Racist remarks by prominent Latino politicians are rocking the Los Angeles City Council after secret recordings were leaked. The L.A. Times is on the story.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay nearly $1 billion in damages to Sandy Hook victims’ families for spreading falsehoods. NBC News has details.

The Washington Post reports that today’s January 6 committee hearing is expected to introduce new evidence about Trump’s conduct on the day of the attack.

The Atlantic explains why so many people are stealing parrots.