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Sara Murray / CNN:
Steve Bannon says he's willing to testify before January 6 committee after Trump waives claims of executive privilege — (CNN)Steve Bannon — who defied a congressional subpoena and is set to go to trial on criminal contempt charges — told the House select committee investigating the January 6 …
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Aquilino Gonell / New York Times:
President Trump Wrecked Lives on Jan. 6. I Should Know. — As one of the Capitol Police officers who defended the United States against the mob on Jan. 6, 2021, I felt it was important for me to be in the committee room on June 28 to hear the former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony.
Hugo Lowell / The Guardian:
Bannon initiates talks with January 6 panel on testifying over Capitol attack — Cooperation of former Trump strategist could provide unique insight into inner-workings of Trump's push to overturn election — Steve Bannon, the onetime strategist to Donald Trump who was involved …
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Pamela Paul / New York Times:
If Only John Roberts Would Retire — Give this article- - - Read in app — If liberal dreams — so endearing, so enduring — really did come true, Chief Justice John Roberts would resign. He's been at it for 17 years. And he's been incapable of tempering the Federalist Society-stamped fanatics …
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
At 79, Biden Is Testing the Boundaries of Age and the Presidency — President Biden has said he plans to run for a second term, but his age has become an uncomfortable issue for him and his party. — Give this article- - - Read in app — WASHINGTON — When President Biden leaves Tuesday night …
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Joe Biden / Washington Post:
Why I'm going to Saudi Arabia — Listen — Gift Article — Joe Biden is president of the United States. — Next week, I'll travel to the Middle East to start a new and more promising chapter of America's engagement there. This trip comes at a vital time for the region, and it will advance important American interests.
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Valerie Strauss / Washington Post:
Teachers go to the ‘dumbest colleges’ — who said it and why it matters — Listen — Gift Article — Larry Arnn is president of a small but influential Christian college in Michigan who has become a key education adviser to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R).
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Ryan Bort / Rolling Stone:
Trump Bashes Elon Musk as ‘Bullshit Artist’ at Alaska Rally — “He told me he voted for me,” Trump claimed — Donald Trump was in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday night to headline a rally in support of Sarah Palin's bid for Congress and Kelly Tshibaka's bid to primary Lisa Murkowski …
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Dan Barry / New York Times:
One Small Step for Democracy in a ‘Live Free or Die’ Town — A cautionary tale from Croydon, N.H., where one man tried to foist a change so drastic it jolted a community out of political indifference. — Give this article- - - Read in app — CROYDON, N.H. — The tiny New Hampshire town …
Neil MacFarquhar / New York Times:
Desperate for Recruits, Russia Launches a ‘Stealth Mobilization’ — Leery of a national draft for the Ukraine war, the Kremlin is offering cash bonuses and employing strong arm tactics. — Give this article- - - Read in app — Four Russian veterans of the war in Ukraine recently …
Tony Romm / Washington Post:
Democrats see hope for spending deal with Manchin as Congress returns — With early progress on healthcare, tax loopholes and climate, party leaders are ramping up efforts to pass Biden's stalled economic agenda — Listen — Gift Article — Senate Democrats are redoubling their efforts …
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Washington Post:
Uber leveraged violent attacks against its drivers to pressure politicians — In push for global expansion, company officials saw clashes with taxi cab workers as a way to win public sympathy, a trove of new documents shows — Listen — Gift Article — Five years into Uber's war …
Michael Shellenberger:
Green Dogma Behind Fall Of Sri Lanka — Organic farm advocates said they wanted what's best for the 22 million people of the island nation off the coast of India. What went wrong? — Sri Lanka has fallen. Protesters breached the official residences of Sri Lanka's Prime Minister and President …
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Brad Dress / The Hill:
Sununu says if he were in White House, he'd fire Yellen to help economy — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) on Sunday said he would fire Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to help the economy because she “completely misled America” and avoided informing Americans about inflation and the “bad news.”
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Ana Ley / New York Times:
14-Year-Old Is Fatally Stabbed in Harlem Subway Station, Police Say — Officials have not identified a motive but they said the boy appeared to know his attacker. — Give this article- - - Read in app — A 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death on Saturday afternoon inside a train station in Harlem …