The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Tuesday appeared ready to uphold election measures in Arizona that would require election officials to throw away provisional ballots cast in the wrong precinct, and limit who can collect absentee ballots for delivery to polling places. The justices heard arguments in the case as dozens of state legislatures consider changes to their election laws, including many that voting rights groups say could curb voter access. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
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House Democrats reissue subpoena for Trump financial records
The House Oversight and Reform Committee is seeking eight years of financial records from former President Trump and other entities affiliated with him. Source
Some of the first Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses given at Ohio State University
At Ohio State University those walking in to get vaccinated will be able to choose between Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson shots. CBS News spoke to one senior who was elated the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is now available because she has an allergy related to the Pfizer shot. David Begnaud reports. Source
Eye Opener: Texas, Mississippi lift mask mandates
The governors of Texas and Mississippi are rolling back most COVID-19 restrictions in their states and lifting mask mandates. Also, six Democratic New York lawmakers are now pushing for the impeachment of Governor Andrew Cuomo. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Live pipe bomb found at Iowa polling place, police confirm
Authorities evacuated the Lakeside Center in the city of Ankeny after the device was spotted but later re-opened it for balloting. Source
U.N. unveils “Pandemic Classroom” in call for schools to reopen
168 empty desks, each “representing 1 million children living in countries where schools have been almost entirely closed,” highlights “worrying” impact on much more than education. Source
House Democrats charge ahead with bills likely to stall Senate
The House is expected to vote on an election reform bill this week, but that measure is unlikely to pass in the Senate. Source
Creighton basketball coach apologizes for “plantation” remark
Greg McDermott urged players to “stay on the plantation” after loss to Xavier. The private Jesuit school called the analogy “deplorable.” Source
Boy Scouts to sell Norman Rockwell paintings to pay sex-abuse claims
The BSA also has agreed sell rights to oil and gas interests on properties in 17 states as part of its bankruptcy reorganization plan. Source
Adam Schiff wants to “reset” the House Intelligence Committee
On the “Intelligence Matters” podcast this week, host Michael Morell talks with the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Source