you know, really Tim Scott told me in the afterlife where he said, you know, that words of encouragement aren’t the president’s love language, his movements and successes, and his effects are his language of love.” Watch the interview
WE HEAR THIS MATIN that white house chief of staff MARK MEADOWS and President NANCY PELOSI will do this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. – their first verbal exchange since Covid’s rescue talks failed a few weeks ago.
PELOSI told CAPITOL this morning that he was expecting a lot from the call.
PELOSI: “It’s a verbal exchange just to respect the fact that the president’s representative, not even the chief negotiator – that would be Steven Mnuchin – us whatever his call — what’s his call? Meadows there that employs Mnuchin.
Ben Williamson, meadows’ senior adviser, to Pelosi’s comments: “Blessed be your heart.” (h/t Erica Werner of WaPo)
– PELOSI also that Democrats would approve after TRUMP’s tax returns if Democrats occupied the House and JOE BIDEN won the presidency.
SIREN … PELOSI: “I don’t think there’s any debate. Array.. I wouldn’t legitimize a verbal exchange with him, or a debate in terms of the presidency of the United States.”
NOTE: The Trump and Biden camps have shown that they will participate in three presidential debates.
Good Thursday afternoon. THE PRESIDENT plans to prevent at FEMA headquarters at 1:05 p.m. for a briefing.
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Scoop… ALEX ISENSTADT: “Trump is about to tie Biden in the conference speech”: “Trump passed after the former vice president in everything from the economy to trade. He will also talk about Biden’s record in China, immigration, crime and his reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.
“At no time before had the electorate faced a clearer selection between two parties, two visions, two philosophies or two programs,” Trump said. “We’ve spent the last 4 years repairing the damage caused by Joe Biden over the past 47 years. At the Democratic convention, you heard a little bit about his calendar. But it’s not because they don’t have one. This is because their schedule is the maximum set of excessive proposals ever submitted through a candidate from a primary party “.
Meanwhile… GABBY ORR: “Guests of Trump’s acceptance speech get advice, but Covid-19 tests”
LAST TESTS – “Trump is about to announce the acquisition of 150 million immediate coronavirus tests,” through Dan Diamond: “Trump will announce that management has reached a $750 million deal to get 150 million evidence from Abbott Laboratories, which Americans say are in a position to be deployed in nursing homes, schools and other high-risk areas.
“Abbott won an FDA emergency approval Wednesday for the immediate test, which costs $5 and can produce effects in 15 minutes without any lab equipment. Abbott said it could produce about 50 million tests a month through October. Political
THE IMAGE OF THE CHAMAGE – “Unemployment programs fell to 1 million last week,” through Rebecca Rainey: “New task programs fell to 1 million last week, the Ministry of Labour reported Thursday. The labor market has now gone through more than five months of historic layoffs.
“Another 608,000 laid-off employees deployed for unemployment assistance through the pandemic unemployment assistance program, created for those who are historically not eligible for unemployment benefits, such as self-employed staff and structure staff. A total of 27 million employees are unemployed, according to DOL. Political
WHAT HAPPENS ON FRIDAY – SEN. KAMALA HARRIS will go down for an interview with NBC’s Craig Melvin on the “Today” screen at 7 a.m.
CNN @DJJudd: “Wisconsin Lutheran College, where Mike Pence was scheduled to speak this weekend, announces that after ‘reviewing the escalation of occasions in Kenosha, the Board of Regents and management have to jointly introduce another speaker.’ Ad
TRUMP INC…. WAPO: “Room location, hotel rates and moves: how Trump’s company billed the U.S. government. More than $900,000,” through David Fahhirehold, Josh Dawsey and Joshua Partlow: “The Secret Service had asked for a room near the president. But Mar-a-Lago said it was too late. The room was booked. Would the officials like a room in front of the president? Array.. Next time, the Secret Service didn’t take the same risk. Mar-a-Lago to e-book rooms for two weeks at a time, locking them up before the club hires them to others, according to recently published records and emails.
“Federal spending records show taxpayers have paid more than $900,000 to Trump companies since taking office. At least $570,000 came here as a result of the president’s trip, according to an investigation through the Post. Now, new federal spending documents received through The Publication through a lawsuit from public records provides more points on how the Trump organization billed the Secret Service, a type of captive client, forced to stick to Trump everywhere.
In addition to Mar-a-Lago’s rentals, documents show that the Trump organization charged ‘stay fees’ from Secret Service agents guarding Vice President Pence in Las Vegas and, in some other case, had asked agents to pay $1,300. Move. accusation ‘during a presidential stopover at a Trump hotel in Scotland.
– WHISKY TANGO FOXTROT: “The Washington Post bragably interferes with the Trump Organization’s business relations, and will have to stop,” [White House spokesman Judd] Deere wrote in his statement. “Keep in mind that we are combining a very gigantic ‘record’ about the many false stories of David Fahrenthold and others, as they are a disgrace to journalism and the American people.”
CAUTION WITH HATCH LAW – “DHS workers get a reprimand after the acting clerk gave the impression at the RNC,” through Natasha Bertrand: “Department of Homeland Security workers won an email Thursday reminding them not to interact in ‘party political activities’ to a few days later, DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf , participated in a rite of naturalization that was broadcast at the Republican National Convention.
“Wolf’s involvement in the event, which was recorded and broadcast by the RNC, provoked an early protest from Democrats who alleged that Wolf had violated the Hatch Act, a law that prevents top executive workers from engaging in partisan political activities. The letter sent Thursday to all DHS workers, received through POLICY, billed as a “withdrawal” of the Hatch Act.” Political
ECONOMY – “The Fed is going to raise inflation to bring the job to life,” through Victoria Guida: “The Fed announced Thursday that it will push to boost inflation as the pandemic stifles economic activity, a long-standing replacement policy aimed at stimulating employment as much as possible.
“Essentially, the Fed is committed not to raise interest rates until costs start to rise faster, which is likely to allow the unemployment rate to fall differently. The pivot: for now, it will target inflation above its long-term target of 2%; it can also give the Fed more ammunition to combat a long-term recession.
– WSJ: “With stimulus checks on hold, Americans spend less on groceries,” through Annie Gasparro and Jaewon Kang: “Shopkeepers are cutting spending, according to the data, a sign that Americans are on the recovery from federal unemployment remains unresolved for the top beneficiaries.
“The emerging replacement in food spending occurs after the expiration of the $600 in additional weekly unemployment checks in July. only lead to a decline in sales of more discretionary parts, such as clothing and automobiles. Wsj
ARGENTE IN THE BANK – “The $454 billion Treasury Fund remains virtually unused,” through WSJ’s Paul Kiernan: “In March, Congress awarded the Treasury Department $454 billion for the Fed’s new competitive loan efforts for troubled corporations and state and local governments.” Five months later, more than a part – $259 billion – has not yet been hired.
“Treasury cash was billed as venture capital through Trump administration officials who said at the time that up to $4 trillion could be used in Fed loans. Last week, the central bank lent only $16.4 billion under systems established with that cash. Array… Frustration is developing among some lawmakers and business teams because it has not been allocated as much cash at a time when Republicans and Democrats agree that more is needed, even if they differ in the amount. Wsj
HURACAN LAURA WATCH … AP: “Laura blows up the Gulf Coast with the wind, rain and sea wall,” through Gerald Herbert in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Stacey Plaisance in Stephensville, Louisiana: Hurricane Laura hit the Gulf Coast with fierce winds and torrential rains and unleashed a wall of seawater that can grow up to four , while Typhoon Four roared Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. At least one user died.
“Laura overcame a giant construction in Lake Charles, breaking windows as glass and debris flew to the ground. Police saw a floating casino loose and hit a bridge. But hours after it made landfall, the wind and rain were still too strong for government to look for survivors.
RECKONING RACIAL – “We can’t drop the ball”: Al Sharpton expects Washington March to shake Congress, through WSJ’s Joshua Jamerson: “Thousands of others are expected to march in the country’s capital to protest against police brutality opposed to black Americans, a demonstration is scheduled before this summer following the death of George Floyd Who won a new emergency after the police shooting of Jacob Blake this week.
“Friday’s march program includes comments from Mr. Floyd’s circle of relatives, a black guy who died while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department after a police officer held his knee around Mr. Floyd’s neck for more than 8 minutes. Blake’s father, a black resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, who shot several times in the back through police on Sunday night, is also expected to speak at the event. Under the title “March of Commitment: Get Your Knee Out of Your Neck,” it is organized through the Reverend Al Sharpton and his civil rights organization, the National Action Network. Wsj
BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK: “Covid Gag regulations in U.S. corporations put everyone at risk,” through Josh Eidelson: “employees of Amazon.com, Cargill, McDonald’s and Target say they have been told to keep quiet about Covid’s business. The same type of arches alleged in OSHA court cases opposed to Smithfield Foods, Urban Outfitters and General Electric.
“In an email notified through Bloomberg Businessweek, Delta Air Lines told its 25,000 flight attendants that” please do not tell other team members through yourself “about any covid symptoms or diagnoses. At Recreational Equipment Inc., a worker texted his colleagues to say he had tested positive and “told him not to tell anyone” and “not to post or say anything on social media.” Businessweek.
COMBATE REPORT – “On Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, cracks emerge in the pro-Trump wall,” through Kathleen Gray of NYT in St. Ignatius, Michigan: “M. Trump swept away 14 of the region’s 15 counties, beating Hillary Clinton in 2016 through a margin of 82,009 to 55,116 votes in a race she won nationwide with just 10,704 votes. Arrangement.. But while the Upper Peninsula would probably have been a strong Trump country four years ago and it’s very likely 2020, some other people in the region think the margins may not be as big.
“Gretchen Whitmer seamlessly won the race for the governorship in 2018 with only about 10 points. It particularly narrowed margins on the upper peninsula, wasting the region through 7073 votes to 26,893 votes in Trump’s 2016 victory. And others cite the lack of progress in the Great Lakes problems, climate change, the effect of Trump’s immigration policies on the source of labor for smallholder farmers, and in particular the unrest in the fight opposite the pandemic as reasons why at least part of Trump’s 2016 electorate might not do so this year. . Nyt
VOTE UPDATE – “More and more corporations are committed to giving staff time to vote,” through AP’s Dee-Ann Durbin: “Starbucks said Thursday that it would give flexibility to its 200,000 U.S. employees on Election Day, encouraging them to plan the future with managers and Allow time to vote or volunteer at polling stations. The Starbucks app will also tell consumers how to register to vote, the company said.
“Walmart says it will give its 1.5 million U.S. employees up to 3 hours of paid leave to vote. Apple offers staff 4 hours off. Coca-Cola, Twitter, Cisco and Uber will offer staff a day off. Ap
THE NEW WAR FROIDE – “China fires missiles into the South China Sea, sending us a message,” through Steven Lee Myers and Keith Bradsher of NYT: “China has fired a barrase of medium-range missiles over abundant distances in the South China Sea, the latest initiative to demonstrate its strategic dominance and sovereignty over the disputed waters Array said, a U.S. defense official.
“Wednesday’s missile launches marked a series of army trainings that China conducted this month at a time of increasing tension with the United States over its territorial claims in the South China Sea and its to exert pressure on Taiwan, the autonomous democratic island. Beijing claims to be yours. Nyt
THE HORRORS IN XINJIANG … BUZZFEED: “China has secretly built a vast new infrastructure for imcriminal Muslims,” through Megha Rajagopalan, Alison Killing and Christo Buschek: “China has secretly built dozens of large new internment camps and criminals in the afterlife 3 years, dramatically intensifying its crusade against Muslim minorities even though it publicly claimed that all detainees had been released.
As a component of the top in-depth investigation into china’s internment camp formula ever publicly conducted for satellite imagery, along with dozens of interviews with former detainees, BuzzFeed News has known more than 260 structures built since 2017 with the characteristics of fortified detention centers. . Array.. Meanwhile, research shows that China has established an expanding formula for stopping and imprisoning thousands of Uighurs, Kazakhs and other Muslim minorities, in what is already the largest detention of ethnic and devout minorities since World War II. »
– “What they saw: former prisoners detail the horrors of Chinese detention camps,” through Alison Killing and Megha Rajagopalan in Almaty, Kazakhstan
TRANSITIONS: Greg Jenkins and Erin Dobson are now executive directors of the Yellowstone Project, a new initiative they are launching to teach and motivate others about mail voting. Both are veterans of the crusade and communications. Array.. Craig Singleton is now an assistant researcher in China at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. He is a senior adviser to Anno.Ai and is a student of Trump, Obama and Bush.Array. Kevin Kosar will be a congressional resident researcher at the American Enterprise Institute. Lately he is Vice President of Research Associations at the R Street Institute.
CORRECTION: A previous PLAYbook PM misjudged Erica Werner’s work. She’s a reporter for The Washington Post.