Jan. 6 Commission Shows Split Between McConnell and McCarthy

The decision whether Congress should create an independent commission to investigate Jan. 6 is exposing a key divergence between Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy.

Manage newsletters View in browser Jan. 6 Commission Shows Split Between McConnell and McCarthy By Sam Brodey The decision whether Congress should create an independent commission to investigate Jan. 6 is exposing a key divergence between Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy. Failson-In-Chief Andrew Giuliani Offers Himself to New York By Molly Jong-Fast Rudy's kid has never run for office before or done much else, but somehow he thinks that his last name and golfing with Donald Trump qualifies him to run the Empire State. Sweaty Trump Stooge McCarthy Tries to Kill Jan. 6 Commission By Margaret Carlson There could never be a probe that meets McCarthy's desire to pretend the insurrection is long behind us and it's now time to all get along. Democracy needs independent reporting. And we need you. Support us. Become a member. Join Beast Inside Advertisement Biden's Border Bungling Is Doing the GOP's Work for Them By Matt Lewis The president's strategy has been to act as if everything is going off without a hitch, but clearly it's not. How Dems Can Force Manchin and Sinema to Put Up or Shut Up By Max Burns If those two really think bipartisan compromise remains possible, all they need to do is bring 10 Republican senators with them. If not, it's time to take down the filibuster. Fever Dreams A podcast covering twisted tales of the new American right. Listen Now Advertisement Biden's Border Bungling Is Doing the GOP's Work for Them The president's strategy has been to act as if everything is going off without a hitch, but clearly it's not. How Dems Can Force Manchin and Sinema to Put Up or Shut Up If those two really think bipartisan compromise remains possible, all they need to do is bring 10 Republican senators with them. If not, it's time to take down the filibuster. Jan. 6 Commission Shows Split Between McConnell and McCarthy The decision whether Congress should create an independent commission to investigate Jan. 6 is exposing a key divergence between Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy. Advertisement 1.  Trump Orders Republicans to Block Probe Into Riot He Caused  LOOKING OUT FOR NO. 1 The House is set to vote Wednesday on legislation that would set up a 9/11-style bipartisan commission to investigate the MAGA riot at the Capitol. 2.  Arizona Audit Finds 'Deleted' File Trump Freaked Out About  'MOOT POINT' The ex-president wrongly claimed that a file subpoenaed by auditors during the Republican-controlled review of the election in Arizona had disappeared. 3.  This Dog Food Is Made So Well, a Human Could Eat It  AD BY SUNDAYS When a veterinarian and an engineer couldn't find the perfect food for their own dogs, they decided to make it themselves.   © 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.