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Jan. 6 hearing live updates: Trump ‘chose not to act’ as mob attacked, committee says — The committee said he did nothing to stop the Capitol assault for 187 minutes. — The focus of the House Jan. 6 committee's second prime-time hearing is what it says was then-President Donald Trump's …
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Brooke Singman / Fox News:
Melania Trump says she was ‘fulfilling’ official duties as first lady on Jan. 6: ‘I always condemn violence’ — Melania Trump's comments come after former chief of staff alleged she did not sign off on statement to condemn violence at Capitol — Fox News Flash top headlines for July 21
Luke Broadwater / New York Times:
Liz Cheney, Front and Center in the Jan. 6 Hearings, Pursues a Mission — “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” [cheering] They came from all 50 states …
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Adam Kinzinger / The Bulwark:
Jan. 6th Committee Corroborates Trump's SUV Outburst — Plus: a look behind the scenes at how the committee operates. … Kinzinger: So the MAGA folks in the right-wing media went out and just started unleashing on her credibility, and that's just angering because this is not a woman …
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Amanda Carpenter / The Bulwark:
Where Was Kevin McCarthy? — The GOP leader was MIA from critical discussion as the Capitol was under siege and VP Pence was giving “unambiguous orders.” — Around 4 p.m. on January 6, 2021, staffers inside the White House were “emotionally drained,” according to new testimony revealed by the House Jan. 6th Committee.
Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
‘Loudmouth’ Capitol riot defendant had a rough day at his Jan. 6 jury trial — WASHINGTON — A Tennessee man and self-described “loudmouth,” who filmed himself screaming “WE IN THIS B— ” as he stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, had a difficult time explaining his actions to a jury this week.
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Politico:
The Jan. 6 committee makes Jan. 7 — and beyond — matter
The Jan. 6 committee makes Jan. 7 — and beyond — matter
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
Hawley's effort to reap political rewards from Jan. 6 scampers off
Hawley's effort to reap political rewards from Jan. 6 scampers off
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New York Times:
A Jan. 6 Mystery: Why Did It Take So Long to Deploy the National Guard?
A Jan. 6 Mystery: Why Did It Take So Long to Deploy the National Guard?
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Charlie Sykes / The Bulwark:
Adam Kinzinger: We're Going to Prove What Trump Knew during Those 187 Minutes
Adam Kinzinger: We're Going to Prove What Trump Knew during Those 187 Minutes
Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Kevin McCarthy accidentally tells the truth about the GOP and Jan. 6
Kevin McCarthy accidentally tells the truth about the GOP and Jan. 6
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RochesterFirst:
Rep. Lee Zeldin attacked at Perinton campaign stop, suspect charged — PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) — A Fairport man has been charged with attempted assault for his involvement in an attack on Congressman Lee Zeldin during a campaign event in Perinton Thursday night.
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Paul LeBlanc / CNN:
GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin continues New York gubernatorial campaign event after attack
GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin continues New York gubernatorial campaign event after attack
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David Propper / New York Post:
NY GOP gubernatorial nominee Lee Zeldin attacked on stage during campaign stop near Rochester
NY GOP gubernatorial nominee Lee Zeldin attacked on stage during campaign stop near Rochester
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Paul Steinhauser / Fox News:
Zeldin spotlights push to fire NYC District Attorney Alvin Bragg in his first general election ad
Zeldin spotlights push to fire NYC District Attorney Alvin Bragg in his first general election ad
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New York Times:
Service Service Asked to Stop Investigating Jan. 6 Texts Amid Criminal Inquiry — The Homeland Security Department's inspector general told the Secret Service to halt its internal investigation into how phone records from around Jan. 6 were purged. — Give this article- - - Read in app
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Bill Glauber / Journal Sentinel:
Ron Johnson signals support for Respect for Marriage Act to codify same-sex marriage — Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson signaled Thursday that he would vote for legislation to codify same-sex marriage into federal law. — That would be a key vote as Democrats try to move the legislation through Congress.
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Jonathan Swan / Axios:
A radical plan for Trump's second term … The impact could go well beyond typical conservative targets such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Internal Revenue Service. Trump allies are working on plans that would potentially strip layers at the Justice Department …
Washington Post:
Kagan says questions of legitimacy risky for Supreme Court — Listen — Gift Article — BIG SKY, Mont. — Liberal Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan said Thursday that it would be a “dangerous thing” for the court and for democracy if the justices stray too far from public sentiment and lose the confidence of Americans.
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Claire Goforth / The Daily Dot:
Twitter says it bans using ‘groomer’ as an anti-LGTBQ slur—but its enforcement is lacking — 'If Twitter had stepped in in March this wouldn't be this big a deal.' — Twitter said to the Daily Dot that it bans calling people “groomers” based on their gender identity.
Bianca Fortis / ProPublica:
A Government Official Helped Them Register. Now They've Been Charged With Voter Fraud. — Ten Florida men with felony convictions have been charged with voter fraud because prosecutors say they registered and voted illegally. Critics say the punishments are unfair.
Ewan Palmer / Newsweek:
GOP Support Among Seniors, a Key Trump Base, Drops Dramatically: Poll — The Republican Party has suffered a heavy loss of support from senior voters in recent months, a key demographic for the party in November's midterms and for Donald Trump's presidential ambitions, according to polls.
Washington Post:
Supreme Court won't reinstate Biden policy limiting immigration arrests — The court said it will hear the merits of the case in December. — Listen — Gift Article — The Supreme Court on Thursday refused the Biden administration's request to reinstate a policy limiting immigration arrests …
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Washington Post:
Unvaccinated Rockland County, N.Y. man diagnosed with polio — This is the first U.S. case of polio in nearly a decade — Listen — Gift Article — The first U.S. case of polio in nearly a decade has been confirmed in an unvaccinated individual in Rockland County, N.Y., local and state health officials announced Thursday.
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San Francisco Chronicle:
S.F. Mayor Breed vetoes law to end single-family zoning, arguing it will actually hurt housing production — Mayor London Breed vetoed legislation that would have eliminated single-family zoning in San Francisco to allow fourplexes everywhere and six-unit homes on all corner lots …
Ashton Pittman / Mississippi Free Press:
Mississippi Education Board Removes Ban On Guns in K-12 Schools, Citing State Law — The Mississippi Board of Education voted today to remove a policy that barred individuals with permits from carrying guns in the state's elementary and secondary public schools, revising a 1990 policy …
Rob Wile / NBC News:
A Walgreens employee refused to sell condoms to a couple on religious grounds — A pair of shoppers at a Walgreens in Wisconsin said an employee refused to sell condoms to them on religious grounds — something Walgreens said is permitted under its policies.
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Associated Press:
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild symptoms’ — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation's efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions.
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