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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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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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Washington Post:
Two long weeks: Inside Biden's struggle to respond to abortion ruling — Many Democrats were dismayed by the slow White House response but cheered his more forceful tone and actions — Listen — Gift Article — Three days after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade …
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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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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 …
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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The Daily Caller and RedState
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 …
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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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 …
Associated Press:
Retired general suspended after tweet critical of Jill Biden — WASHINGTON (AP) — A retired three-star Army general has been suspended from his duties as an adviser to active-duty officers, an Army spokeswoman said Saturday. The suspension followed reports that his social media account carried …
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TuAnh Dam / Axios:
Army suspends general after tweet appearing to mock Jill Biden
Army suspends general after tweet appearing to mock Jill Biden
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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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Keegan Hamilton / VICE:
UPS Has New Ghost Gun Shipping Rules That Could Disrupt the Industry — UPS confirmed to VICE News that it has updated its shipping policy to comply with the Biden administration's new rules on ghost guns. — KH — Corporate shipping giant UPS has stopped delivering for some American retailers …