On Marjorie Taylor Greene  —  I knew Marjorie Taylor Greene was QAnon and a 9/11 truther.  —  Today, I learn the congresswoman from Georgia who replaces Cynthia McKinney as Georgia's in-house antisemite believes the Jews have an orbital space laser that started wild fires in California to clear a path for a high speed rail system.

Legal Pressure on Trump Increases With Judge's Order in Fraud Inquiry  —  The order, answering a demand for documents by New York's attorney general, rejected a bid to shield the records with attorney-client privilege.  —  A New York judge on Friday increased pressure on former President …

Proud Boys Charged With Conspiracy in Capitol Riot  —  The conspiracy charges were the first to emerge against members of the extremist group in connection with the assault on Congress.  —  Federal prosecutors investigating the violent riot at the Capitol this month announced …

Wall Street faces Washington crackdown after GameStop rollercoaster  —  The frenzy surrounding the trading of GameStop stock is triggering Washington's most intense scrutiny of Wall Street in more than a decade, teeing up hearings and investigations that threaten brokers and hedge funds at the center of the turmoil.

House Democrats building elaborate, emotionally charged case against Trump  —  House Democrats have sought out new cellphone footage of the Capitol siege as well as updated details about injured police officers as they seek to build an emotionally compelling impeachment case against former president Donald Trump.

8 Things to Know About Jen Psaki, Biden's Press Secretary  —  When newly appointed White House press secretary Jen Psaki stood behind the lectern on January 20 and invited questions from the reporters assembled, it marked a stark departure from her immediate predecessor.

Tracking the Oath Keepers Who Attacked the Capitol  —  Alleged conspirators Other raid participants Alleged conspirators  —  Donovan Crowl and Jessica Watkins — both members of the Oath Keepers with ties to its leader — have been accused by federal investigators of coordinating …

George W. Bush to thank Dick Cheney, father of Liz Cheney, 'for his daughter's service'  —  Trump and allies target Liz Cheney after impeachment vote  —  (CNN)Former President George W. Bush is making it clear that he supports Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, the No. 3 Republican in the House …

“Stop the Steal” Organizer Called for “Execution” of Trump's Foes  —  Weeks before the murderous mob of insurrectionists stormed the United States Capitol on January 6 to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden's victory, a leader of the so-called Stop the Steal movement stood before a crowd …

Cable news' longest-serving executive is retiring after 40 years at CNN  —  New York (CNN Business)The longest-serving executive in the history of cable news is retiring, and CNN will never be the same.  —  Around the network he is known simply as Rick.  “Ask Rick.”  “See what Rick thinks.”

Biden, Democrats prepare to move beyond efforts to woo Republicans  —  A week and a half into the Biden presidency, Democrats are adopting a more muscular approach to dealing with Republicans, essentially declaring they will work with them if they can but are prepared move past them if they must.

U.S. CDC issues federal transportation mask mandate effective February 1  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order late Friday requiring masks in interstate transportation and at transit hubs, including airplanes, mass transit, taxis and trains, starting late Monday.

Florida town conducting legal review of Trump's residency at Mar-a-Lago  —  (CNN)The use of Mar-a-Lago as former President Donald Trump's permanent home is under legal review by the town of Palm Beach and the arrangement may be discussed at the upcoming town council meeting, the town manager told CNN.

‘A Hostage Situation Every Day’: Strategists Blame Trump For Georgia Senate Losses  —  The Georgia Senate runoffs were the first test of outgoing President Donald Trump's ability to bring his most fervent supporters to the polls without his name on the ballot.

Black Lives Matter movement nominated for Nobel peace prize  —  Norwegian MP cites global impact of BLM in raising awareness and consciousness of racial injustice  —  The Black Lives Matter movement has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel peace prize for the way its call for systemic change has spread around the world.

With Biden in office, when will Breyer retire?  —  After decades of failing to recognize the Supreme Court as a crucial election issue, as Republicans have, Democrats seem to see the light.  —  As soon as Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. told Joe Biden, “Congratulations, Mr. President,” …

Trump Taught Teachers Conspiracy Theories.  Now They're Teaching Them To Students.  —  As he spoke to his students during a Zoom lesson earlier this month, the northern Virginia middle school social studies teacher called the attempted coup at the Capitol on Jan. 6 “a setup.”  —  He would know, he said.

The @meena problem  —  Welcome to POLITICO's 2021 Transition Playbook, your guide to the first 100 days of the Biden administration.  —  MEENA HARRIS is ambitious.  —  The 36-year-old's new book, “Ambitious Girl,” about how women are often smeared for their ambition …

Trump White House donated 8,700 ventilators to other nations.  Officials now don't know where many of them are, watchdog finds.  —  The Trump administration spent $200 million to send more than 8,700 ventilators to countries around the world last year, with no clear criteria for determining …

Candidates to Lead CO Republican Party Embrace Election Conspiracy Theories  —  (Must read stuff - Promoted by Colorado Pols)  —  Good news for the conspiracist wing of the Colorado Republican party: both candidates currently vying to replace Congressman Ken Buck as state GOP chair believe …

Wearing horns and fur pelts during the Capitol riot, Jacob Chansley now wants to testify against Trump at impeachment trial  —  A Capitol riot leader who said he was “betrayed” by Donald Trump for not pardoning him is willing to testify against the former president at his impeachment trial next month, his lawyer said.

After a Black man was denied a spot in a ‘Whites-only’ cemetery in Louisiana, the graveyard has apologized  —  Before Darrell Semien died on Sunday of bladder cancer, the 55-year-old Black man left his family with a single dying wish: He wanted to be buried near their home in Oberlin, La. …