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As part of Joe Biden’s plan to revive the coronavirus-battered economy, the Democratic presidential candidate is expected unveil a sweeping child and eldercare plan later today, designed to help struggling Americans re-enter the workforce.
The plan, which Biden will detail at a campaign event in New Castle, Delaware, seeks to make childcare more affordable and accessible for families, and to make it easier for ageing relatives and loved ones with disabilities to receive home or community-based care.
11.46am BST
Demonstrators again crowded in front of the federal courthouse and the city’s Justice Center in Portland, Oregon late Monday night, before authorities cleared them out as the loud sound and light of flash bang grenades filled the sky.
This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. We cannot have secret police abducting people in unmarked vehicles. I can’t believe I have to say that to the President of the United States.https://t.co/m7iejhPtyP
Continue reading…US passes 3.8m coronavirus cases as daily briefing to resume at 5pmCritics say Trump’s vow of federal officers in cities is election ployWhite St Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters face chargesSign up to our First Thing newsletter 12.02pm BSTAs part of Joe Biden’s plan to revive the coronavirus-battered economy, the Democratic presidential candidate is expected unveil a sweeping child and eldercare plan later today, designed to help struggling Americans re-enter the workforce.The plan, which Biden will detail at a campaign event in New Castle, Delaware, seeks to make childcare more affordable and accessible for families, and to make it easier for ageing relatives and loved ones with disabilities to receive home or community-based care. 11.46am BSTDemonstrators again crowded in front of the federal courthouse and the city’s Justice Center in Portland, Oregon late Monday night, before authorities cleared them out as the loud sound and light of flash bang grenades filled the sky.This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. We cannot have secret police abducting people in unmarked vehicles. I can’t believe I have to say that to the President of the United States.https://t.co/m7iejhPtyP Continue reading…