Even a day after Jan. 6, Trump balked at condemning the violence  —  The House committee investigating the Capitol attack expects to show portions of outtakes Thursday from remarks Trump delivered Jan. 7, when aides pressed him to repudiate the riot.  —  Gift Article

Secret Service watchdog knew in February that texts had been purged  —  Listen  —  Gift Article  —  A watchdog agency learned in February that the Secret Service had purged nearly all cellphone texts from around the time of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, but chose not to alert Congress …

At Ivana Trump's Funeral, a Gold-Hued Coffin and the Secret Service  —  “People adored Ivana.”  — Give this article- - - Read in app  —  In death, as in life, her famous former husband loomed over Ivana Trump's story.  —  On Wednesday afternoon, when a funeral was held for Ms. Trump …

Federal investigation of Hunter Biden reaches critical juncture, sources say  —  The federal investigation into Hunter Biden's business activities is nearing a critical juncture as investigators weigh possible charges and prosecutors confront Justice Department guidelines …

CIA Director: Putin ‘too healthy’  —  Vladimir Putin is “entirely too healthy,” CIA Director William Burns said Wednesday, throwing cold water on constant rumors that the Russian president is suffering from illness as he pursues his war on Ukraine.  —  Burns, speaking at the Aspen Security Forum …

Where does Larry Hogan go from here?  —  Just as he's weighing a bid for the presidency, Maryland primary voters sided with Trump and nominated someone who repudiates the governor's brand of conservatism  —  Listen  —  Gift Article  —  Wednesday morning was grim in Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's orbit.

America's Self-Obsession Is Killing Its Democracy  —  In 2009, a violent mob stormed the presidential palace in Madagascar, a deeply impoverished red-earthed island off the coast of East Africa.  They had been incited to violence by opportunistic politicians and media personalities, successfully triggering a coup.

Iowa Poll: Most think Joe Biden should not run again in 2024 as approval rating falls  —  Less than a quarter of Iowans say they think President Joe Biden should make another run for the White House in 2024, even as he insists he will seek a second term in office.

Nebraska governor makes big donation to take out Greitens  —  Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is among the biggest donors to a super PAC devoted to torpedoing Missouri Republican Eric Greitens' Senate campaign.  —  The second-term governor, who hails from one of the wealthiest megadonor families …

Lawsuit Claims Trump's Lawyer Called AG ‘That Black B*tch’  —  Donald Trump's favorite New Jersey criminal defense lawyer is in hot water after allegedly repeatedly singing the N-word while listening to rap.  And there's more. … Donald Trump's favorite New Jersey defense lawyer …

Biden seeking $37B for fighting crime, hiring more police  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is proposing to spend roughly $37 billion for fighting and preventing crime, including $13 billion to help communities hire and train 100,000 police officers over five years.

This is what it looks like when women become second-class citizens  —  Listen  —  Gift Article  —  The horror stories from state abortion bans are piling up: Women facing dangerous delays in care for miscarriages.  Doctors violating their training and waiting until their patient is at death's door before performing an abortion.

The Morning Dispatch: The January 6 Committee Presses the Secret Service  —  Plus: A heatwave wreaks havoc across Europe and America.  —  Happy Thursday!  There are times in your life where you will be called to stand athwart history, yelling stop.  Velveeta's introduction of a liquid mac …

Pelosi to Blinken: Label Russia as terrorist state, or else Congress will  —  Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi had a message for Secretary of State Antony Blinken: Designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism — otherwise, Congress will.  —  The warning, made on a call between …

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army General Mark A. Milley Hold a Press Conference  —  Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army General Mark A. Milley  —  STAFF: Good afternoon, everyone.

Biden Approval Hits New Low Amid Public Discontent With Both Parties, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Nearly Half Of Americans Worry About Being Mass Shooting Victim  — mail_outline  —  One and a half years since President Joe Biden took office, Americans give President Biden …

Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Considered Dead on Arrival, Gains New Life  —  The larger-than-expected G.O.P. vote in the House in support of legislation to codify marriage equality caught both parties off guard, suggesting there could be a narrow path to enactment.  — Give this article- - - Read in app

‘They Must Provide The Abortion!’  AG Garland Hits Back at Texas Lawsuit Challenging Biden Emergency Abortion Rule  —  Attorney General Merrick Garland hit back at a Texas lawsuit over a Biden administration abortion rule, declaring that doctors faced with an emergency “must perform the abortion” regardless of state law.

Monetary policy decisions  —  Today, in line with the Governing Council's strong commitment to its price stability mandate, the Governing Council took further key steps to make sure inflation returns to its 2% target over the medium term.  The Governing Council decided to raise …

Trump Recently Urged a Powerful Legislator to Overturn His 2020 Defeat in Wisconsin  —  Donald J. Trump called Robin Vos, the speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly, on July 9 and pushed him to support a resolution to retract the state's 10 electoral votes for President Biden.  — Give this article- - - Read in app

Michelle Obama's book ‘The Light We Carry’ coming this fall  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama will have a book out this fall, “The Light We Carry,” in which she reflects upon her experiences and shares insights on navigating an increasingly stressful world.