Tipsheet: Fauci vs. Rogan: White House works to stomp out misinformation

View in your browser     Fauci vs. Rogan: White House works to stomp out misinformation By Nathaniel Weixel   The Biden administration is working to stamp out misinformation that might dissuade people from getting coronavirus shots, a crucial task as the nation shifts into the next, more difficult phase of its vaccination campaign. The White House announced Friday that 100 million Americans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but the nationwide rollout is plateauing as fewer people sign up for shots. Read the full story here     Biden keeps masking despite updated guidance By Brett Samuels   President Biden sought to send the message this week that the nation is in a new phase of the pandemic when he strode away from a podium outside the White House without a mask after announcing guidance that the vaccinated no longer need face coverings when outdoors. Read the full story here     Biden to take public relations blitz to Louisiana By Tal Axelrod   President Biden will travel to Louisiana next week on his public relations blitz to tout his coronavirus and infrastructure packages. Read the full story here     From McConaughey to Jenner, 'Trump effect' propels Hollywood's political hopefuls By Judy Kurtz   More and more famous faces are dipping their toes in the political waters, and some Hollywood stars are ready to dive into the deep end. Read the full story here       Caitlyn Jenner opposes trans girls competing in girls' sports: 'It just isn't fair' By Sarah Polus   California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner (R) said Saturday that she does not support trans girls competing on the sports team that corresponds with their gender identity, saying that it would not be "fair." Read the full story here     GOP frustration with Liz Cheney 'at a boiling point' By Scott Wong   Liz Cheney said that Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell — not Donald Trump — are the leaders of the Republican party. At a GOP gathering focused on policy, she said she’s not ruling out a future bid for the White House. Read the full story here     Romney booed during speech to Utah GOP convention By Jordan Williams   Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) was booed on Saturday at the beginning of his speech at the Utah Republican Party’s organizing convention. Read the full story here     Susan Wright advances to runoff in Texas special election By The Hill staff   Republican Susan Wright on Saturday advanced to a runoff in the race to represent Texas’s 6th Congressional District, while other candidates continued to vie for the second spot. Read the full story here     Prosecutors seek more severe sentence for Chauvin than in state guidelines By Jordan Williams   Prosecutors are seeking a more severe sentence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis Police officer convicted of second-degree murder and other charges in the death of George Floyd. Read the full story here     Washington keeps close eye as Apple antitrust fight goes to court By Rebecca Klar   Apple will head to federal court in California on Monday to defend itself in an antitrust trial with Epic Games, a case that is expected to be closely watched in Washington as lawmakers and regulators crack down on the market power of Silicon Valley giants. Read the full story here     Taliban warns of attacks on US troops after withdrawal deadline under Trump deal passes By Tal Axelrod   The Taliban warned of future attacks on U.S. troops after a withdrawal deadline that was negotiated under the Trump administration passed Saturday. Read the full story here     Biden's Russia strategy needs to look past Putin By Ariel Cohen   OPINION | President Joe Biden’s track record on Russia is a mixed bag. First, he called the Russian leader Vladimir Putin a killer, then called him to schedule a one-on-one and praised his willingness to work together on climate change. A consistent strategy will be necessary that avoids a shooting war with the Kremlin, protects its neighbors, and keeps its geopolitical ambitions in check. Read the full story here     The Afghanistan withdrawal that could have been By Keith Kellogg   OPINION | Today should have been the day our troops came home from Afghanistan. All President Biden had to do was follow the plan. Former President Trump set May 1, 2021 as the day to end our military presence in Afghanistan while the Biden administration moved it to Sept. 11. This push was not due to strategy or inability to execute, the military was aware and had made plans to ensure the original execution date. Read the full story here     The Wall Street Journal: Biden’s plan to spend $4.5 trillion without boosting deficits depend on factors beyond his control By Kate Davidson   To avoid more red ink, the president has to unite Democrats behind his infrastructure and social plans and make sure tax increases aren’t repealed. Read the full story here     The New York Times: GOP seeks to empower poll watchers, raising intimidation worries By Nick Corasaniti   Republicans in several states are pushing bills to give poll watchers more autonomy. Alarmed election officials and voting rights activists say it’s a new attempt to target voters of color. Read the full story here     The Washington Post: Elizabeth Warren, in new book, muses on why she didn’t win Democratic presidential primary By Annie Linskey   The former Democratic presidential hopeful writes of sexism in American life. But she also wonders if she “wasn’t good enough.” Read the full story here     Reuters: Warren Buffett touts US economy’s unexpected strength as Berkshire rebounds By John McCrank and Jonathan Stempel   Warren Buffett said on Saturday that Berkshire Hathaway Inc is being lifted by a U.S. economy faring far better than he predicted early in the coronavirus pandemic, though investor euphoria is making it hard to deploy cash. Read the full story here     The Associated Press: SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth; rare night splashdown By Marcia Dunn   SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot. 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