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House Speaker Weekly Briefing
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) briefed reporters and responded to questions on a variety of topics. Most of the briefing focused on the House Democratic sit-in to force a vote on gun legislation, which he called a publicity stunt. He also spoke about the Supreme Court’s decision on Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) and President Obama’s executive actions on immigration. The court in a 4-4 vote upheld a lower court’s injunction against the Obama administration’s deferred-action immigration policy.
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Democratic Sit-in Over Gun Violence
Congressional Democrats concluded their 26-hour sit-in on the House floor over gun violence for a rally with supporters on the East steps of the U.S. Capitol. With the House in recess until July 5, members return home to their districts.
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President Obama Remarks on Immigration Executive Actions Ruling
President Obama spoke to reporters about and answered their questions on the Supreme Court’s 4-4 ruling in U.S. v. Texas, which upheld a lower court’s injunction against the Obama administration’s deferred-action immigration policy. The president said the decision had less of an impact than it would have if the court had a ninth member confirmed by the Senate. He also said the Republican Party’s strategy on immigration would be “broken” by the upcoming election.
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British European Union Membership Referendum Results, Part 1
Tom Bradby hosted live coverage of the United Kingdom’s referendum on the future of U.K. membership in the European Union. The referendum resulted in a decision by U.K. voters to leave the EU. Coverage included polling station results, analysis, and reaction from the politicians in both the U.K. and the EU. Courtesy of ITV.
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