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Republican congressman Ted Yoho just delivered a floor speech to apologize for accosting congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the Capitol steps earlier this week.
“I rise to apologize for the abrupt manner of the conversation I had with my colleague from New York,” the Florida Republican said. “It is true that we disagree on policies and visions for America, but that does not mean we should be disrespectful.”
“I cannot apologize for my passion” — @RepTedYoho’s “apology” to AOC pic.twitter.com/Bh30Phu8zp
Related: ‘Bitches get stuff done’: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits back after Republican’s tirade at Capitol
2.58pm BST
The British foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, has announced the closing of secret legal loophole that allowed Harry Dunn’s alleged killer Anne Sacoolas to claim diplomatic immunity.
A lawyer for Dunn’s family welcomed the move as a “huge step” in securing the extradition to the UK of Sacoolas to stand trial.
Related: Harry Dunn death: UK closes loophole that let accused claim immunity
Continue reading…Trump admits pandemic will ‘get worse’ at first briefing in monthsHow Covid-19 erupted in Detroit jailsHundreds of Yosemite visitors may have had coronavirusOpinion: masks could still revert to being a precaution, not a symbolSign up to our First Thing newsletter 3.22pm BSTRepublican congressman Ted Yoho just delivered a floor speech to apologize for accosting congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the Capitol steps earlier this week.“I rise to apologize for the abrupt manner of the conversation I had with my colleague from New York,” the Florida Republican said. “It is true that we disagree on policies and visions for America, but that does not mean we should be disrespectful.” “I cannot apologize for my passion” — @RepTedYoho’s “apology” to AOC pic.twitter.com/Bh30Phu8zp Related: ‘Bitches get stuff done’: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits back after Republican’s tirade at Capitol 2.58pm BSTThe British foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, has announced the closing of secret legal loophole that allowed Harry Dunn’s alleged killer Anne Sacoolas to claim diplomatic immunity.A lawyer for Dunn’s family welcomed the move as a “huge step” in securing the extradition to the UK of Sacoolas to stand trial. Related: Harry Dunn death: UK closes loophole that let accused claim immunity Continue reading…