1 big thing

GOP calls to “defund the FBI”

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Some Republican lawmakers are embracing a new rallying cry to “defund the FBI,” following last week’s search of Mar-a-Lago. It’s a message that stands in stark contrast to the GOP’s position as the party of law enforcement, especially since the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and calls to “defund the police.“

  • Plus, the Colorado River reaches a drought tipping point.
  • And, Scotland becomes the first country to provide free period products.

    • Guests: Axios' Andrew Solender; Sam Metz, who covers the Western US for the Associated Press

    Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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    • "Defund the FBI" complicates GOP's midterm messaging
    • Colorado River at drought tipping point
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