Today's Top Stories:
Trump White House staffers frequently put important documents into "burn bags" and sent them to the Pentagon for incineration
Problems with record preservation in the Trump administration are well-documented — some files sent to the 1/6 House panel had been torn up and taped back together by staff.
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Pence abandons Trump in stunning announcement
While it's welcomed news that Pence publicly rejected Trump's Big Lie, it's objectively pathetic that this bare-minimum act passes for courage in today's GOP.
WATCH: Richard Ojeda vows to DESTROY the "KKK Caucus" in the '22 midterms
No Dem Left Behind: Extreme white supremacists have taken over the Republican Party, and they think they own the rural vote. Richard Ojeda isn't having it! Check out his plan for No Dem Left Behind stomp out the Racist Right.
Hundreds in Minneapolis protest police killing of Black man in "no-knock warrant" raid
At least 500 demonstrators assembled in below-freezing temperatures on Saturday, demanding an unconditional ban on no-knock warrants, the dismissal and arrest of officers involved in the shooting, and the resignation of the mayor and police chief.
50,000 casualties, 5 million refugees expected if Russia invades Ukraine
US military and intelligence assessments are that Kyiv will fall within two days if Russia launches what would be the largest ground incursion since WWII.
GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry claims his old age made him confused in FBI interview
Fortenberry, 60, said he was simply confused and not lying when the FBI questioned him over an illegal campaign contribution.
Joe Rogan shares apology for "regretful and shameful" use of n-word as Spotify begins removing podcast episodes
The 54-year-old comedian and podcaster, who has already fallen into hot water for COVID misinformation on his Spotify platform, addressed his use of the racial slur multiple times in past podcasts.
Top Arizona congressman on PRIMARYING Sinema
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: This could be huge.
Gaetz friend asks for sentencing delay as he works with feds
Joel Greenberg is facing up to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty last May to six federal crimes, including sex trafficking of a child, identity theft, stalking, wire fraud, and conspiracy to bribe a public official.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams apologizes for using racial slur
Mayor Adams, sworn in last month, apologized Friday after a 2019 video surfaced showing him using a racial slur for white people when talking about the New York Police Department.
Delta asks DOJ to put unruly passengers on no-fly list
In a letter Attorney General Merrick Garland, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the rate of dangerous incidents on the airline has increased nearly 100% since 2019.
US Army to dismiss soldiers refusing to get vaccinated for COVID
Service members discharged during these proceedings will not receive involuntary separation pay and may have to pay back incentive bonuses or other special compensation they may have received, according to the Army.
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