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TRENDING TOPICS, MOST CREDIBLE STORIES | | #1 in U.S. News • 18 articles How is the committee investigating the January 6th riots progressing? |  | |
Top from last 48 hrs Former Republican congressman appointed to advise Jan. 6 panel. Washington Examiner (Moderate Right) • Factual Grade 84% • 2 min read
Chairman Bennie Thompson said in a statement Friday evening that [former Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman], an intelligence officer for the Air Force and National Security Agency contractor, "brings a deep background in national security and intelligence matters." ... The panel held its first hearing last week, during which some lawmakers teared up as officers painted scenes of chaos and destruction. At the same time, the Justice Department is in the middle of prosecuting more than 550 individuals who have been charged in connection to the riot, 30 of whom have pleaded guilty. ... Senate Republicans previously blocked bipartisan legislation to create an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack after the House approved it, with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell calling it a "purely political exercise." The only two Republicans on the Jan. 6 committee, vocal Trump critics Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, were appointed to the post by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. - Top from different political viewpoint
Jan. 6 committee hires former GOP congressman Denver Riggleman as senior staff member. Washington Post (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 70% • 3 min read - Top long-read
As Congress launches new Jan. 6 inquiry, a push for the truth. Christian Science Monitor (Center) • Factual Grade 81% • 10 min read
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| | #2 in U.S. News • 21 articles What Covid-19 measures is the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally taking? | Despite the social limitations of the coronavirus pandemic, last year's rally brought in roughly 460,000 attendees. 700,000 people are expected to atte... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. One payment. Once a year. $20
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| | #1 in World News • 14 articles How has France's Covid-19 health pass requirement been received? | The latest round of protests come after France's highest court upheld the majority of a new law requiring the health pass and for health care workers to be vaccinated against the corona... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. Don't scroll past. Support credible news for everyone.
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| | #1 in Health News • 8 articles What is known about the new Lambda variant of Covid-19? | First detected in Peru in August 2020, [lambda] made its way to the US for the first time on July 22 in a Houston hospital. There are 1,053 cases of the... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. The best news subscription there is. Just $5/mth.
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| | #1 in Sports News • 5 articles How do TV ratings for the 2022 Olympics compare with prior years? | There's no sugarcoating the dramatic decline in the broadcast network's prime-time show, the flagship of Olympics coverage. For many nights, NBC's audienc... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. The Factual can remain ad-free with your support.
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