Why America Isn’t Getting the Jan. 6 Investigation It Needs

Reaching any kind of national consensus about what happened that day now feels like as much of a fantasy as any false-flag conspiracy theory.

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Skilled in Strategy (and Grudges), Top Biden Adviser to Depart White House

Anita Dunn, who is returning to her Democratic consulting company next month, has long faced questions about how her influence in the White House intersects with her company’s corporate work.

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The F.T.C. asks for an extension to refile its Facebook antitrust suit.

The F.T.C. said in its request that it had reached an agreement with Facebook over the proposed extension.

12h

U.S. Military Strikes Shabab Fighters in Somalia

The Pentagon said it was defending allied Somali forces from afar in the latest drone attack against Shabab fighters.

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Tom Barrack Freed on $250 Million Bond

The agreement requires Mr. Barrack to wear a GPS location monitoring bracelet at all times.

13h

Podesta Hired to Lobby by Huawei and Bulgarian Energy Company

With his allies running Washington, the veteran Democratic lobbyist has re-emerged after his firm collapsed under scrutiny from investigators.

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Tom Barrack Freed on $250 Million Bond

The agreement requires Mr. Barrack to wear a G.P.S. location monitoring bracelet at all times.

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Federal Effort to Stave Off Eviction Crisis Gains Momentum

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For Republicans, Deep Wounds Fuel Resistance to Bolstering the I.R.S.

A desire to crack down on tax cheats is overshadowed by years of G.O.P. resentment toward the agency.

17h

Missouri’s Medicaid Expansion Is On Again

But the tortuous path it’s taken highlights the obstacles to expanding the low-income health program in other states where it has not been welcomed.

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