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First lady Jill Biden apologizes for comparing Hispanics to tacos during Texas visit

WASHINGTON — First lady Jill Biden apologized Tuesday for comparing the diversity of Hispanics to that of breakfast tacos, a comment that drew widespread ridicule, and not just from Republicans eager to embarrass the White House.

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Jill Biden apologizes for calling Latino community “unique as the breakfast tacos”

She made the comment during a speech Monday in San Antonio to a Latino civil rights group.

The Texas Tribune

Jill Biden apologises for telling Hispanic voters they are as ‘unique’ as ‘breakfast tacos’

The first lady had been heavily criticised for the comments to a civil rights group in San Antonio

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Jill Biden apologizes for saying Latinos 'unique' as tacos

Jill Biden is apologizing for saying Latinos are “as unique” as San Antonio breakfast tacos

The Independent UK

Jill Biden comes under fire for likening Latino community to ‘breakfast tacos’

Newsmax host Jenn Pellegrino wished first lady an ‘unhappy taco Tuesday’ amid furore

The Independent UK

Biden to discuss immigration, trade with Mexico's president

President Joe Biden is preparing to meet with his Mexican counterpart, Andrés Manuel López Obrador

The Independent UK

Jill Biden Chided for Saying Latinos as Unique as ‘Breakfast Tacos’

US first lady Jill Biden's attempt to compliment Latinos flopped on Monday when she said they were as unique as "breakfast tacos," prompting criticism from across the political spectrum. Speaking in San Antonio at the annual conference of UnidosUS, formerly known as the National Council of La Raza, Biden attempted…

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Jill Biden criticised for ‘taco’ remarks during Hispanic voter speech

First lady spoke at UnidosUS event in San Antonio

The Independent UK

Biden is trying to rebuild America’s middle class. Our lopsided economy needs it

The Republican promise is to cut taxes and regulation. But the numbers show just how badly that argument has failed

The Guardian - US

Retired general has his army contract suspended after tweet mocking Jill Biden

Three-star general replied to tweet by first lady, where she said rights of women had been stolen decision to overturn Roe v Wade÷

The Independent UK

A three-star general was suspended by the Army after appearing to mock Jill Biden

Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky was suspended from his contracting role with the Army and is under investigation after replying to a tweet from first lady Jill Biden on abortion rights.

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The Independent UK

General suspended for mocking Jill Biden

Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky went after the first lady on Twitter

Salon

Retired general suspended after tweet critical of Jill Biden

The Army says a retired three-star general has been suspended as a military adviser

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Army suspends general after tweet appearing to mock Jill Biden

Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky had signed a contract after he retired to advise active-duty officers as a senior mentor.

The Conversation

Gun reform finally passed Congress after almost three decades of failure – what changed?

Gun control legislation almost never passes Congress, even when there is widespread public support for action in the wake of mass shootings such as those in Buffalo and Uvalde.

The Independent UK

Biden orders US flags to half mast in honour of Highland Park shooting victims

US flags will fly half-mast until sunset on 9 July

The Independent UK

July 4 parade shooting leaves 6 dead, 30 hurt; man detained

A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks

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Spotify rapper arrested over Chicago July 4 parade shooting

At least six people were killed during the incident and dozens more were injured

Manchester Evening News

Chicago shootings: Spotify rapper arrested over July 4 parade killings

Robert E Crimo III' most played song has racked up over two million listens

Tribune News Service

Biden urges unity despite economic worries and deep divisions

President Joe Biden celebrated the Fourth of July with a cookout at the White House, noting that the nation has made great strides but also taken “a few steps backward.”

WEKU

Biden urges unity in July 4th speech, while acknowledging the country's sour mood

In a largely optimistic speech to commemorate July 4th, President Biden spoke to Americans who feel "exhausted" by what they see as a lack of progress.

Wales Online

Chicago July Fourth parade shooting: 'Person of interest' now in custody

Robert Crimo, 22, has been named a person of interest

The Independent UK

Biden ‘shocked’ by Highland Park shooting: ‘There is much more work to do’

Mr Biden says the shooting was an example of ‘senseless gun violence’

Tribune News Service

Biden celebrates July Fourth with ‘best days still lie ahead’ for US tweet

President Joe Biden celebrated Independence Day with an optimistic tweet as he prepared to host military families for a barbecue at the White House and fireworks on the National Mall.

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