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Trump-appointed federal judge rules against third-country asylum rule

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled against the Trump administration's third-country asylum rule late Tuesday.

Why it matters: Per Neal Katayal, a lawyer involved in the legal challenge, the District Court decision "invalidates" the transit ban. Axios has contacted the Trump administration for comment.

NEW: U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee, ruled that the Trump admin's asylum restrictions on migrants who crossed through a 3rd country en route to the U.S. are illegal under administrative law pic.twitter.com/G8vO1baNBw

— Suzanne Monyak (@SuzanneMonyak) July 1, 2020

Go deeper: Trump administration proposes toughest asylum rules yet

Editor's note: This is a developing news story. Please check back for updates.

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Tim Kaine, Susan Collins pitch Senate colleagues on censuring Donald Trump

Sens. Tim Kaine and Susan Collins are privately pitching their colleagues on a bipartisan resolution censuring former President Trump, three sources familiar with the discussions tell Axios.

Why it matters: Senators are looking for a way to condemn Trump on-the-record as it becomes increasingly unlikely Democrats will obtain the 17 Republican votes needed to gain a conviction in his second impeachment.

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France cuts economic growth forecast as it enters third COVID lockdown

France is cutting it's GDP growth forecast to 5% from 6% as the country enters a four-week national lockdown aimed at slowing a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Bloomberg reports.

Why it matters: The lockdown, France'sthird since the start of the pandemic, comesamid a surge in new COVID-19 cases across much of Europe that has seen some countries reimpose restrictions.

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Jan. 6 riot caused at least $1.5 million worth of damage to the Capitol, prosecutors say

The Jan. 6 insurrection caused at least $1.5 million worth of damage to the Capitol, Prosecutor Mona Sedky said during a court proceeding Wednesday, according the Washington Post.

Why it matters: More than 450 people have been charged so far over their alleged participation in the deadly Capitol riot. Prosecutors want some to contribute restitution payments for the damages as part of plea deals, the Post reported.

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