The contrast between Democrats and Republicans could not be more clear this week. On one hand, the economy has made an incredible comeback thanks to President Biden and Democrats’ leadership, House Democrats led efforts to get accountability for January 6, and President Biden delivered on his promise of a bipartisan infrastructure deal. Meanwhile, Republicans literally wandered the halls of Congress with their performative anti-mask stunts, repeatedly insulted police officers who protected them, and, again, voted against funding the police.

Democrats’ Week In Review: 

• Washington Post: U.S. economy grew annual 6.5 percent between April and June, marking full recovery from the pandemic
• New York Times: Pandemic Aid Programs Spur a Record Drop in Poverty
• Reuters: U.S. consumer confidence at 17-month high; business spending on equipment strong
• MarketWatch: Consumers boost spending in June and spearhead U.S. economic recovery
• New York Times: How Biden Got the Infrastructure Deal Trump Couldn’t

Republicans’ Week In Review: 

• Associated Press: Capitol police testimony blunts GOP’s law-and-order message
• Esquire: Republican Congressman Chip Roy Threw a DEFCON-1 Tantrum About the House Mask Mandate
• Washington Post: Republicans voice opposition to Jan. 6 investigation as police officers call for accountability
• Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr: “Just now 205-of-206 House republicans (99.5%) voted against funding the Capitol Police.”