Trump's Truth Social Is Banning Users Who Post About Jan. 6 Hearings, According to Reports … The irony is rich: Truth Social, Donald Trump's Twitter copycat claiming it is “free from political discrimination,” has reportedly banned users who posted information from Thursday's congressional hearing …

Should Biden Run in 2024?  Democratic Whispers of ‘No’ Start to Rise.  —  In interviews, dozens of frustrated Democratic officials, members of Congress and voters expressed doubts about the president's ability to rescue his reeling party and take the fight to Republicans.  — Give this article- - - Read in app

Brooks hits back at Trump over Britt endorsement  —  Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) criticized former President Trump for endorsing Alabama Republican Senate challenger Katie Britt, saying late Friday on Twitter that “Donald Trump is the only man in American politics who could get conned by Mitch McConnell twice in an Alabama Senate race.”

The January 6 Militia Witnesses Are Cooperating with DOJ, Probably Not the January 6 Committee  —  Liz Cheney made a comment in Thursday's public hearing that has attracted some attention.  As part of her explanation that the January 6 investigation is ongoing, she said,

Ukraine is running out of ammunition as prospects dim on the battlefield  —  Hopes that Ukraine will be able to reverse Russian gains are fading in the face of superior firepower  —  SLOVYANSK, Ukraine — The euphoria that accompanied Ukraine's unforeseen early victories against bumbling Russian troops …

The shadow race is underway for the Republican presidential nomination  —  At least 15 potential 2024 candidates are traveling the country, huddling with donors or testing out messages — even if Trump runs  —  One day last month, Mike Pence secretly huddled with some of Michigan's top donors …

Martin's potato rolls face boycott calls over owner's politics  —  From the Middle East to the Midwest, thousands of restaurants rely on the breads and buns produced by Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, a family-owned wholesaler based in Pennsylvania whose pillowy potato rolls have become the preferred sandwich base for countless chefs.

Emmer tries to temper GOP confidence in a House rout in the midterms  —  Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) knew he had a problem when Newt Gingrich showed up at the House GOP retreat in Florida in March.  —  Gingrich led the 1994 midterm blowout that helped Republicans gain 54 seats and their first majority …

I Can't Stop Thinking About the Thin Blue Line Flags in the January 6 Video  —  Facts matter: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter.  Support our nonprofit reporting.  Subscribe to our print magazine.  —  There is a lot to examine in the 10-minute video compilation …

Question for Fla. Republican senator: You OK with Proud Boys on Miami-Dade GOP exec committee?  —  DORAL, Fla. - A former Republican lawmaker is calling for a former Republican senator and Miami-Dade Commissioner to take action to remove members of the far-right group Proud Boys from the Miami-Dade GOP Executive Committee.

January 6 prime-time hearing watched by more than 20 million  —  New York (CNN Business)More than 20 million TV viewers tuned in to Thursday's prime-time presentation about the January 6 attack, and it reached a far larger number through all manner of social and old-school media.