Trump Really, Really, Really Doesn’t Want Mike Pence Testifying About January 6

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Trump Really, Really, Really Doesn’t Want Mike Pence Testifying About January 6

Good morning from the Hive newsroom! Mike Pence might spill the beans about January 6—but not on Donald Trump’s watch. On Monday, the former president reportedly appealed a judge’s ruling that would force the ex-veep to testify in the DOJ’s January 6 probe, explains Bess Levin, who breaks down a few reasons why Trump might be keen on keeping Pence’s mouth shut.

Zooming out to Silicon Valley, Charlotte Klein reveals the absurdity behind Elon Musk’s ever-changing Twitter designation for NPR. Plus, Abigail Tracy unpacks Joe Biden’s potential plan of attack against a Texas judge’s abortion pill ruling. Thanks for reading!

Trump Really, Really, Really Doesn’t Want Mike Pence Testifying About January 6

That might just have something to do with the former veep’s unique insights into the ex-president’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election—as well as the violent riot that followed.

NPR Is Stuck on Elon Musk’s Nightmare Ride—And There’s No Off-Ramp in Sight

The billionaire recently designated NPR as “government-funded” a week after labeling it “state-affiliated media.” Meanwhile, other outlets like the BBC and PBS have also gotten caught in the crosshairs.

Democrats Argue Biden Should Just Ignore Abortion Medication Ruling

As the Biden administration appeals a Trump-appointed judge’s decision to halt the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, Democrats censure the ruling, calling it a clear extension of the antiabortion movement.

Clarence Thomas Curiously Silent About His Vacation Buddy’s Nazi Fetish

Maybe he’s still mulling over how to respond.

Republicans’ Border Policy Has Apparently Escalated From “Build the Wall” to “Invade Mexico”

From Ron DeSantis’s plan to severely target undocumented immigrants to mounting calls to bomb Mexico over drug cartels, the GOP’s 2024 message on the border is coming into clearer focus.