Today's headlines: Democratic senator Raphael Warnock was elected as Senator yesterday night. Rep Andy Biggs announced that he will be challenging Kevin McCarthy for the speakership. Congress has awarded the congressional gold medal to the law enforcement officers who defended the capitol on January 6th. Jack Smith subpoenaed officials in multiple counties where Trump tried to reverse the election results in 2020. A New York jury reached a verdict in the trial against the Trump Organization, finding them guilty on all 17 counts yesterday. Finally for today, the state of Maryland is banning the use of TikTok and any China and Russia-based platforms within the state’s executive branch of government.
Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:

Axios: Rep. Andy Biggs challenges McCarthy for speaker

Washington Post: Congress awards gold medals to police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6

Washington Post: Justice Dept. subpoenas Ariz., Mich., Wis. officials in Trump Jan. 6 probe

NBC: Jury finds Trump Organization guilty of tax fraud scheme

AP News: Maryland bans TikTok in state agencies, latest state to act

NY Times: Putin Signs Law Banning Expressions of L.G.B.T.Q. Identity in Public

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