British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks after a British lawmaker, Conservative MP Sir David Amess, died after being stabbed several times at a constituency meeting east of London. Source: CNN
La Niña is about to take the Southwest drought from bad to worse
Global scientists reported in August that due to the climate crisis, droughts that may have occurred only once every decade or so now happen 70% more frequently. The increase is particularly apparent in the Western US, which is currently in the the throes of a historic, multiyear drought that has exacerbated wildfire behavior, drained reservoirs and triggered water shortages. Source: …
Here's what could happen if Trump allies defy Jan. 6 committee subpoenas
Members of the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol have floated the idea of seeking a referral for criminal contempt as the next step for anyone who defies a subpoena from the panel. Source: CNN
Committee probing the Capitol riot says it will pursue criminal charges against Trump ally Steve Bannon for dodging a subpoena
Trump ally Steve Bannon’s game of chicken with the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill riot is on the cusp of entering a new and critical phase Thursday as he faces his last chance to reverse course and comply with the panel’s subpoena before lawmakers likely move to seek criminal charges. Source: CNN
Prince William: Great minds should focus on saving Earth
In a recent BBC interview, Prince William discusses how the great minds of the world should be focusing on saving the planet rather than on space travel due to the climate crisis. CNN’s Clare Sebastian reports. Source: CNN
Here's why Republicans are afraid to criticize Donald Trump
The most important value in an ally for Donald Trump has always been loyalty — and many GOP lawmakers are starting to feel the effects of going against the former president. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza talks about how firm Trump’s hold remains on the GOP. Source: CNN
Analysis: Donald Trump is doing everything he can to hurt Republican chances in 2022
Donald Trump is, ostensibly, a Republican. But he has shown time and again — both in the White House and now out of it — that he cares little about helping the party and its other candidates. Source: CNN
January 6 committee subpoenas former DOJ official who pushed election fraud lie and interviews another who pushed back
The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection has subpoenaed Jeffrey Clark, a Justice Department official who was integral to helping then-President Donald Trump in his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, the committee announced Wednesday. Source: CNN
A coroner ruled Gabby Petito died by strangulation. But these questions are left unanswered
There is now a clearer picture of what happened to Gabby Petito after a coroner said Tuesday that she died by strangulation. But many questions remain unanswered. Source: CNN