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Why "Yakety Sax" makes politics funny

Two experts explain to Salon why "The Benny Hill Show" theme is the musical version of "slipping on a banana peel"

Salon · Jul 29, 2022

Even more Jan. 6 text messages are mysteriously missing

New reporting indicates texts from key Homeland Security officials were lost in a “reset” of government phones.

Mic · Jul 29, 2022

Editorial: Closing the electoral loopholes that inspired the Capitol insurrection

The House select committee hearings into the Capitol insurrection have established two facts virtually beyond debate: One, former President Donald Trump is culpable for what his followers did that day in support of his unprecedented attempt to overthrow a valid election. And, two, Trump’s scheme was aided by deep flaws…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 29, 2022

Angry callers are threatening Congress. These interns are on the front lines - Roll Call

Adam Kinzinger’s interns took on a sobering summer project — compiling a video of threats against their boss.

Roll Call · Jul 28, 2022

Malcolm Nance: ‘The Republican party is an insurgent party’

The author, pundit and soldier, recently fighting a war in Ukraine, talks about his incendiary new book and his alarming predictions

The Guardian - US · Jul 28, 2022

Trump news – latest : Ex-president suggests 9/11 still a mystery amid fury over hosting LIV golf event

Follow the latest updates on the January 6 committee investigation into former President Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Jan 6 co-defendant charged in assault of Capitol police officers pleads guilty

‘These two gentlemen are law-abiding, respected individuals in the community’ but they ‘committed this attack on uniformed police officers. I don’t find a way around that’, judge says

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Romney rips Hawley for fleeing Jan 6 mob

When Mitt Romney is getting his digs in on you ...

Salon · Jul 27, 2022

House sergeant-at-arms to cover security at lawmakers' homes

The program will cover monitoring and maintenance costs of up to $150 per month for each lawmaker.

Axios · Jul 27, 2022

AP News Digest 3:25 am

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022