- Biden picks 2 antitrust crusaders. But his biggest choices come next. (Politico) – The president’s selection of Silicon Valley critics for key posts at the White House and the Federal Trade Commission could be a sign of a new direction — or a sop to progressives.
- Biden’s signature won’t appear on third stimulus check, White House says (CNN) – Physical stimulus checks sent to American households last year included a note on the bottom left with then-President Donald Trump’s name. Individuals receiving electronic stimulus payments also received a letter signed by the President.
- House Passes Labor Rights Expansion, but Senate Chances Are Slim (The New York Times) – The House approved the most significant enhancement of labor rights since the New Deal, but the measure appeared headed for a Senate filibuster amid widespread Republican opposition.
- Pentagon to extend National Guard troops at US Capitol through May (Fox News) – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he will be extending the National Guard troops stationed at the U.S. Capitol until May 28.
- Nancy Pelosi hails ‘historic’ Covid relief bill as House prepares to vote (The Guardian) – The House vote on the bill, which includes checks for most American households, comes after the Senate passed a modestly reworked version of the package on Saturday and will clinch Biden’s most significant early legislative achievement.
- Dozens of Capitol rioters were turned in by childhood friends, family members, colleagues and ex-lovers who watched them storm the building (CBS News) – According to court documents, the FBI has arrested many based on tips from family members, work colleagues, childhood friends and ex-lovers who called authorities after watching their acquaintances participate in the siege on TV or, in some cases, on the rioters’ own social media accounts.
- Hannity accuses White House of trying to ‘buy time’ for ‘cognitively struggling’ Biden (Fox News) – Hannity asked why White House staff is “continuing to hide President Biden? What do they know? You, we have a right to know.”
- Move Over, Nerds. It’s the Politicians’ Economy Now. (The New York Times) – Leaders of both parties have become willing to act directly to extract the nation from economic crisis, taking that role back from the central bank.
- Biden to review Trump’s ‘due process’ policy on campus sexual assault allegations (Deseret News) – Administration officials have 100 days to review policy that allows those alleged sexual assault offenders to cross-examine their accusers in nonjudicial hearings.
