Officers who defended the Capitol against rioters during the January 6 insurrection testify before a House select committee today. The Washington Post speaks with some of them about the mental and physical injuries they experienced. BuzzFeed News has an in-depth report into how the government handled a criminal conspiracy case that included an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor. It’s raising questions about the role of government informants in the case. Low-wage workers in America have been pushing for more pay and better benefits for years. Time reports that many of them are starting to win those fights. NBC Sports reports on surprising Olympic upsets in tennis and swimming. Plus, our interview with American swimming gold-medalist Lydia Jacoby.

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