Live: France’s Macron expected to name new PM after days of political deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to finally name a new prime minister Friday morning after outgoing premier Michel Barnier resigned last week following a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly. Macron is under pressure to select a candidate that will be able to bridge deep divides in parliament and successfully pass a budget to combat France’s yawning deficit. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.