1.  Johnson Pushes Deranged Antifa Conspiracy in Riot Hearing

 GASLIGHTER-IN-CHIEF 

The Wisconsin Republican read a Federalist article into the record claiming the pro-Trump rally was “festive” before being interrupted by “fake Trump protesters.”

2.  Cruz Calls Neighbors ‘A**holes’ After Wife’s Leaked Texts

  ‘PRETTY P*SSED’ 

The Texas senator appears to believe Houston neighbors leaked texts from his wife about the planned trip, and revealed that “Heidi is pretty pissed about that.”

3.  Are You Listening to The Daily Beast’s Podcasts?

 HEAR YE 

From razor-sharp political talk to real talk with your favorite comedians, our podcasts sound off on the must-know and must-hear.

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4.  Self-Proclaimed ‘Republican Messiah’ Charged in Capitol Riot

 THE STING OF QUEENS 

According to an FBI affidavit, tipsters recognized Philip Grillo because he was wearing a jacket with the logo of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization.

5.  Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Patron of the Beat Poets, Dies at 101

 THE BEAT GOES ON 

In 1956, he would publish Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl,” one of the most famous poems of the 20th century and a cultural touchstone in the counter-cultural Beat movement.

6.  I Only Wash My Hair Once a Week Thanks to This Shampoo

 LATHER.RINSE.REPEAT 

Like micellar water in makeup remover, this shampoo latches on to dirt particles and helps to gently wash them away.

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7.  Ahmaud Arbery’s Estate Alleges Massive Police ‘Cover Up’

 SEEKING JUSTICE 

A lawsuit filed on the one-year anniversary of Arbery’s killing also alleges the men charged with his murder were unlawfully deputized by Glynn County cops.

8.  French Actor Gérard Depardieu Charged With Rape: Report

 ALLEGATIONS 

In 2018, a 22-year-old French actress told police the then-69-year-old actor had raped her in his home in Paris.

9.  Perdue Declines to Enter 2022 Race, Pushes Big Lie Anyway

 SORE LOSER 

Perdue failed to win a majority of votes in November’s election, and lost the January run-off to Jon Ossoff.

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10.  Al Jazeera Is Expanding Into Right-Wing News for Republicans

 RIGHTLY CONCERNED 

As first reported by Politico, the outler, named Rightly, will be helmed by former Fox News journalist Scott Norvell.

11.  SD Lawmakers File to Impeach AG Charged in Fatal Crash

  TIME TO GO? 

State Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was charged with three misdemeanors for killing a man five months ago. The state's governor has called for him to resign.

12.  House Budget Chair Buys Pot Stocks During Legal Weed Push

 KENTUCKY FRIED 

Popular Info reports Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) wasn’t the only one; Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) also bought thousands of dollars in cannabis stock before voting to legalize it.

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13.  Rapper Bobby Shmurda Walks Free From Prison After Six Years

 GOING HOME 

Shmurda, whose real name is Ackquille Jean Pollard, was locked up for just over six years following his December 2014 arrest.

14.  L.A.’s Rich ‘Swiping Secret Vax Codes From Minority Areas’

 NOT FOR YOU 

California has been trying to improve vaccine availability for the hardest-hit communities by giving out special access codes that can be used to book slots.

15.  Facebook Ends Australia News Ban After Talks With Zuckerberg

 ‘REFRIENDED AUSTRALIA’ 

Last week, Facebook dramatically blocked all news on its platform in Australia—and, by accident, some charities and health and emergency services, too.

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