First look:

McConnell to Schumer and Pelosi: Don't hold bill hostage
California bans state-funded travel to five states (all RED states)
Amazon publishes rules for writing comedy and satire (no joke)
Tucker Carlson says the NSA is spying on him and he has proof

McConnell warns Schumer and Pelosi to play nice, don't block bill

Headline: McConnell to Schumer, Pelosi: Don't hold bipartisan bill 'hostage'

The First take: We call this, "getting out in front of a topic." Senator McConnell knows all too well what Schumer, Pelosi, and their "henchpersons" are up to. Mitch may not be able to control the voting, but the narrative is another thing.

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BONUS: Bernie Sanders threatens to kill Biden's infrastructure bill unless he gets this

California draws a line in the sand - no GOV'T travel to these states

Headline: California restricts state-funded travel to five more states over LGBTQ legislation

The First take: We're expecting the California leadership will just put all states that voted for Trump on a "no-fly" list.

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Bonus: Oops. Gavin Newsom may not be listed as a Democrat on recall ballot

Rules for writing comedy and satire? Amazon's kidding us, right? RIGHT?

Headline: NOT FUNNY! Amazon’s ‘Inclusion Playbook’ Includes Rules for Humor & Satire

The First take: The "hypocrony" (a portmanteau of hypocrisy and irony) is palpable. The fact that Amazon is demanding comedy and satire adhere to rules is laugh-out-loud funny. But, it's also a little terrifying.

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Tucker says the NSA is spying on him -- And he has PROOF

Headline: Tucker Carlson Says He Has Confirmed The NSA Is Spying On Him

The First take: Hmmm, would Democrats really weaponize a government agency to spy on people with different political opinions? Julian Assange, Sharyl Attkisson, or James Rosen... anyone want to take this one?

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