Senators push changes to protect future US elections; Italy's prime minister resigns, triggering elections.
Tonight's Sentences was written by Jariel Arvin.
TOP NEWS
Bipartisan legislation to protect future elections
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A bipartisan group of senators have proposed legislation updating the 1887 Electoral Count Act. President Donald Trump's allies tried to use ambiguities in the law to overturn the 2020 election. [New York Times / Carl Hulse]
The law outlines the congressional process for certifying electoral votes, and defines the vice president's role as a ceremonial one. [NPR / Barbara Sprunt]
Battleground states sent fake electors to challenge the results following the 2020 election. And Trump and his supporters pressured then-Vice President Mike Pence to overturn Joe Biden's victory. [CNN / Manu Raju and Clare Foran]
The new proposal would make a state's governor responsible for submitting state electors to Congress. It also clarifies that the vice president tallies the votes and can't change the results. [Associated Press / Lisa Mascaro]
The new bill would require 20 percent of the House and the Senate (instead of just one senator and one representative) to challenge the election results. It includes a judicial process for presidential candidates to address concerns. [Washington Post / Leigh Ann Caldwell]
A second proposal would increase federal penalties for threatening or intimidating election workers, voters, and candidates. It also recommends guidance for states and the US Postal Service on improving mail-in ballot processes. [Roll Call / Chris Cioffi]
After months of negotiations, the group of senators — led by Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) — could bring the legislation to a full vote this fall.[NBC News / Sahil Kapur]
In early 2021, Mattarella appointed Draghi prime minister to lead Italy's economic recovery amid the Covid-19 pandemic. But Draghi's coalition government collapsed this week after several parties refused to back him. [AP / Nicole Winfield and Frances D'Emilio]
The resignation comes despite support for Draghi from world leaders who see him as a source of stability in Europe and a key ally in supporting Ukraine. [Guardian / Angela Giuffrida]
Draghi will remain in a caretaker role until after the next parliamentary elections, scheduled for September 25. [Wall Street Journal / Eric Sylvers]
MISCELLANEOUS
Conservationists listed monarch butterflies as endangered, following population declines of at least 20 percent over 10 years. [AP / Christina Larson]
President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday. He's reportedly experiencing mild symptoms, receiving antiviral treatment, and working in isolation. [Newsweek / Katherine Fung]
The House passed legislation establishing the right for people to get and use contraceptives on Thursday. [NBC News / Sahil Kapur]
Thursday, the European Central Bank announced it would hike interest rates by 0.5 percent to fight inflation — the first hike in more than a decade. [CNN / Julia Horowitz]
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