Bernie Sanders says $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill likely to be lowered  —  The Vermont senator appeared on ABC's “This Week” Sunday.  —  In order for the bipartisan infrastructure bill and larger social spending package to pass, Sen. Bernie Sanders said Sunday the $3.5 trillion budget resolution price tag will likely be lowered.

Whistle-Blower to Accuse Facebook of Contributing to Jan. 6 Riot, Memo Says  —  In an internal memo, Facebook defended itself and said that social media was not a primary cause of polarization.  — Read in app  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook, which has been under fire …

The Lawyer Behind the Memo on How Trump Could Stay in Office  —  John Eastman was a little-known but respected conservative lawyer.  Then he became influential with Donald Trump — and counseled him on how to retain power after losing the election.  — Read in app

Biden signs 30-day extension of highway funding into law  —  President Biden signed a 30-day extension of highway funding into law on Saturday following its passage earlier in the day by the Senate, according to a statement from the White House.  —  The Senate reconvened for a brief session …

EXCLUSIVE: Married Trump donor tells police she feared for her safety when Corey Lewandowski told her ‘he stabbed a man in the back of the head and killed him’ as her husband slams the political operative's ‘violent and harassing’ behavior  — Super PAC donor Trashelle Odom has made a statement …

Housing Boss Earns $1 Million to Run Shelters Despite a Troubled Past  —  Some executives at nonprofit groups that operate New York City homeless shelters are benefiting from the plight of the people they serve.  —  Soon after Jack A. Brown III quit his job at a private prison company, his former employer accused him of fraud.

When I Ran for President, It Messed With My Head  —  It's your birthday.  Imagine going into a room and finding dozens of people have gathered together to see you.  They toast your arrival.  There is much excitement.  They ask you to give a speech.  You are very flattered.

North Korea accuses U.N. of double standards over missile tests, warns of consequences  —  North Korea said on Sunday the United Nations Security Council applied double standards over military activities among U.N. member states, state media KCNA said, amid international criticism over its recent missile tests.

Haitian migrants thought Biden would welcome them.  Now deported to Haiti, they have one mission: Leave again.  —  PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — As Haitians living in Brazil, Fegenson Elie and his family were struggling when he received a phone call from his sister-in-law.

Don't let California persecute gun owners  —  The Democrats' assault on the First Amendment has been so brazen lately that it's often easy to forget that they have been waging an even longer and more concerted battle against the Second Amendment.  —  In states where Democrats hold complete control …

China sends record number of warplanes towards Taiwan  —  Beijing steps up intimidation ahead of a visit by French politicians to Taipei  —  China sent a record number of warplanes into Taiwan's air defence identification zone on Friday and Saturday ahead of a visit to Taipei by French lawmakers.

The Colorado River Is in Crisis.  The Walton Family Is Pushing a Solution.  —  Walmart heirs have spent heavily to promote their view that water markets are the best way to deal with a dwindling supply  —  The first-ever official shortage on the Colorado River has intensified a debate …

American, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue will require their employees to be vaccinated  —  American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are joining United Airlines in requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, as the Biden administration steps up pressure on major U.S. carriers to require the shots.

POLITICO Playbook: 'The strangest thing I've ever seen'  —  DRIVING THE DAY  —  “The fact that the president came to the Hill and whipped against his own bill is the strangest thing I've ever seen.”  —  That late-night observation was just one of many we heard from frustrated lawmakers …