This week, the DNC announced plans to spend at least $5 million in Virginia ahead of the 2021 election to support Democrats up and down the ballot — the DNC’s biggest investment in the commonwealth in history. As DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said, “We are leaving no stone unturned in the fight to continue to defeat out of touch Virginia Republicans who are focused on kissing the ring of Donald Trump, no matter the cost.” 

CNN: DNC pledges to invest $5 million in Virginia ahead of key off-year elections

Yesterday, President Biden announced sanctions on Cuban officials, taking unprecedented steps to hold Cuban officials accountable for human rights violations and making clear that the United States stands with the brave Cubans who have taken to the streets to oppose 62 years of repression under a communist regime.

• DNC: NEW: Biden Takes Historic Steps to Protect Cuban People and Hold Cuban Officials Accountable for Human Rights Violations
• Florida Democratic Party: FDP Chair Manny Diaz Praises The Administration’s New Sanctions On Cuban Officials Responsible For Recent Crackdown
• Rep. Darren Soto: @POTUS is demonstrating true leadership. By bringing increased internet access to the Island and holding individuals accountable for their human rights abuses, he is proving that the United States is committed to protecting the Cuban people. #SOSCuba
• Rep. Val Demings: The administration has answered our call to hold Cuba’s corrupt socialist regime accountable. Targeted sanctions against the oppressors in the regime are a strong step to support the Cuban people in their struggle for freedom. #PatriaYVida #SOSCuba
• Sen. Bob Menendez: I applaud @POTUS’ move to support Cuba’s pro-democracy movement by imposing sanctions on regime officials. We are of one voice: The U.S. will be relentless in supporting Cubans’ efforts to realize their aspirations for democracy & freedom. MY STATEMENT: https://www.foreign.senate.gov/press/chair/release/chairman-menendez-lauds-biden-administrations-announcement-to-increase-targeted-sanctions-on-cuban-regime-officials
• Fernand Amandi: “These moves by @POTUS @JoeBiden have real teeth and change the game on how to punish the regime going forward. They will exert pressure on the Cuban government, while at the same time emboldening + empowering the protesters on the island.” #SOSCuba

Meanwhile, millions of middle-class families across the country are continuing to tout the tax cut that hit bank accounts last week thanks to President Biden and Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, and no thanks to Republicans in Congress who unanimously voted against it.

• In Ohio: Cincinnati Public Radio: The Checks Are Arriving And It Could Cut The Child Poverty Rate Nearly In Half
• In Michigan: WXYZ Detroit: The child tax credit could help small businesses throughout metro Detroit 
• In Virginia: Public News Service: Child Tax Credit Expansion Seen as Major Boost for Virginia Families

Lastly, President Biden and Democrats are continuing to work towards a historic infrastructure deal. State parties and local leaders this week continued to amplify the need to pass President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, which will help make life better for millions of Americans, create a generation of good-paying union jobs and economic growth, and position the United States to win the 21st century, including on many of the key technologies needed to combat the climate crisis.

• In Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Democratic Party: ICYMI: PA AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale: Washington Must Pass President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
• In Georgia: Democratic Party of Georgia: Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to Visit DeKalb County School, Discuss School Infrastructure Investments in the Build Back Better Agenda
• In Indiana: Indiana Democratic Party: American Jobs Plan (Again) Earns Support from Large Majority of Americans