First on CNN: Trump's impeachment defense team leaves less than two weeks before trial  —  (CNN)Former President Donald Trump's five impeachment defense attorneys have left a little more than a week before his trial is set to begin, according to people familiar with the case, amid a disagreement over his legal strategy.

Dodger Stadium's COVID-19 vaccination site temporarily shut down after protesters gather at entrance  —  Dodger Stadium's mass COVID-19 vaccination site was temporarily shut down Saturday afternoon when about 50 protesters gathered at the entrance, frustrating hundreds of motorists who had been waiting in line for hours.

Why Biden has a rare opportunity for early success  —  This Biden clip is being used against him.  Here are the facts  —  (CNN)Over five decades in Washington, President Joe Biden has watched seven newly-elected presidents get started.  Improbably, he has the chance for a stronger opening act than any of them.

After Record Turnout, Republicans Are Trying to Make It Harder to Vote  —  The presidential election results are settled.  But the battle over new voting rules, especially for mail-in ballots, has just begun.  —  WASHINGTON — In Georgia, Arizona and other states won by President Biden …

Melvin Capital Lost 53% in January, Hurt by GameStop and Other Bets  —  Citadel, its partners and Point72 took losses from their investment in the hedge fund  —  Melvin Capital Management, the hedge fund that has borne the brunt of losses from the soaring stock prices of heavily shorted stocks recently …

ICE Deported A Survivor Of The El Paso Walmart Shooting Who Was Assisting In The Investigation, Her Lawyers Say  —  A survivor of the 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting who was assisting law enforcement officials with the case has been deported by ICE following an arrest during a traffic stop …

So you're being held accountable?  That's not ‘cancel culture’  —  According to the Washington Examiner's Eddie Scarry, nothing less than a “social justice mob” descended on Politico after it gave a guest-editing slot to right-wing flamethrower Ben Shapiro.

A Vast Web of Vengeance  —  Outrageous lies destroyed Guy Babcock's online reputation.  When he went hunting for their source, what he discovered was worse than he could have imagined.  —  Guy Babcock vividly remembers the chilly Saturday evening when he discovered the stain on his family.

Trump officials actively lobbied to deny states money for vaccine rollout last fall  —  WASHINGTON — Top Trump officials actively lobbied Congress to deny state governments any extra funding for the Covid-19 vaccine rollout last fall — despite frantic warnings from state officials …

Marjorie Taylor Greene Is ‘the Worst Enemy for Most Causes That She Supposedly Supports’  —  National Republicans long saw Majorie Taylor Greene, a first-term member of Congress from northwest Georgia, as a potential source of trouble.  Few probably thought it would get this bad.

Navalny Protests Live Updates: Russians Defy Kremlin in Nationwide Demonstrations  —  Tens of thousands took to the streets to show support for the jailed opposition leader Aleksei A. Navalny.  The police were out in force and reports of brutality flared.  —  RIGHT NOW Yulia Navalnaya …

Biden isn't living up to his bipartisan promises  —  The president is saying the right things about working with Republicans, but his administration's early actions suggest he's more interested in pandering to progressives.  —  Boxed in by a progressive Left eager to leverage its newfound power …

Secretive Ethics panel will judge Hawley and Cruz  —  Former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial will be conducted on the Senate floor, live on TV.  The Senate investigation into Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley will take place behind closed doors by one of the most secretive committees in Congress.

Lincoln Project Sends Scorching Letter Demanding Giuliani Retract His ‘Fantastical’ Claim They Planned Capitol Riot: ‘Refuse At Your Peril’  —  The Lincoln Project's legal counsel sent a scorching letter to Rudy Giuliani after he falsely accused the group of helping plan the January 6th Capitol riot …

After Joe Biden's inauguration, Newsmax personalities are distraught and enraged  —  Newsmax host Greg Kelly: “It's actually OK to say you don't want to see Joe Biden succeed”  —  On January 20, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States.

Thousands flee Hong Kong for UK, fearing China crackdown  —  LONDON (AP) — Cindy had a comfortable lifestyle in Hong Kong: she owned several properties with her husband, they had a good business going.  But last year she made up her mind to leave it all behind and move her family to Britain …

Texas City Councilman Posted Photo Of Noose After Insurrection, Saying 'Let ‘Em Hang’  —  Martin Holsome, a city councilman running for governor, is part of a growing group of Republicans embracing right-wing extremism and cheering the Capitol riot.  —  A small-time city councilman in Texas …

Sexual Misconduct Allegations Prompt Another Alaska Attorney General to Resign  —  Ed Sniffen stepped down as the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica were preparing an article about his relationship with a 17-year-old girl three decades ago.  The state has now launched an investigation into the allegations.