Explosive revelations at the Jan. 6 hearing; Kamala Harris response to Roe v. Wade decision

Plus, we fact-check some persistent claims about inflation. [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up [An image of former President Donald Trump talking to his Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is displayed as Cassidy Hutchinson, a former top aide to Meadows, testifies about events around the Capitol insurrection to the House Jan. 6 select committee.]( Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Here's what we're following today: Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified under oath about a volatile and angry president who was prone to throwing dishes, knew that supporters were armed and didn't want the riot to stop. [Here are five explosive takeaways from the unexpected hearing](. Kamala Harris says there is "no daylight" amongst those in the White House who understand the consequences of Roe v. Wade being overturned. In an interview with NPR, she urged abortion-rights supporters to [channel their disappointment into political action]( ahead of midterms. The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could have repercussions for abortion access around the world. While many countries have been expanding access, those looking to crack down on abortion could be emboldened to [use the U.S. as an example](. Americans are deeply split along partisan lines when it comes to questions of transgender rights, according to a new NPR poll. [A majority of Americans]( in general are opposed to allowing transgender women and girls to compete on teams that align with their gender identity, but are split on issues of gender-affirming care. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Support This Newsletter With every story we report and every newsletter we deliver, our goal remains the same: to equip you with the facts needed to make informed decisions and better understand our world. [Your donation plays a critical role in funding NPR and NPR stations](. If you depend on our news and programming to be here when you need it, please support your local NPR station. Your action today makes this newsletter (and many other great things) possible. [Donate Now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen [President Joe Biden delivered remarks at an event in the Port of Los Angeles, touching on inflated gas prices.]( Mario Tama/Getty Images Americans are frustrated and looking for someone to blame as they struggle financially due to inflation. But what's really causing it? 🎧 [Listen as we clear the air on some common inflation claims]( or [read the story](. The deaths of at least 51 people in a tractor trailer in San Antonio is not the first such tragedy to happen in the U.S. It's a sobering reminder of the dangers migrants face. 🎧 [Listen to a former Homeland Security Investigations agent explain the risks]( or [read the story](. A host of companies, including Tesla, JPMorgan Chase and Redfin, have announced job cuts or hiring freezes in the last two weeks, and there are fears that more cuts are coming. 🎧 [Listen to hear who is most at risk]( or [read the story](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go Josie Norton - What are you into? Like really into? At NPR, we're exploring the [hobbies that bring us joy]( — and we want to hear about yours, too. - Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, will be demolished and rebuilt after a gunman killed 21 people. Texas grocery chain H-E-B said it will [donate $10 million]( to kick off the effort. - Airbnb is permanently banning parties at its properties, after positive feedback from its [temporary ban]( on parties during the pandemic. - Montana's Blackfeet Nation is using dogs to sniff out chronic wasting disease in animals and [toxic substances in plants]( used by tribal members for food and cultural practices. - The U.S. is making nearly 300,000 monkeypox vaccines available in the coming weeks — and expects [a total of 1.6 million doses]( to be available in the U.S. by the end of the year. --------------------------------------------------------------- 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]