3 Things To Know Today

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1 CDC Director: Delta Variant Now Makes Up 83% Of Cases In U.S.

The so-called Delta variant now accounts for more than 80-percent of coronavirus cases in the U.S. That's according to CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who put the number at 83-percent. She says that's up from 50-percent during the week of July 3rd. Walensky described each virus-related death as "tragic." She added thatmany of the deaths could've been prevented...by people getting a vaccine.Dr. Walensky has an unlikely cheerleader in Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, is stepping up his efforts in pleading with Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Speaking with reporters, McConnell explained shots need to get in the arms of Americans quickly. McConnell warned if that doesn't happen, this fall “will look like last year” when it comes to coronavirus. He also urged folks to not listen to those sharing "demonstrably bad advice."

2 Bucks Beat Suns For First Title In 50 Years

For the first time in 50 years, the Milwaukee Bucks are NBA champions. This, after beating the Suns 105-98 in Game Six of the NBA Finals in Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo went off for 50 points and 14 rebounds, earning NBA Finals MVP honors. The "Greek Freak" is just the seventh player all-time to score 50 or more in the Finals. The Bucks also become just the fifth team to win a title after trailing 2-0 in the Finals. It's just their second championship and first since 1971. Khris Middleton netted 17 points and Bobby Portis posted 16 off the bench in the victory. Chris Paul scored 26 points and Devin Booker had 19 for Phoenix, which remains in search of its first-ever title. The Suns were making just their third NBA Finals appearance in franchise history, but first since 1993 when they lost to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

3 Bipartisan Senators Introduce War Powers Legislation

A bipartisan group of senators want to redefine Congressional war powers in an effort to restrict military commands from the President. Not just this one – ANY president. Senators Bernie Sanders, Mike Lee and Chris Murphy are introducing a bill that will require a President to seek congressional approval before committing military resources. Sanders said it's time for Congress to reassert its constitutional right in matters of war and peace. Connecticut Democrat Murphy said the dangerous shift to the executive branch has resulted in endless wars and "reckless levels of arms sales." Utah Republican Lee said these reforms are long overdue and consistent with the Constitution.


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