Ron Johnson on Jan. 6 Capitol attack: 'This didn't seem like an armed insurrection to me'  —  MADISON - Two days after members of the U.S. Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump on charges of inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Wisconsin's senior senator is questioning whether an armed insurrection even occurred.

Adam Kinzinger's Lonely Mission  —  Censured by his party and shunned by family members, Mr. Kinzinger, a six-term Illinois Congressman, is pressing Republicans to leave Donald Trump behind — and risking his career doing so.  —  WASHINGTON — As the Republican Party censures …

3 Out Of 4 Republicans Want To See Trump Play A Big Role In GOP, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 68% Of Americans Say Trump Didn't Do Enough To Stop Insurrection  —  Two days after the U.S. Senate voted to acquit former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial …

Acquittal Vindicated the Constitution, Not Trump  —  House managers wanted us to rush through a sham trial.  Instead we did our duty to the rule of law.  —  Jan. 6 was a shameful day.  A mob bloodied law enforcement and besieged the first branch of government.

2 million Texas households without power as massive winter storm drives demand for electricity  —  Some utility companies that deliver electricity to Texans are telling customers to expect power outages through Monday night and potentially into Tuesday.  —  Copy link  —  Here's what you need to know:

Dear Colleague: Security, Security, Security  —  Today, we celebrate the birthdays of America's two greatest presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.  —  George Washington was the patriarch of our country, who with his courage, fought for and won our independence at great odds …

Some Lincoln Project founders knew about sexual harassment allegations as early as March  —  The revelation comes as the political group releases workers from nondisclosure agreements.  —  Some of the leaders of the embattled Lincoln Project knew about sexual harassment allegations …

Perdue explores Senate comeback bid against Warnock in 2022  —  Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue took the first steps toward a potential comeback bid by filing campaign paperwork on Monday to explore a challenge against Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock.

Inside the new President's routine: Oval Office fires and early bedtimes  —  (CNN)When President Joe Biden flew aboard Air Force One for the first time this month, he did not spend much time soaking in the moment.  —  The flight, after all, was only 25 minutes long.

The FBI Wants You To Make These Photos Of Capitol Insurrectionists Go Viral  —  Inside the bureau's evolving strategy to get photos of the Trump supporters who invaded the U.S. Capitol on your social media feed.  —  The search for the insurrectionists who stormed the U.S. Capitol last month isn't your typical FBI manhunt.

A GOP donor gave $2.5 million for a voter fraud investigation.  Now he wants his money back.  —  Like many Trump supporters, conservative donor Fred Eshelman awoke the day after the presidential election with the suspicion that something wasn't right.  His candidate's apparent lead in key battleground states had evaporated overnight.

Fauci Awarded $1 Million Israeli Prize For ‘Speaking Truth To Power’ Amid Pandemic  —  America's top infectious disease official Dr. Anthony Fauci received a prestigious $1 million Israeli prize Monday, along with six other researchers who shared two additional $1 million prizes for their contributions to health and medicine.

The Fight for Fifteen at an Orlando McDonald's  —  For Cristian Cardona and his co-workers, the pandemic brought new meaning to a nationwide movement to raise the minimum wage.  —  A few days after Mother's Day in 2019, a McDonald's in Orlando, Florida, found itself out of scrambled eggs and receipt paper …

Seoul offered free coronavirus tests for pets and soon found its first case in a lethargic, vomiting cat  —  TOKYO — Officials in Seoul said they found their first case of covid-19 in a cat on Monday shortly after offering free tests to pets in the South Korean capital.

LIVE UPDATES: Andrew Cuomo's explanation for nursing home data delay criticized by state Dem lawmakers  —  Cuomo said any disconnect between his office and state lawmakers was the result of a ‘breakdown in communication’  —  DeSantis torches Cuomo's poor judgment in nursing home scandal

Interior Secretary Nominee on Collision Course With Oil Industry  —  Deb Haaland, poised to be first Native American cabinet secretary, has joined pipeline protests and opposed fracking  —  WASHINGTON— Deb Haaland is poised to make history on two fronts, as both the first Native American cabinet secretary …

Lack of witnesses at Trump's trial is not the problem.  Witness intimidation is.  —  The former president has a record of threatening rhetoric toward anyone who crosses him.  Now there's a record of supporters willing to back him with violence.  —  On Saturday morning …

Ask Every Republican These Two Questions  —  Over and over again.  —  1 hr ago  —  Before we start: As of today we have four years to fortify American Democracy before the next authoritarian tide comes in.  —  This is the time to roll up our sleeves and work.  I hope you'll labor with us.

Ban on New Foreign Workers Left U.S. Jobs Unfilled, Even in Covid Downturn  —  Visa restrictions last year were partly intended to keep more jobs open for Americans as unemployment surged  —  The U.S. closed the door to nearly all incoming foreign workers last year.

Trump drives past jubilant supporters at impromptu rally in Florida  —  Trump marks Presidents Day by waiving to supporters near his south Florida residence  —  Trump acquitted after media blitz  —  Former President Trump marked President's Day by waiving to a throng of supporters gathered near his south Florida home.

The needless clash between teachers' unions and science is harming America's kids  —  The evidence is clear: We can open schools safely now.  —  SHARE All sharing options  —  Millions of students across America have now been stuck in remote learning for nearly a year.

Okonjo-Iweala is 1st woman, African to lead world trade body  —  FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Nigerian economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed Monday to head the World Trade Organization, becoming the first woman and first African to take on the role amid rising protectionism and disagreement …

‘Team Biden’ Sought To Cultivate Ties To Businessman Who's Now Awaiting Sentencing On Federal Charges  — A Pakistani-American businessman awaiting sentencing on federal charges developed close ties to members of Joe Biden's inner circle and met multiple times with him when he served as vice president, emails show.