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Katie Benner / New York Times:
Trump officials can testify in inquiries into efforts to subvert election outcome and Jan. 6 riot, Justice Dept. says. — The Justice Department notified former officials this week that they could testify to the various committees investigating the Trump administration's efforts to subvert …
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Kurt Bardella / USA Today:
Pelosi is fighting a war that Republicans started. Their aim is to never lose an election. — You really have to be doing some Olympic-level contortionism if having Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney on a panel doesn't meet your idea of bipartisan. — Two things happened on Jan. 6.
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Politico:
POLITICO Playbook: Is McCarthy prepared for Trump's wrath about the Jan. 6 committee? — DRIVING THE DAY — IN MEMORIAM — @SenatorEnzi: “Former Wyoming U.S. Senator MIKE ENZI passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family. His family expresses their deep appreciation for all of the prayers, support and concern.
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Lucian K. Truscott IV / Salon:
Democrats have a massive opportunity with Capitol riot committee: Shove it down the GOP's throat — Democrats have the opportunity of a lifetime when they open hearings of the House select committee on the Capitol insurrection Tuesday morning, but they can miss that opportunity by making three mistakes …
Eric Boehlert / PRESS RUN:
Can the media Both Sides an insurrection? They're gonna try
Can the media Both Sides an insurrection? They're gonna try
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Mike Lillis / The Hill:
House GOP blames Pelosi — not Trump — for Jan. 6
House GOP blames Pelosi — not Trump — for Jan. 6
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Ronn Blitzer / Fox News:
McCarthy, Republicans point finger at Pelosi over Jan. 6 Capitol security failure
McCarthy, Republicans point finger at Pelosi over Jan. 6 Capitol security failure
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Tyler Olson / Fox News:
Cheney's, Kinzinger's roles on Jan. 6 committee to come into sharp focus in first hearing
Cheney's, Kinzinger's roles on Jan. 6 committee to come into sharp focus in first hearing
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CNN:
The physical violence we experienced was horrific and devastating': Officers recount harrowing events of Capitol insurrection
The physical violence we experienced was horrific and devastating': Officers recount harrowing events of Capitol insurrection
Washington Post:
We have questions about Jan. 6. The new House committee can answer them.
We have questions about Jan. 6. The new House committee can answer them.
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Politico:
DOJ: Former Trump officials can testify about Jan. 6 Capitol attack
DOJ: Former Trump officials can testify about Jan. 6 Capitol attack
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Evan Perez / CNN:
Trump officials can testify on former President's actions leading up to insurrection, Justice Department decides
ABC News:
Cheney slams GOP critics, calls Jan. 6 committee investigation ‘deadly serious’
Cheney slams GOP critics, calls Jan. 6 committee investigation ‘deadly serious’
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Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
‘I was just trying to survive that day’: Cops in Jan. 6 hearing describe beatings, slurs from pro-Trump mob
‘I was just trying to survive that day’: Cops in Jan. 6 hearing describe beatings, slurs from pro-Trump mob
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Apoorva Mandavilli / New York Times:
The C.D.C. will recommend that some vaccinated people wear masks indoors again. — Reversing a decision made just two months ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to recommend on Tuesday that people vaccinated for the coronavirus resume wearing masks indoors in certain areas of the country.
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CNN:
CDC will recommend everyone in K-12 schools wear a mask — regardless of vaccination status — in new guidance — Washington (CNN)The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to recommend everyone in K-12 schools wear a mask, regardless of their vaccination status …
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Madeline Holcombe / CNN:
The US could again see 200K Covid-19 cases daily, former CDC director says, as new mask guidance expected — (CNN)The US could see nearly four times the current rate of Covid-19 cases in the next four to six weeks as the Delta variant spreads and the population hits a wall on vaccinations …
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Washington Post:
CDC to urge vaccinated people in high-transmission areas to resume wearing masks indoors as delta variant spreads
CDC to urge vaccinated people in high-transmission areas to resume wearing masks indoors as delta variant spreads
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Politico:
CDC to recommend vaccinated Americans wear masks indoors in Covid hot spots
CDC to recommend vaccinated Americans wear masks indoors in Covid hot spots
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr / CNBC:
CDC to reverse indoor mask policy, saying fully vaccinated people should wear them indoors in Covid hot spots
CDC to reverse indoor mask policy, saying fully vaccinated people should wear them indoors in Covid hot spots
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Phil Willon / Los Angeles Times:
Likely California voters now almost evenly split on Newsom recall, poll finds — Californians who say they expect to vote in the September recall election are almost evenly divided over whether to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom from office, evidence of how pivotal voter turnout will be in deciding …
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Ed Morrissey / HotAir:
Shock poll: Newsom might lose the recall after all
Shock poll: Newsom might lose the recall after all
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Natasha Korecki / Politico:
'What's Covid?' Why People at America's Hardest-Partying Lake Are Not About to Get Vaccinated — OSAGE BEACH, Mo.— The petite blonde bartender in ripped jean shorts bounced to each side of a square-shaped bar as women in bikinis and shirtless men lined up on a sweltering afternoon …
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Victoria Eavis / Casper Star-Tribune:
Former Sen. Mike Enzi dies following bike accident — Former Sen. Mike Enzi died Monday after suffering serious injuries in a recent bike accident. He was 77. — The announcement of Enzi's passing came in a tweet posted at 11:14 p.m. to his senatorial Twitter account.
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Quint Forgey / Politico:
Former Sen. Mike Enzi dies after bicycle accident
Former Sen. Mike Enzi dies after bicycle accident
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Paul Kane / Washington Post:
Former senator Mike Enzi dies after being injured in bike accident
Former senator Mike Enzi dies after being injured in bike accident
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Roni Caryn Rabin / New York Times:
As Virus Cases Rise, Another Contagion Spreads Among the Vaccinated: Anger — Frustrated by the prospect of a new surge, many Americans are blaming the unvaccinated. A tougher stance may backfire, some experts warn. — As coronavirus cases resurge across the country …
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Juliet Macur / New York Times:
Simone Biles Says She Wasn't Right Mentally During Olympic Final — Biles left the women's gymnastics final at the Tokyo Games because she was afraid she would be injured if she continued in a rattled state of mind. It is not clear whether she will compete in her individual events. — Key Updates:
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Emily Giambalvo / Washington Post:
U.S. women's gymnastics takes silver with Simone Biles out. Russian Olympic Committee wins gold.
U.S. women's gymnastics takes silver with Simone Biles out. Russian Olympic Committee wins gold.
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Emily Cochrane / New York Times:
'It's Painful': Infrastructure Talks Near Either a Deal or Collapse — The negotiations have entered that most excruciating of phases: tantalizingly close to an agreement, but with none in hand. And patience is wearing thin. — WASHINGTON — A key Republican senator grumbled publicly …
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Matt Dixon / Politico:
‘Sellout’: Anti-vax conservatives come for DeSantis — TALLAHASSEE — Florida's Covid crisis has wedged Gov. Ron DeSantis between two competing forces: public health experts who urge him to do more and anti-vaxxers who want him to do less. — The Republican governor has come under attack …
Katie Herzog / Common Sense with Bari Weiss:
Med Schools Are Now Denying Biological Sex — Professors are apologizing for saying ‘male’ and ‘female.’ Students are policing teachers. This is what it looks like when activism takes over medicine. — 1 hr ago … During a recent endocrinology course at a top medical school …
Caitlin Owens / Axios:
The floodgates have opened for vaccine mandates — State governments, private businesses and even part of the federal government are suddenly embracing mandatory coronavirus vaccinations for their employees. — Why it matters: Vaccine mandates have been relatively uncommon in the U.S …
Axios:
Swastika found etched into State Department elevator — A swastika was found on Monday etched into the wall of a State Department elevator near the office of its special envoy to monitor and combat anti-semitism, according to a person familiar with the discovery and a picture obtained by Axios.
Jonathan V. Last / The Bulwark:
The Damnation of George P. Bush — On Monday night, Donald Trump issued his endorsement in next year's race for Texas attorney general. You'll never guess who he picked. Let me give you a hint: It was not the guy whose name rhymes with tush. … Thus concludes the single …
Howie Carr Show / HCRN:
Donald Trump Joins the Howie Carr Show! - 07.26.21 - Hour 3 — In this hour, Howie interviews Former President Donald Trump about his thoughts on the current administration, his plans for 2024, and much more! — Also in this hour, Howie listens and reacts to today's Chump Line! — Download here.