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Meet the key players in the next Jan. 6 hearings
The next public hearings on the Capitol riot will focus on extremist groups who incited Jan. 6 violence and Trump's hours of inaction during the riot. Here's who you should know.
Trump lawyer interviewed with FBI about Bannon contempt case
DOJ prosecutors revealed the June 29 FBI interview in a court filing connected to the criminal contempt case of Steve Bannon, who is set to go on trial July 18 for defying a subpoena from the Jan. 6 select committee.
Biden’s pitch for Eric Schmidt-funded fellowship raised red flags
White House defends president’s support for philanthropy headed by former Google CEO, who has cultivated close ties to the administration.
House GOP marches into deeper blue terrain as Dem prospects fade
With just four months until the midterms, Democrats were already on the defensive in at least 30 highly competitive districts.
The RNC is promoting Trump and his business, raising fresh concerns about its neutrality
These are uncharted waters for the committee. And some in the party don’t think it’s charting them well so far.
Where Schumer's Covid diagnosis matters most — and least — to Dems
Schumer is the latest senior congressional leader to get the virus.
July 11, 2022
Did Minnesota accidentally legalize weed? Kinda, sorta, it’s complicated.
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West Wing Playbook
The power players, latest policy developments, and intriguing whispers percolating inside the West Wing.
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Letter from South Bend
How Abortion Is Sundering Amy Coney Barrett’s Hometown
South Bend, Indiana, is a blue city home to a conservative Catholic University. And both sides are taking their former neighbor’s vote on Dobbs very personally.
Politics
Opinion | If Tucker Runs in 2024, Here’s Who the Democrats Need
Jon Stewart is a better fit than most politicians for what modern politics has become.
The Friday Read
‘This Is Disgusting’: An Insider’s Account on the Fall of Cuomo
Kissing montages, Chris Cuomo’s interventions and the futile effort to save “Bad Andrew” from himself.
Foreign Affairs
Opinion | Take the Deal: Brittney Griner in Exchange for the ‘Merchant of Death’
Viktor Bout is responsible for unspeakable atrocities. But at this point, it’s not worth keeping him imprisoned if Biden can secure an innocent’s freedom.
Foreign Affairs
Opinion | Boris Johnson’s Grip on Power Was Always Weaker than Trump’s
The scandal-plagued British prime minister never secured total control over his party.
Politics
Opinion | Liberals Should Welcome Ron DeSantis’ Rise
If Trump is a unique threat to democracy, they should be happy to see a GOP alternative who could replace him.
Column | Altitude
Liz Cheney Wins the GOP’s Manhood Contest
Josh Hawley says real men value courage. Not many in Trump’s party clear the bar.
The Big Idea
He Was Dismissed as a Conservative Kook. Now the Supreme Court Is Embracing His Blueprint.
To really understand the GOP’s hard-right turn, look to L. Brent Bozell Jr.
Department of the Future
Why Bitcoin ATMs are Vexing Rulemakers
Regulators are worrying about who’s using the kiosks, and why — but national oversight is a patchwork at best.
Law And Order
Opinion | Bombshell Jan. 6 Testimony Could Hurt a Justice Department Prosecution
And DOJ only has itself to blame.
Book Club
From Chelsea Clinton to David Petraeus, Here’s What Politicos Are Reading This Summer
Top novelists, generals, politicians and more recommend their summer reads.
History Dept.
Opinion | How the Founders Intended to Check the Supreme Court’s Power
The president and Congress can check SCOTUS' power when they believe the justices have exceeded their mandate. This might be the best way to save the court from itself.
Republicans are poised to win the House and Senate. Welcome to our Election Forecast.
We rated every race in play in the midterms. Here’s who we think will win.
Dems' climate and tax agenda to consume Congress in July
Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin have taken concrete steps forward on their party-line proposal, and a bill could be on the floor before the end of the month.
Democrats bet on abortion in bid to oust pro-impeachment Republican
Rep. David Valadao believes his focus on local issues will win his reelection in a blue district. His opponent thinks his strict abortion stance will sink him.
‘Operation Higher Court’: Inside the religious right’s efforts to wine and dine Supreme Court justices
A former evangelical leader details his group’s extensive program to influence Justices Thomas, Alito and Scalia through meals and entertainment.
Biden isn’t running out of ideas, Dems fear. He’s running out of time.
Democrats are pressing the White House to try and change the dynamics of the midterms. They fear it’s getting too late.
STATES
Did Minnesota accidentally legalize weed?
“That doesn’t legalize marijuana?” Republican Sen. Jim Abeler asked after state lawmakers OK’d products with hemp-derived THC.
‘Stunned, outraged, and deeply saddened’: Biden mourns Japan’s Abe after assassination
“The United States stands with Japan in this moment of grief,” the president said.
Trump-era federal Covid contract recipient has yet to meet major deadlines
Two years in, Phlow Corp. has not delivered on high-tech methods to domestically manufacture cheap generic drugs.
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