Politics

LEFT FOCUS

• ▸The Atlantic argued El-Sayed must now unite Democrats after calling them out. — The Atlantic
• ▸The Atlantic warned that the center-left must adapt or cede the party to candidates like El-Sayed. — The Atlantic

LEFT FOCUS

• ▸Washington Post noted Sen. Johnson said the phone could answer questions Fauci declined to address. — Washington Post
• ▸NPR framed the contempt push as Republicans responding to Fauci's refusal to answer pandemic questions. — NPR Politics

LEFT / CENTER-LEFT

• ▸Axios reported the Ethics panel's findings corroborated incidents it first broke, including gifts, casino trips, and drinking outings. — Axios
• ▸Axios reported Edwards' exit leaves Republicans scrambling, with his seat now rated a toss-up by Sabato's Crystal Ball. — Axios
• ▸Washington Post reported the Ethics Committee cited 'persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct' toward two young female staffers. — Washington Post

LEFT FOCUS

• ▸Mother Jones highlighted that Smith spent no money and had endorsed his own rival before winning. — Mother Jones
• ▸Mother Jones emphasized that Trump's endorsed candidate, Amir Hassan, was handily defeated. — Mother Jones
• ▸Mother Jones noted Smith captured 50 percent of the vote in the primary. — Mother Jones

LEFT FOCUS

• ▸Axios framed the loss as part of a broader wave of safe-seat Democratic incumbents falling to grassroots challengers. — Axios
• ▸Axios reported Thanedar held a heavy spending advantage but still lost. — Axios
• ▸Axios noted Thanedar was backed by House Democratic leadership, the Progressive Caucus, and New Democrat Coalition. — Axios
• ▸Rep. Mark Pocan told Axios primary voters are channeling restlessness into active primary challenges. — Axios

LEFT FOCUS

• ▸Mother Jones reported police footage showed Miller allegedly downplaying his toddler's broken collarbone. — Mother Jones
• ▸Mother Jones reported its coverage was based on over 2,000 pages of court and police records. — Mother Jones
• ▸Mother Jones noted Miller's withdrawal deadline is closing within days. — Mother Jones

LEFT / CENTER-LEFT

• ▸Axios noted the confirmation did not resolve questions about potential political interference at CDC. — Axios
• ▸Axios reported only one Democrat, Sen. Tim Kaine, supported Schwartz's nomination. — Axios
• ▸Axios noted Senate health chair Cassidy had initially been skeptical before backing her. — Axios

LEFT / CENTER-LEFT

• ▸NTSB confirmed to Axios it is investigating a reported loss of separation event between the two aircraft. — Axios
• ▸An FAA spokesperson said the president was never in danger during the incident. — Axios
• ▸Axios noted the incident follows a fatal Reagan National midair collision in January that prompted FAA restrictions. — Axios