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5 things we learned from Anthony Fauci's emails
Thousands of pages of Dr. Fauci's emails have been released to reporters. Here's what they tell us about his life and manner during the early months of the pandemic.
Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days
The new White House science adviser wants to have a vaccine ready to fight the next pandemic in just about 100 days after recognizing a potential viral outbreak.
Netanyahu foes push for quick vote to end his 12-year rule
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents on Thursday pushed for a quick parliament vote to formally end his lengthy rule, hoping to head off any last-minute attempts by the premier to derail their newly announced coalition government.
Experts call it a 'clown show' but Arizona 'audit' is a disinformation blueprint
"It's an audit in name only," says one former election security official. "It's a threat to the overall confidence of democracy, all in pursuit of continuing a narrative that we know to be a lie."
George Mason University economics professor Bryan Caplan speaks at St. Olaf College about “Freedom, Populism and Big Tech.”
Republicans press Walz to give up emergency powers
With case counts dropping and the mask mandate gone, Republican state legislators are pressing Gov. Tim Walz to end the emergency he first declared over a year ago to respond to COVID-19 and give up power to act unilaterally.
Historian uncovers the racist roots of the 2nd Amendment
Carol Anderson says the Second Amendment was designed to ensure slave owners could quickly crush any rebellion or resistance from those they'd enslaved. Her new book is “The Second.”
Biden prioritizes U.S. voting rights law as restrictions mount
President Joe Biden used the 100th anniversary of Tulsa's race massacre to make a plea for sweeping legislation in Congress to protect the right to vote as Republican-led governments in Texas and other states pass new restrictions making it tougher to cast ballots.
Where are they now? Flynn, other Trump alums keep MAGA hopes alive
What Trump alums are doing now can be divided in two groups — those promoting Trump and the MAGA movement, and those who are going more traditional routes. It underscores the GOP divide Trump created.