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Politico
5 hours ago
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- Politico
Pressley's message from Meixco
TRAVEL LOG — When Rep. Ayanna Pressley left for Mexico earlier this week, tariffs were top of mind. Pressley and a handful of her congressional colleagues – Jesús 'Chuy' García, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Maxwell Frost, Jonathan Jackson, Summer Lee and Delia Ramirez — had planned the trip (known as a CODEL) to line up with the latest tariff deadline. Then there was another delay. As Pressley met with members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration, Sheinbaum's cabinet secretaries had to keep stepping away to deal with unfolding tariff negotiations. Before the delegation left last night, President Donald Trump had announced that the higher tariffs set to take effect today would be delayed another 90 days to allow for more in-depth talks. The situation underscored one of the recurring themes of their meetings, Pressley told Playbook: the 'uncertainty and the chaos,' and the nagging question about how 'to develop some sort of response when it is changing constantly.' Since losing power in Washington (particularly as Trump's tariff plan started to kick in), Democrats have looked to shore up their own international ties. In Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey invited Canadian premiers and New England governors to Boston earlier this year to do just that. Pressley's trip — her first such one abroad since joining Congress in 2019 – was motivated in part by what she described as 'the absence of leadership under the hostile Trump administration.' 'Our destinies really are tied,' Pressley said — whether it's migration, gun violence or the impact of tariffs on members of the electrical workers' union she met with. In addition to meeting with Mexican officials during the three-day trip, Pressley and the group of progressive lawmakers she traveled with heard from organizations combating gun violence and arms trafficking in the region. And they spoke with migrants who had been deported or fled the U.S. amid the White House's tightened immigration restrictions — an opportunity to 'put a human face to all these issues,' Pressley said. Expect some of those experiences to come into play during Congress's summer recess and beyond. Pressley said she's already been talking with other members about oversight initiatives they can push for when they reconvene this fall. 'In order for Democrats to regain the gavel, we have to make it very clear to [voters] that the harm that they're already experiencing, the harm that they might bear witness to, that their neighbor is experiencing, who is the architects of that harm?' Pressley said. GOOD FRIDAY MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS. TGIF! TODAY — Gov. Maura Healey has no public events. Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll speaks at the Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke 2025 at 7 p.m. in Holyoke. THIS WEEKEND — Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Chrissy Lynch is on WBZ's 'Keller @ Large' at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is on WCVB's 'On the Record' at 11 a.m. Sunday. Governor's Councilor Mara Dolan is on NBC 10 Boston Weekend Today at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Have a tip, story, suggestion, birthday, anniversary, new job, or any other nugget for the Playbook? Drop me a line: kgarrity@ DATELINE BEACON HILL — Bar advocates stand firm against Massachusetts bill that boosts pay by $20 per hour by Flint McColgan, Boston Herald: 'Bar advocates don't like the hourly pay rate proposed by the Massachusetts legislature, according to one of the leaders of the work stoppage, who said the 'slap in the face' offer has only 'strengthened our resolve.' The proposal to raise wages by $20 per hour over two years was passed Thursday afternoon by both the House and Senate. The legislation was contained in a larger bill, a supplemental budget, that the House passed by a vote of 150-6. The Senate passed it with a voice vote. Gov. Maura Healey has 10 days to sign the bill.' RELATED — Judge orders $100 pay for select indigent defense counsel as Beacon Hill passes raise by Aaron Curtis, The Lowell Sun: 'One day before Beacon Hill lawmakers passed legislation to raise pay for bar advocates — prompting disappointment from attorneys who called it a 'slap in the face' — a judge authorized $100 per hour compensation for indigent defense counsel in three cases, writing that the defendants' continued detention without counsel was an 'egregious violation' of their constitutional rights.' — Mass. Democrats reach deal on bill that strengthens transgender, reproductive health care protections by Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald: 'Beacon Hill Democrats said they reached a deal on legislation that aims to shore up transgender and reproductive health care laws in the state in the face of alleged threats from President Donald Trump's administration. The proposal updates a 2022 law that provided more protections for reproductive and transgender care in part by targeting technology service providers and state regulators who handle patient data and requiring hospitals to treat patients dealing with abortion-related emergencies.' — Healey unveils $400 million plan to bolster research under fire from Trump by Samantha J. Gross, The Boston Globe: 'In her latest effort to backfill the Trump administration's cuts to federal funding, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on Thursday introduced legislation that would inject $400 million into research and development projects, including funds to sustain positions at colleges and universities imperiled by federal actions. The proposal would utilize revenue from the so-called 'millionaires tax' as well as interest accrued by the state's rainy day fund to bolster an embattled industry under scrutiny from the Trump administration.' ON THE STUMP GEARING UP — Republicans have their sights set on the governor's office next year, but candidates for Congress and the state Legislature are also starting to stir. A few made their pitch at a Republican State Committee meeting in Canton last night. Two GOP candidates — Dan Sullivan and Mattapoisett Select Board member Tyler Macallister — are eyeing Rep. Bill Keating's 9th District seat. And Manny Silva is planning to run for the First Bristol and Plymouth state Senate seat held by Senate Ways and Means Chair Michael Rodrigues. Also in attendance: Gubernatorial hopeful Mike Kennealy. MIGRANTS IN MASSACHUSETTS — ICE stops sending detainees out of Mass. airport, starts flights out of N.H. by Todd Wallack, WBUR: 'Federal immigration authorities are no longer using Hanscom Field in Bedford to transport people facing immigration violations. Previously, after people in Massachusetts were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or other federal authorities, the agency often flew them from Hanscom to detention centers, mostly in southern states. An ICE spokesman confirmed it moved the flights from Hanscom to an airport in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, this month.' THE RACE FOR CITY HALL — A recent surge of candidates awakens 'sleepy' City Council races by Colin Hogan, The New Bedford Light: 'With three weeks remaining before the deadline to submit nomination papers, a surge of potential candidates have indicated their interest in running for office in this year's municipal elections. Twelve candidates pulled nomination papers for several local races within the last week — including six for an open at-large seat (which Linda Morad will vacate) and three more challenging Derek Baptiste in Ward 4. Until this recent wave of interest, many of the City Council seats were headed for noncompetitive contests, meaning incumbents were not facing a single challenger.' DAY IN COURT — Trump administration's DOJ seeks state voter records by Christian M. Wade, The Eagle-Tribune: 'Massachusetts has become the latest state targeted by the Trump administration while it investigates state election policies as part of broader efforts to prevent voter fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to Secretary Of State Bill Galvin last week requesting a list of the state's registered voters and other information for the agency's Office of Civil Right's probe of state election policies.' — Judge tosses trash company's latest lawsuit over strike by Ally Jarmanning, WBUR: 'A Boston federal judge again denied a trash collection company's request for a restraining order against the local Teamsters union that's been on strike for a month. Meanwhile, in a separate lawsuit, cities and towns lost their bid to force the company to pick up residents' garbage. Republic Services, which provides trash service to 400,000 customers in Massachusetts, had filed suit against Teamsters Local 25, alleging the union has taken part in unlawful strike activity and prohibited the company from doing business by blocking trucks and harassing replacement workers.' IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN — Mass. environmentalists condemn EPA move to undo landmark climate regulation by Vivian La, WBUR: 'Massachusetts environmental lawyers and advocates warned this week that a regulatory change proposed by the Trump administration will make it more difficult for the government to rein in climate change.' — Boston struggles to find takers for green roof grants by Tavishi Chattopadhyay and David Abel, CommonWeath Beacon. FROM THE 413 — Hadley officials plan $2.5M in override votes to cover insurance, fire needs by Scott Merzbach, Daily Hampshire Gazette: 'Widespread layoffs are possible in Hadley should voters reject a $2.25 million Proposition 2½ tax-cap override that will be presented in late summer or early fall.' — Springfield Marches into Court to Join the Legal Fight against Trump by Matt Szafranski, Western Mass Politics & Insight: 'Next week, the City of Springfield will do what countless entities have done since January 20—it will march into federal court to confront Donald Trump and his administration. In particular, the city is suing the Environmental Protection Agency and its administrator as one of several municipalities and groups contesting the termination of several environmental grants the EPA had issued during Joe Biden's presidency.' THE LOCAL ANGLE — Report: Federal funding cuts could cost Mass. $16 billion by Zeninjor Enwemeka, WBUR: 'Proposed federal cuts to research and development would cause the state to lose thousands of jobs and millions in revenue, according to a new report released Thursday by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute. Federal funding for research and development supports 81,300 jobs and more than $16 billion in total economic activity in Massachusetts, the report found. This funding goes to hospitals, colleges, pharmaceutical firms, research facilities and private and nonprofit organizations.' HEARD 'ROUND THE BUBBLAH HAPPY BIRTHDAY — to Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, Jehuda Reinharz, Nora Bergman and Asher Perez. HAPPY BIRTHWEEKEND — to Gigi Kellett, Keyser Public Strategies' Eileen O'Connor, and Caitlin Teeley, who celebrate Saturday; and to Sunday birthday-ers to Joe McCarthy, Andrea Battle, WBZ NewsRadio's Nichole Davis and former Patriots/Bucs QB Tom Brady, who is 48.
STV News
7 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Pressley insists Dundee are on right track, but warns of 'more pain'
Steven Pressley is confident that Dundee are on the right track to getting to the level they want to be, but admits there 'might be more pain along the way'. The new boss got his first win at the Tayside club on Tuesday with a 3-1 League Cup group stage win over Bonnyrigg Rose. That victory came after back-to-back defeats to Airdrieonians and Alloa Athletic, which consigned them to a first-round exit. With Montrose up next in their final game in the competition this weekend, Pressley says another win, and good performance, is important as they build up some momentum ahead of the Premiership's return in a week's time. And while he knows that reaching the required level won't happen overnight, with as many as half a dozen new recruits needed, he is adamant that he is up for the challenge. He said: 'From a psychological perspective, the win midweek was very important, the lads have been working really hard, but we've probably been a little bit undercooked in recent games. 'We've not been fully up to speed, and that was another step in the right direction. It wasn't a vintage performance, but I thought the players showed a really strong mentality and a never-say-die attitude. 'Momentum is a very important thing in football; a team with momentum and a team without momentum are two very different things, so it would be good if we could get not only a good result, but also a good performance on Saturday against Montrose. 'I think we are still going to be a long, long way away from where we want to be. There's no doubt about that. I think I've gone on record as saying we probably need a minimum of six players. 'So by the time we get them in the building and round to our way of playing, it's going to be some time, and I am realistic about that. 'I've said that there might be more pain along the way, and I want to be realistic about that as well, but we are going to work tirelessly hard, and the players have been hugely receptive. 'So, all in all, I am pleased in the direction we are going, obviously the results in some of the games, we would have wanted better. But we also have to look at the bigger picture. 'In the long term, I think we will start making an impact on the league; the shorter term will be a challenge, but it's a challenge we are up for.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Dundee boss Steven Pressley trolled by Scots football club as they blast ‘the only thing getting rattled is your club'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STEVEN PRESSLEY might have his first win as Dundee boss under his belt but the pressure hasn't gone away. Although this time around, it's another Scottish football CLUB who are attempting to pile it on. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Dundee appointed Steve Pressley as manager at the beginning of June Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Pressley's endured a difficult start as Dee boss Credit: Michael Schofield Former Scotland star Pressley, 51, was a shock appointment as Dundee manager last month. The ex-Celtic, Hearts and Rangers defender was confirmed as Tony Docherty's replacement after the latter's shock sacking after the end of last season. There's been a big turnaround in players at Dundee with key men Lyall Cameron and Josh Mulligan among those to have moved on. Pressley might've been hoping the Premier Sports Cup would've given him the chance to make a strong start to his time in charge. But a 1-0 home defeat to Championship side Airdrieonians in the opening group match instantly piled the pressure on. And that only intensified when Pressley's side were defeated 1-0 again in their second game, this time by third tier Alloa. The back-to-back defeats ended Dundee's hopes of progression and they are OUT of the competition at the first hurdle. Last night, Pressley and his side took on Bonnyrigg Rose in an away clash and for periods, it looked like another horror result could be on the cards. Clark Robertson had given Dee the lead before Cameron Ross levelled things up for the non-league outfit, who were relegated out of the SPFL last season. Emile Acquah and Billy Koumetio both struck inside the final five minutes of the game to spare their team's blushes and give Pressley a first win in charge. Scottish Premiership club enlist Hollywood superstar to sell their £95M new stadium and hotel plans With Bonnyrigg having just replaced their pitch, the game was held at Whitehill Welfare's Ferguson Park home. But Pressley wasn't happy with THEIR surface in the aftermath of the game. After the 3-1 win, he said: "It certainly wasn't vintage. The pitch made it a very difficult night's work. "Credit to our players, they showed a really good mentality. "We found ourselves 1-1 with the clock running down and we kept pushing and going at it and in the end got a very much deserved in. "But as I said, it was a difficult evening, a real leveller the pitch. "When you come here on the back of a couple of disappointing results and the pitch being how it is, it was a real banana skin for us so as I said, well done to the players." Those comments didn't go down well at all with Whitehill Welfare. The East of Scotland League club's official X account responded directly to Dundee's post containing Pressley's post match thoughts. The club blasted: "I think our pitch is the least of your worries Steven. "Good luck for the rest of your time in charge." A Dundee fan bit back, telling Whitehill Welfare they had been "rattled" by the manager's comments. The club weren't done there, and fired back at the support. They said: "The only thing getting rattled is your club on a weekly basis. Airdrie, Alloa etc etc." Dundee close out their Premier Sports Cup group stage campaign - and indeed campaign as a whole - with a home clash with Montrose on Saturday afternoon. They then begin the Premiership season by taking on Hibs at Dens Park before a trip to face Rangers at Ibrox. 3 Whitehill Welfare weren't happy with Steven Pressley's comments Credit: X/@WHITEHILWELFARE Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Hill
21-07-2025
- Health
- The Hill
Lawmakers re-introduce bill to repeal Hyde Amendment
The Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act would repeal the Hyde Amendment, which since 1976 has barred federal funding from being used to pay for abortions except in rare circumstances like rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger. Aside from Medicaid, the ban also means federal employees and their dependents, military service members, Native Americans and Indigenous people, Peace Corps volunteers, immigrants, people in federal prisons, and low-income residents of Washington, D.C. are all prohibited from having insurance cover abortions. As of 2024, more than 5 million women aged 15 to 49 who are enrolled in Medicaid live in States where abortion is legal but not covered by the program except in Hyde-allowable circumstances. 'With Trump and Republicans advancing a cruel, coordinated assault on our bodily autonomy—gutting Medicaid, defunding Planned Parenthood, and decimating access to care—we must meet use every tool available to protect and expand reproductive healthcare,' Pressley said in a statement. 'By repealing the racist and discriminatory Hyde Amendment, which has denied necessary care for vulnerable communities for nearly half a century, our bill would help ensure everyone in America can get the reproductive healthcare they need, regardless of income, insurance, or zip code.' The bill would also prevent the federal government from prohibiting or restricting coverage of abortion care by private health insurance companies, including those participating in the ObamaCare insurance exchanges. The legislation was previously introduced in 2023, a year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and ruled there is no constitutional right to an abortion. Democrats leaned almost exclusively into abortion during the 2024 campaign. The latest reintroduction, on top of other congressional reproductive health bills, shows Democrats aren't going to let the issue go, though the message has been diversified.
STV News
21-07-2025
- Sport
- STV News
Pressley says Dundee fans right to 'vent' but wants trust and perspective
Dundee boss Steven Pressley admits fans are right to be unhappy about the dismal results from the start of his time in charge – but wants them to have patience and perspective. The manager, who was a surprise choice to replace Tony Docherty, has begun his reign with back-to-back 1-0 defeats, against Championship side Airdrie and League One's Alloa Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup. The Dark Blues now face Bonnyrigg Rose on Tuesday and Montrose on Saturday, knowing they have no chance of progress in the competition but aiming to lift the mood around the club. 'Like any manager after a result like that, I'm disappointed,' Pressley said when asked about Saturday's defeat to Alloa. 'Although we're certainly in the rebuild stage, I still think with the group of players that we had out that we have to do better. 'I take full responsibility for that. 'But I am also one that tries to bring context and perspective to everything. I understand where we are and we've got so much work to do.' Pressley is keen to add new players to his squad sooner rather than later, and aims to improve those he has, but he admits that the rebuild is no small task. 'If I'm being honest, it's probably a bigger challenge than I envisaged,' he said. 'I understand that now and we'll work tirelessly hard to try and put things right. 'But it's not going to happen overnight.' He is eyeing a big improvement between now and the first Premiership match on August 3. 'Our real objective now is to get that momentum and really focus on how we can be prepared for the Hibernian game,' he said. 'We have to start the season in the right fashion and try to gain that momentum. 'It takes time and the players have been receptive and have been working very, very hard. 'But again, perspective: where we are in the process, it's going to take time. 'That's evident but I think we have to be in a place where we can be highly competitive in the Hibernian game. 'That's important, that we can go into that game believing we can get a result.' Patience is rare in football and there have been plenty of Dundee supporters who were unhappy with Pressley's appointment to begin with, as others also voice their displeasure about the rocky start. Asked for a message to reassure fans, the manager said they were within their rights to be unhappy but that trust in the process would help. 'We are trying at present to find the solutions,' he said. 'And to show, I know it's difficult at time, to show an element of trust in us that we will get there because it is very early. 'But I'm also a realist. I understand that any adverse results bring negativity. 'That's how football is and I'm never going to change that. 'The message to supporters isn't that they shouldn't vent that. That's normal. 'It's just to understand and have some perspective as to where we are, moving forward.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
