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Here are the latest news stories from Yahoo News US Politics:
Breaking News
- Biden to meet with Putin in Geneva: President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 16, the White House announced. The meeting is expected to focus on a range of issues, including cybersecurity, arms control, and human rights. [Source: Yahoo News]
- House passes bill to increase minimum wage to $15: The House of Representatives passed a bill to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, a move that could help millions of low-wage workers. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to face opposition from Republicans. [Source: Yahoo News]
- Trump sues niece and NYT over tax returns: Former President Donald Trump has sued his niece, Mary Trump, and The New York Times over the publication of his tax returns. Trump claims that the documents were obtained through "illicit" means and that the publication of them was a violation of his privacy. [Source: Yahoo News]
Top Stories
- Biden's infrastructure plan faces opposition from Republicans: President Biden's infrastructure plan, which includes a massive investment in roads, bridges, and public transportation, is facing opposition from Republicans in Congress. The plan is expected to cost around $2 trillion and is seen as a key part of Biden's economic agenda. [Source: Yahoo News]
- House Democrats introduce bill to expand voting rights: House Democrats have introduced a bill to expand voting rights and make it easier for Americans to cast ballots. The bill, known as the "For the People Act," would also require states to allow same-day registration and automatic voter registration. [Source: Yahoo News]
- Trump's legal team asks for special master to review seized documents: Former President Trump's legal team has asked a federal judge to appoint a special master to review the documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate by the FBI. The team claims that the documents are protected by executive privilege and that the FBI's search was unlawful. [Source: Yahoo News]
Opinion
- Biden's infrastructure plan is a step in the right direction: In an op-ed for Yahoo News, columnist Rick Newman argues that President Biden's infrastructure plan is a step in the right direction, but that it needs to be paired with a plan to address the country's growing national debt. [Source: Yahoo News]
- The GOP's voting rights hypocrisy: In an op-ed for Yahoo News, columnist Matt K. Lewis argues that Republicans are hypocritical when it comes to voting rights, citing their support for voter ID laws and other restrictions on voting. [Source: Yahoo News]
Analysis
- The politics of infrastructure: In an analysis piece for Yahoo News, columnist Howard Fineman argues that infrastructure is a key issue in American politics, and that both parties are using it to advance their own agendas. [Source: Yahoo News]
- The future of the Republican Party: In an analysis piece for Yahoo News, columnist Michael Tomasky argues that the Republican Party is facing a crisis of identity and that it needs to decide whether it wants to be a party of the working class or a party of the wealthy elite. [Source: Yahoo News]