Liveblog - Weekend Wrap Up: July 30, 2022

"This bill helps millions of veterans who are in dire need."@jonstewart tells @jonkarl the scope of the health care bill for veterans dealing with toxic exposures that was blocked by Republicans "includes veterans going all the way back to Vietnam." https://t.co/TGr4RJomRI pic.twitter.com/WQB1PkrkMD

— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) July 31, 2022

On GOP amendment saying the veteran health care bill should be discretionary, @jonstewart tells @jonkarl: "We've been through this with the 9/11 first responders."

"The Toomey amendment is really about capping the fund… and giving it a sunset clause." https://t.co/TGr4RJomRI pic.twitter.com/gWtZnbwahK

— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) July 31, 2022

Pressed on the prospect of running for office, @jonstewart tells @jonkarl: "There is a chance… I'm going to join my brothers and sisters on the Capitol steps."

"We will stay there until the United States government does the right thing." https://t.co/TGr4RJomRI pic.twitter.com/IZqU5CSzLe

— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) July 31, 2022

.@SecVetAffairs just dropped off pizzas on behalf of @POTUS to veterans groups who are staging a sit-in on the steps of the Capitol for the #PACTAct, and @POTUS called @Burnpit360 to show his support. pic.twitter.com/pGRKu6Z9jt

— Alyssa Franke (@AlyssaFranke) July 30, 2022

Yesterday, I joined organizers and spoke directly to voters about what is at stake in the midterms.

With only 100 days to go, it’s going to take all of us phone banking and knocking on doors to elect Democrats and defend our rights. pic.twitter.com/cB4cvuuMPr

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 31, 2022

An announcement… pic.twitter.com/KMJ7pG4R5Z

— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) July 31, 2022

Kari Lake suggested Cindy McCain and George Soros are plotting together for "an end to America."

"I think they want an end to America. They want a globalist agenda, a new world order, whatever you want to call it." pic.twitter.com/UFbUMnMQvs

— David Edwards (@DavidEdwards) July 31, 2022

Asked on Fox News Sunday if she thinks the 2020 election was stolen from Trump, Trump-endorsed Michigan governor candidate Tudor Dixon dissembles: "Well, it's certainly a concern to a lot of folks here in Michigan."

Bret Baier lets it slide. pic.twitter.com/dXUhTMnOJQ

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 31, 2022

“In all of the states that are voting on Tuesday, you’ve got at least one — in many cases, far more than one — election-denying candidate running in a Republican primary for a major office.” @RickKlein is back at the Midterm Monitor: https://t.co/YknFkKCRRJ pic.twitter.com/snMZSECoBz

— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) July 31, 2022

"What I think is so interesting about this particular issue at DHS and the secret service is that they're saying not only did we lose it, we might not be able to ever recover it." @DevlinBarrett on the Jan. 6 text messages missing from two DHS officials #SundayShow pic.twitter.com/xLgBG8i0YN

— The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart (@weekendcapehart) July 31, 2022

A fight turned into a mass shooting in downtown Orlando in Sunday’s first hours, Orlando police said. Seven people were hospitalized, all in stable condition, according to police, who placed the incident at 2:20 a.m. near Orange Ave. and Wall Street Plaza. https://t.co/Qech4vPlOz

— Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) July 31, 2022

Joe Manchin on Fox News: "All we're doing is basically saying the largest corporations in America, that have $1 billion in value or greater, have to pay a minimum of 15 percent to help this great country. That's all." pic.twitter.com/vDZrMYYMRu

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 31, 2022

Rusty Bowers clarifies that he would never vote for Trump again pic.twitter.com/8yvT6mnWGZ

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 31, 2022

BREAKING: Kristen Welker reports Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) “is not upset she wasn’t included in [reconciliation] talks.”

But a source close to Sen. Sinema tells @kwelkernbc: “The deal includes a tax provision she has been clear and consistent with opposing.” pic.twitter.com/j7G1159eZZ

— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) July 31, 2022

"Much of what they're saying about this bill is just not true," GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy tells @jonkarl about Schumer-Manchin deal.

"It may be disinflationary by causing a recession. They're interjecting an incredible amount of uncertainty into the economy." https://t.co/TO8UoUpGtm pic.twitter.com/5Q0rB6nOGt

— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) July 31, 2022

After GOP senators stall bill to aid veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, Sen. Cassidy tells @jonkarl they want to vote on an amendment to fix a “drafting error.”

“The bill will pass and I strongly support it…I will vote for its final passage.” https://t.co/S6gM2Yw5eI pic.twitter.com/LGeScoUQXZ

— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) July 31, 2022

I’ve no idea why any American thinks the time to stop this madness is 2024.

There’s an election coming up in November, and to my knowledge not *one* GOP House candidate across the nation—Liz Cheney excepted—has done anything to indicate they won’t work to make Trump POTUS again. https://t.co/9MT4ZTKUcw

— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) July 31, 2022

Republicans are twisting themselves in knots over their down vote on the veteran’s healthcare bill because they know how awful they look.

‼️Schumer should put the exact same bill on the floor and force Republicans to vote again. No changes‼️ pic.twitter.com/M1wChSLNXt

— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) July 31, 2022

Honestly @tedcruz is a gigantic fraud. And always has been. He once debated me, against military action in Syria (i supported… the red line thing). Then a year later is attacking Obama for not enforcing the red line. He is an utter fraud charlatan clown. https://t.co/KI1Ao9mIBm

— Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇱 (@AdamKinzinger) July 31, 2022

Translation: @PatToomey isn't just a goddamned liar, he's a goddamned shitty liar

This is his THIRD version of his excuse for voting for this bill then voting against him

To hell with him and everybody who supports him. https://t.co/ixOJ90ku4T

— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) July 31, 2022

With these comments @JDVance1 has made it clear to women in Ohio exactly how much he values their lives.

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— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 30, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene seems to be really enjoying herself. pic.twitter.com/jYmkgqBtmw

— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) July 30, 2022

Near-total abortion ban in Indiana passes GOP-controlled Senate and heads to House https://t.co/Xfu2aYWDlh

— State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) July 31, 2022

An Ohio patient with sepsis was expected to die if she didn't end her long-desired pregnancy. She wept as she listened to her child's heartbeat one last time.

Her doctors had to stall her care while they called lawyers, fearing prison time.https://t.co/wCUCbSks51

— Emily Baumgaertner (@Emily_Baum) July 29, 2022

Most experts recommend watering your plants in the morning or 30 minutes before sundown.https://t.co/Tcht4FHr4J

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) July 31, 2022