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CLICK HERE to subscribe!Total U.S. coronavirus deaths each morning this week: Monday, 601,825; Tuesday, 602,092; Wednesday, 602,462.The Senate rejected Democrats’ signature voting rights and election reform bill on Tuesday, delivering a blow to President BidenJoe BidenBaltimore police chief calls for more 'boots on the ground' to handle crime wave Biden to deliver remarks at Sen. John Warner's funeral Garland dismisses broad review of politicization of DOJ under Trump MORE and the Democratic agenda as lawmakers and negotiators concurrently push to reach a bipartisan deal on an infrastructure package. “Make no mistake: Democrats will not let this go,” said Senate Majority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerWhite House draws ire of progressives amid voting rights defeat Murkowski to vote 'no' on voting rights bill Harris to preside over Senate for voting rights debate MORE (D-N.Y.), arguing that Senate Republicans “signed their names” alongside former President TrumpDonald TrumpGuardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa wins GOP primary in NYC mayor's race Garland dismisses broad review of politicization of DOJ under Trump Schumer vows next steps after 'ridiculous,' 'awful' GOP election bill filibuster MORE and his push to overturn the 2020 election. That was clinched Tuesday afternoon when Schumer announced that Sen. Joe ManchinJoe ManchinSchumer vows next steps after 'ridiculous,' 'awful' GOP election bill filibuster Biden says push to advance elections overhaul 'far from over' Pelosi quashes reports on Jan. 6 select committee MORE (D-W.Va.) would vote with his party after a last-minute deal where his amendment to the legislation would have been brought up first if they had gotten the needed votes to break the filibuster. I’ve been engaged in this work my whole career, and we are going to be ramping up our efforts to overcome again — for the people, for our very democracy.” The Washington Post: Senate Republicans block debate on elections bill, dealing blow to Democrats’ voting rights push. Sen. Lisa MurkowskiLisa Ann MurkowskiSchumer vows next steps after 'ridiculous,' 'awful' GOP election bill filibuster Murkowski to vote 'no' on voting rights bill White House advisers huddle with Senate moderates on infrastructure MORE (R-Alaska) labeled the legislation “wholly partisan,” while Sen. Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsPelosi quashes reports on Jan. 6 select committee White House advisers huddle with Senate moderates on infrastructure Supreme Court battle could wreak havoc with Biden's 2020 agenda MORE (R-Maine) criticized Democrats for their “over the top” rhetoric on the subject (NBC News). The negotiators met in Sen. Kyrsten SinemaKyrsten SinemaSchumer vows next steps after 'ridiculous,' 'awful' GOP election bill filibuster White House draws ire of progressives amid voting rights defeat Senate GOP blocks voting rights bill MORE’s (D-Ariz.) office to try to hammer out differences over how to pay for the package, which would cost $974 billion over five years, and $1.2 trillion over eight years (The Hill). White House press secretary Jen PsakiJen PsakiBaltimore police chief calls for more 'boots on the ground' to handle crime wave White House draws ire of progressives amid voting rights defeat White House admits July 4 vaccine marker will be missed MORE labeled the sit-down a “productive meeting,” adding that more work needs to be done and that more meetings are expected in the coming days (The Hill). Among those is one between White House officials, Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiPelosi quashes reports on Jan. 6 select committee Overnight Defense: Joint Chiefs warn against sweeping reform to military justice system | Senate panel plans July briefing on war authorization repeal | National Guard may have 'training issues' if not reimbursed On The Money: Powell says pickup in job gains likely this fall | Schumer, Pelosi meeting with White House on infrastructure MORE (D-Calif.) and Schumer later today (Politico). Sen. John ThuneJohn Randolph ThuneOn The Money: Democrats make full-court press on expanded child tax credit | White House confident Congress will raise debt ceiling Psaki: Biden 'believes' Congress will lift debt limit despite spending battle Congress barrels toward debt cliff MORE (S.D.), the top GOP vote counter, said that the White House rejected many of the G-21 group’s suggestions on how to fund a potential bill. See why we support updated regulations on key issues, including: - Protecting people's privacy - Enabling safe and easy data portability between platforms - Preventing election interference - Reforming Section 230LEADING THE DAYPOLITICS: Early returns this morning in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary show Eric Adams, a former police captain, leading while far short of a majority, followed by Maya Wiley, a former counsel to Mayor Bill de BlasioBill de BlasioThe Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Democrats await Manchin decision on voting rights bill Trump Organization sues NYC for canceling golf course contract Adams, Wiley lead field in NYC mayoral primary: poll MORE (D), and Kathryn Garcia, a former sanitation commissioner, in third place. … Anthony FauciAnthony FauciWhite House admits July 4 vaccine marker will be missed Overnight Health Care: White House acknowledges it will fall short of July 4 vaccine goal | Fauci warns of 'localized surges' in areas with low vaccination rates | Senate Finance leader releases principles for lowering prescription drug prices Poll: 58 percent say Fauci should not resign MORE, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warned on Tuesday of “localized surges” in COVID-19 infections in areas with low vaccination rates and populations unwilling to be inoculated (The Hill). The president today will describe how he will tap available federal funds to “put more police officers on the beat – with the resources, training, and accountability they need to engage in effective community policing – in addition to supporting proven Community Violence Intervention programs, summer employment opportunities, and other investments that we know will reduce crime and make our neighborhoods safer.”  One element of Biden’s policy, announced by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Tuesday, will create “multijurisdictional firearms trafficking strike forces” to try to halt illegal guns crossing state lines.