Politics A.M.: Larry Elder’s false and misleading claims in California recall race

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Introductory offer: Get one year of digital access for just $40.  Sign up for this newsletter Read online The most important politics stories today. Presented by American Petroleum Institute     (Ringo Chiu/AFP/Getty Images) Larry Elder's false and misleading claims in California recall race Elder has a Trumpian knack for delivering false and misleading claims on the 2020 election, the coronavirus pandemic and the economy. Analysis ●  By Salvador Rizzo ●  Read more »   White House asks several Trump appointees to resign from military service academy boards White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday that the move was about qualifications, not politics. By Felicia Sonmez ●  Read more »   Democrats confront numerous hurdles as they work to advance $3.5 trillion economic package Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's declaration that lawmakers have less time to raise or suspend the statutory limit on federal borrowing threatened to turn up the political heat on Congress in what already is a jam-packed month. By Tony Romm ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Content from American Petroleum Institute Natural Gas & Oil: New Economic Impact Study The American Petroleum Institute released a new analysis of the natural gas and oil industry's impact on the U.S. economy. The study showed the industry supports $893B in national labor income.   Trump reaches out to families of U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan The former president and his team, sensing a political opportunity, have issued more than 50 statements about Afghanistan, and his PAC has raised millions with repeated fundraising pitches on the topic. By Matt Viser and Josh Dawsey ●  Read more »   Supreme Court grants reprieve to inmate who wants pastor by side at execution Court this fall will consider Texas's denial of request that preacher lay hands on inmate, and audibly pray for him. By Robert Barnes ●  Read more »   Second U.S. judge questions constitutionality of lead felony charge against Oath Keepers in Capitol riot Courts have asked whether the obstruction-of-Congress charge employed by the Justice Department is unconstitutionally vague. Defendants in at least eight cases have asked that the count be dismissed. By Spencer Hsu ●  Read more »   Trump expected to endorse Wyoming lawyer to unseat Liz Cheney in biggest test of his ability to purge his critics from the party The former president has vowed to unseat Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) since she voted to impeach him in January over his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. By Marianna Sotomayor and Josh Dawsey ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   A profound memorial in Shanksville For the past twenty years, Michael Williamson has traveled to Shanksville on the anniversary of 9-11 as the memorial to Flight 93 grew from a chain link fence laden with personal mementos to a beautiful park replete with an elegant monument, a visitors center, contemplative pathways, and a Tower of Voices. By Bronwen Latimer ●  Read more »   False meme: Nobel laureate did not say ivermectin 'cures' covid-19 Delete this meme from your social media accounts. Analysis ●  By Glenn Kessler ●  Read more »   Pelosi says participants in Sept. 18 Capitol rally are 'coming back to praise the people who were out to kill' on Jan. 6 The speaker made her first public comments on plans by Trump supporters to rally outside the Capitol for those charged in the Jan. 6 insurrection. By Felicia Sonmez and Ellie Silverman ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The evolution of education in the United States is more complicated than you think A new report looks at a recent shift, but the long-term shift is also important. Analysis ●  By Philip Bump ●  Read more »   Man accused of bringing molotov cocktails, five loaded firearms to Capitol on Jan. 6 set to plead guilty The FBI investigated why Army veteran Lonnie Leroy Coffman came so heavily armed to the Capitol on the day of the pro-Trump riot and whether he was working with others. By Spencer Hsu ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Access to all stories in the newsletter is free. Sign up »

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