Republicans testify at today's Jan. 6 hearing; a stifling heat wave moves east

Plus, Jennifer Hudson gets her EGOT [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up [An image of a mock gallows on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is shown on the wall behind the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol hearing.]( J. Scott Applewhite/AP Here's what we're following today: The Jan. 6 insurrection committee is holding its second public hearing this morning. Five people will testify before the committee, including Bill Stepien, former President Donald Trump's campaign manager, and Ben Ginsberg, a GOP election lawyer and [outspoken critic of Trump's election lies](. Approximately 53 million people are still under excessive heat warnings after 25 cities broke or tied record high temps over the weekend. Today, temperatures in Southwestern Nebraska are [expected to top out at 109 degrees]( as the heat wave moves eastward. A bipartisan group of senators has reached a deal for new gun-related measures aimed at preventing more shootings like the one in Uvalde. What negotiators are calling a “commonsense" proposal, [not yet written into legislative text]( includes things like expanded background checks, money for [school mental health resources]( and “red flag laws.” --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Picture show [A woman in work boots crouches down to clear undergrowth to search for mines]( Tommy Trenchard for NPR Angola's civil war left 1,100 active minefields. The attitude had once been that clearing mines is men's work until a women's nonprofit stepped in. [Now nearly 400 women deminers tread carefully]( — and courageously, finding and destroying mines. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen [Men with hands zip-tied behind their backs are led to police cars.]( Jim Urquhart for NPR Authorities arrested 31 members of a white nationalist organization called the Patriot Front near a Pride event in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Saturday, on a charge of conspiracy to riot. Police were alerted by a concerned citizen who reported seeing 20 men jump into a truck wearing masks and carrying shields. 🎧 [Listen to more about the arrests]( or [read the story](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go [Jennifer Hudson poses.]( Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP - Jennifer Hudson made history at the Tony Awards last night when she become only the 17th person to reach EGOT status, winning a trophy as a [producer for A Strange Loop](. She now has an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Catch up on [six major moments from the ceremony]( you might have missed. - There are two types of people: Disney adults — who [treat the brand like a religion]( — and people who cringe at Disney adults. NPR’s Aisha Harris is a self-proclaimed Disney adult, and she’s here to [set the story straight](. - A group of activists called The Docket has been investigating the smuggling of antiquities from the Middle East and North Africa to Western dealers, and they want those responsible to [face criminal charges](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]