Subscribe View in browser 1. MAGA Mob Assaulted at Least 139 Cops at Capitol: Prosecutors TOTAL CHAOS A new court filing accusers the pro-Trump rioters of attacking at least 81 Capitol Police and a further 58 D.C. police officers. U.S. NEWS 2. DOJ to Probe if Officials Tried to Overturn 2020 Election WATCH OUT The New York Times reported last week that Trump schemed with a DOJ lawyer to oust the acting AG, with the goal of overturning his loss in Georgia. POLITICS Standing up to the powerful, no matter who’s in power. Support independent journalism by becoming a member today. Join Beast Inside 3. Baggu’s New Masks Are the Most Fun, Best-Fitting Masks I Own MASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE I actively enjoy wearing these masks out and about not only because they’re comfortable, but because they’re just so darn cool-looking. SCOUTED Advertisement 4. Gov. Kristi Noem Wants to Stop Down Syndrome Abortions AROUND THE EDGES If enacted, South Dakota would be the sixth state to have a “reason ban” targeting genetic fetal abnormality. POLITICS 5. Supreme Court Tosses Emoluments Lawsuits Against Trump DISMISSED The lawsuits accused Trump of illegally profiting off his presidency. U.S. NEWS Daily Beast Crossword Have you done this week's puzzle? Play Now 6. You’ve Never Tried Anything Like These Parachute Towels KNIT IT TO WIN IT These lightweight towels will soak up all your post-shower moistness before you even feel uncomfortable with the word “moistness.” SCOUTED Advertisement 7. Dominion Voting Systems Sues Rudy for $1 Billion in Damages DEEP TROUBLE The suit reportedly lists over 50 statements from Giuliani which accused Dominion of rigging the election against Trump. POLITICS 8. Live-Action ‘Harry Potter’ Series Planned at HBO Max HOGWARTS AND ALL No actors or writers have been attached to the project, which is still in its early stages, The Hollywood Reporter wrote Monday. ENTERTAINMENT 9. WH Says Treasury Will Move to Put Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill CASH MONEY The Obama administration had announced plans to put the abolitionist on the bill in 2016, but Trump put the kibosh on the plan. POLITICS Advertisement 10. Maryland Gov. Insults Top County Health Official on Facebook TIME TO LOG OFF Posting from his official gubernatorial account, Hogan wrote that the health official “doesn’t really know what he is talking about.” POLITICS 11. Boy, 9, One of 300 Kids Arrested at Anti-Putin Protests REVOLTING Russian state media says the young protesters were locked up after being “lured” into protesting against the jailing of Alexei Navalny. WORLD 12. Merck Scraps COVID-19 Vaccine After Disappointing Results MISSED THEIR SHOT The company will now focus on manufacturing drugs for treatment of the virus, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. SCIENCE Advertisement 13. Biden to Replace Doc Who Misled Public About Trump’s COVID BITTER PILL Dr. Sean Conley admitted to misleading the public about Trump’s coronavirus treatment in an attempt to “reflect the upbeat attitude” of the former president. POLITICS 14. Fox News Drops Sarah Huckabee Sanders Ahead of Arkansas Race HERE WE GO AGAIN The former White House press secretary, who will announce her gubernatorial bid on Monday, has had her contributor gig terminated. POLITICS 15. Board Members Refuse to Wear Masks to Honor Dead Teacher SPITTING ON HIS GRAVE Fallen teacher Patrick Key’s obituary read: “In lieu of flowers, please buy and wear a mask to protect others and yourself in honor of him.” U.S. NEWS Read More Advertisement © 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. |