Subscribe View in browser Republicans Come Crawling Back to Trump 3 Weeks After Riots By Asawin Suebsaeng “We’re stuck with [Trump],” one longtime Republican operative said, citing recent conversations with pollsters, lawmakers, and major donors. Trump Allies Pushing Riot Defense Don’t Get How Phones Work By Will Sommer Internet-connected phones have existed for nearly two decades, but that hasn't stopped Trump allies from saying that only those who heard him speak in person would know to riot. Biden’s Done More Good in a Week Than Trump Did in 4 Years By David Rothkopf Of course, Trump did virtually no good. And yes, it’s early days. But there are specific things about this administration that give ample reason for hope. Democracy needs independent reporting. And we need you. Support us. Become a member. Join Beast Inside Advertisement Lone Star State Lawmaker Pushes Texas to Leave United States By Casey Michel The bill is tied to the Texas Nationalist Movement that’s made trips to Moscow, received a “small grant” from the Kremlin and funding from the Anti-Globalist Movement of Russia. Activists: Why Did Biden Keep These Private Prisons? By Scott Bixby President Biden’s immigration agenda is already under attack, so why didn’t he use his executive power to end government contracts with private detention centers? Advertisement Josh Hawley Whining About ‘Wokeness’ Is a Pathetic Diversion Senator Josh Hawley and the right want people to move on from the Capitol riot, so have started a ridiculous culture war claiming to be victims of “wokeness” and “cancel culture.” AOC: GOP Leader Answers to QAnon, ‘Not the Other Way Around’ “There’s no consequence for racism. No consequence for misogyny. No consequence for insurrection. And no consequence means that they condone it,” she said on Wednesday. GOP Got Rid of Steve King. Then Came Marjorie Taylor Greene. One House Republican aide said “it’s starting to become clear she’s going to be a much bigger problem than” King was. Advertisement 1. Capitol Riot Vets Allegedly Started Plotting Days After Vote ‘FIGHTING FIT’ One of the veterans is said to have contacted recruits just six days after the election to ask them to join a training camp to make people “fighting fit by innaugeration.” 2. Cops Involved in Jacob Blake Shooting Already Back on Duty BACK AT IT Earlier this month, the Kenosha district attorney said none of the officers will be charged for the shooting, including Rusten Sheskey, who shot Blake seven times. 3. With Cases Still High, Make Sure You Stock Up on N95 Masks AD BY MQ DIRECT N95 masks remain one of the most effective face coverings for minimizing COVID exposure. © Copyright 2021 The Daily Beast Company LLC 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe. |