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The "What happened in your state last week?" Megathread, Week 30 - Politics

The "What happened in your state last week?" Megathread, Week 30 - Politics


The "What happened in your state last week?" Megathread, Week 30

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 09:52 AM PDT

Welcome to the 'What happened in your state last week' thread, where you can post any local political news stories that you find important in the comments. This is a weekly thread posted every Monday, in order to facilitate more discussion on local issues on /r/politics. Since this is intended to be a thread about local politics, top-level comments that are exclusively about national issues will not be allowed. When commenting, please include the state you're living in, and don't forget to link sources. Also, please actually describe what happened. Things like "I live in X, you know what happened", "Nothing happened" or "[Politician] continues to be an idiot" isn't helpful to users and will be removed.

If someone from your state made a news round-up that you think is insufficient, feel free to comment to that round-up with further news stories. Enjoy discussion, and review our civility guidelines before engaging with others.


Hi there, /r/politics. Because this thread is about local politics, I'd like to reiterate that news about President Biden or any other national political figure is off topic in this thread and will be removed. Thank you, and have a good week.

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Discussion Thread: First hearing of the January 6th Select Committee

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 05:59 AM PDT

Introduction

On January 6th of this year, the United States Capitol Building was overrun by a mob of supporters of then-President Trump seeking to interfere with Congress' certification of President Biden's win in the 2020 election.

In response to this, and with an eye on preventing a recurrence, the House of Representatives has formed a bipartisan Select Committee to investigate the events of January 6th.

This panel was designed by House Democratic leadership after the Senate Republicans defeated a bill to form a '9/11-stye' bipartisan commission with an equal number of Democrats and Republicans.

The negotiations between the House Democratic majority and the Republican minority to form today's alternative committee were contentious. Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of five nominations from GOP Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. After McCarthy responded by withdrawing all of his nominations, Pelosi invited GOP Representatives Adam Kinzinger of Illinois and Liz Cheney of Wyoming to sit on the panel. They were the only two Republicans to vote with the Democrats in favor of the creation of the Select Committee. In total, 222 Representatives voted in favor and 190 against.

The hearing is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time with opening statements from Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY). Today the committee will also hear testimony from four of the Capitol police officers who were on-duty during the attack. Shortly before the hearing, Minority Leader McCarthy will hold a brief presser.

Where to watch the Select Committee on January 6th

Where to watch Representative McCarthy's press conference

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Trump could be forced to testify over Capitol riot, says Liz Cheney: ‘This is not a game’

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 07:10 AM PDT

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville violated federal transparency law by failing to properly disclose stock transactions worth up to $3.56 million

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:01 AM PDT

Officer Daniel Hodges refers to pro-Trump insurrectionists who attacked him on Jan. 6 as 'terrorists'

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 08:42 AM PDT

Republicans poised to rig the next election by gerrymandering electoral maps

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:55 AM PDT

Washington Post calls on Democrats to subpoena Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Meadows for testimony on Jan. 6

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:46 AM PDT

Mitch McConnell tried to pin slowing vaccine rates on Biden, despite conservatives leading efforts that eroded trust

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 06:58 AM PDT

Liz Cheney urges lawmakers to probe Trump’s ‘every phone call’ on Jan. 6.

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 08:20 AM PDT

John Kerry warns 'time is running out' to address climate crisis, calling the last 30 years a 'failure'

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 06:01 AM PDT

Democrats have a massive opportunity with Capitol riot committee: Shove it down the GOP's throat | The House select committee on the Jan. 6 insurrection is a potent political weapon. Democrats better not waste it

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:28 AM PDT

Matt Gaetz's future sister-in-law called him 'weird and creepy' and said he pressured an older man to date her when she was 19

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 07:10 AM PDT

Cheney: U.S. Could Face Violence ‘Every Four Years’ if Those Responsible for Capitol Riot Not ‘Held Accountable’

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 09:18 AM PDT

Cheney: Jan. 6 riot will be a ‘cancer on our constitutional republic’ if there is no accountability

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 07:37 AM PDT

Jesse Jackson among 39 arrested at sit-in at Sinema's office

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:19 AM PDT

'Sellout’: Anti-vax conservatives come for DeSantis

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:01 AM PDT

Capitol Cop Says Trump Supporters Called Him The N-Word During Jan. 6 Attack

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 10:02 AM PDT

DC police officer Michael Fanone slams Trump allies for their 'disgraceful' treatment of law enforcement in emotional testimony

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 08:52 AM PDT

4 Officers Who Responded To Capitol Riot Will Deliver 1st Testimonies To New Panel

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 02:08 AM PDT

Capitol riot probe must uncover everything that happened at Trump White House on Jan. 6, Cheney says

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 07:01 AM PDT

Ocasio-Cortez Warns Republicans Are Laying the Groundwork to 'Overturn Results' of Elections

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 05:22 AM PDT

Pelosi is fighting a war that Republicans started. Their aim is to never lose an election.

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:58 AM PDT

Capitol police officer savages GOP lawmakers who ‘deny the events’ of 6 January

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 09:07 AM PDT

Capitol riots: Police officer was 'more afraid' during January insurrection than during Iraq deployment

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 09:50 AM PDT

J.D. Vance Deleted His Anti-Trump Tweets. He Forgot His ‘Likes.’

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 03:36 AM PDT

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik lies and says 'Nancy Pelosi bears responsibility' for the pro-Trump January 6 insurrection

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 08:53 AM PDT

Cheney says full Jan. 6 probe needed to remove 'cancer' from republic

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 07:23 AM PDT

'Proof of Being Unvaccinated Required' at Huntington Beach Restaurant - All news

'Proof of Being Unvaccinated Required' at Huntington Beach Restaurant - All news


'Proof of Being Unvaccinated Required' at Huntington Beach Restaurant

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 02:25 AM PDT

Biden administration to recommend the vaccinated wear masks in areas with low vaccination rates

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 07:40 AM PDT

US home prices surge 17% in May, fastest in 17 years

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 06:27 AM PDT

Ben & Jerry's: Israel-backed app urges 'troll army' to criticise company

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 06:42 AM PDT

The Indian girl killed for wearing jeans

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 03:09 AM PDT

With ban on mask mandates, Texas teachers fear Covid surge as school year nears

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 02:10 AM PDT

Colombian COVID variant already spreading in South Florida

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 03:52 AM PDT

Arrest warrants issued for two Aurora police officers over use of force, failure to report

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 06:49 PM PDT

Britney Spears' new attorney files to remove Jamie Spears as conservator

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 01:43 PM PDT

Texas Man Sets Family House on Fire With Mother and Brother Inside Because They Didn't Follow Bible: Affidavit

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 04:02 PM PDT

Texas shooter dies after party-goers throw bricks at him

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 02:04 PM PDT

Hezbollah Kidnapped A 14-Year-Old Girl For Doing A Survey On Upcoming Elections

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 02:13 AM PDT

Tokyo reports record virus cases days after Olympics begin

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 07:56 AM PDT

California woman who fought to honor Rosie the Riveter dies

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 03:21 AM PDT

Pasco Sheriff's Office sends letters to residents with criminal histories

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:14 AM PDT

Former U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer assaulted, robbed in California

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 05:48 PM PDT

California is requiring proof of Covid vaccination for state employees

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 10:50 AM PDT

75-year-old hit with Taser says officer put knee on his neck

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 08:49 PM PDT

Five people missing and 'extreme threat' declared after explosion at German industrial park

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 03:19 AM PDT

SF Bars Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 04:45 PM PDT

NYC Woman Faces 4 Hate Crime Charges in String of Anti-Asian Attacks

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 12:17 PM PDT

Man pleading guilty, hopes for life without parole in first 4 Georgia spa killings, faces death in 4 Atlanta killings

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 06:45 AM PDT

China stocks see biggest slump in US since 2008 financial crisis

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:05 AM PDT

U.S. to seek rapid deportations of migrant families traveling with children

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 08:19 AM PDT

Monday, July 26, 2021

Major medical groups call for employers to mandate Covid-19 vaccines for health care workers - All news

Major medical groups call for employers to mandate Covid-19 vaccines for health care workers - All news


Major medical groups call for employers to mandate Covid-19 vaccines for health care workers

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 06:26 AM PDT

After son dies of COVID, mother holds vaccine drive at his funeral

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 07:44 AM PDT

U.S. will not lift travel restrictions, citing Delta variant -official

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 05:41 AM PDT

Covid 19 coronavirus: France mandates vaccination passes for dining and travel

Posted: 25 Jul 2021 06:20 PM PDT

Amid Delta Fears, NYC to Expand Vaccine Mandate for All City Workers

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 07:42 AM PDT

Russia blocks Kremlin critic Navalny's website

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 07:01 AM PDT

SUV left at dealership for first oil change totaled; Owner told dealership not responsible.

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 08:51 AM PDT

Tech giants to target attacker manifestos, far-right militias in database

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 06:25 AM PDT

Most fire victims are still waiting to be paid by PG&E’s Fire Victim Fund, investigation finds

Posted: 25 Jul 2021 03:07 PM PDT

Landmark Vatican fraud trial of 10 including a cardinal set to start

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 02:20 AM PDT

Memorial to mark what would have been Emmett Till's 80th birthday; Chicago teen was lynched in 1955

Posted: 25 Jul 2021 11:53 AM PDT

Tennessee man sentenced for deadly 'swatting' scheme over username

Posted: 25 Jul 2021 01:26 PM PDT

6 people are dead and several more injured after sandstorm leads to 20 vehicle crash in Utah

Posted: 25 Jul 2021 09:41 PM PDT

Biden, Iraqi prime minister to announce end of U.S. combat mission in Iraq

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 05:35 AM PDT

A California sheriff's deputy has died and another is injured after they were shot during a standoff

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 03:16 AM PDT

12-year-old girl killed in North Carolina drive-by shooting while sitting at picnic table

Posted: 25 Jul 2021 02:13 PM PDT

Australians may face longer lockdown after ‘reckless’ mass protests

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 12:50 AM PDT

Deadly street protests over Iran water shortages

Posted: 25 Jul 2021 05:48 PM PDT

Army Ranger charged in Tacoma security guard’s death

Posted: 25 Jul 2021 08:54 PM PDT

Flooded London hospitals ask patients to stay away

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 12:48 AM PDT

FDA asks Pfizer and Moderna to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric studies- NYT

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 10:31 AM PDT

Tunisia police storm Al Jazeera office in Tunis

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 06:58 AM PDT