NowThis Brief

Emotional Testimony in Congressional Hearing on Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Uptick in Covid-19 Cases; Becerra Confirmed as HHS Secretary; Indian Women Flood Social Media with Photos in Ripped Jeans; Sounds from Mars

GA Shooting Rampage Amid Spike in Anti-AAPI Hate Crimes; Politicians React to Rampage; Biden Says Putin Will Pay a Price for Election Interference; Pro-LGBTQ+ Marriage Ruling in Japan; Ancient Scrolls Found in West Bank

Moderna Testing Vaccine on Kids; Migrant Crisis at the Border; Biden on ‘Help is Here’ Tour; Derek Chauvin Trial in Turmoil; Chicago River Glowing Green

Health Officials Don’t Want to Follow Europe; Two Men Charged in Deadly Capitol Riot; Vatican Won’t Bless Same-Sex Unions; Biden Admin Calls Unresponsive North Korea; Academy Award Nomination Firsts

Mississippi became the first state to ban trans students from joining sports teams of their gender identity. LGBTQ+ activists say it’s a transphobic attack that will cause harm. It’s also a part of a growing trend nationwide to present bills targeting the trans community and its supporters.

Biden Signs COVID-19 Relief; House Passes Gun Control Laws; Ex-Cop Faces Third Murder Charge; Cuomo Allegations Turned Over to Police; VT Department Store Turned Into School

One Year Since WHO Designated COVID-19 as a Pandemic; Merrick Garland Confirmed; Arkansas Gov. Signs Near-Total Abortion Ban; Georgia Authorities Reopen Death Investigation; Fukushima Disaster Remembered 10 Years Later

Fewer People Will Qualify for Stimulus Checks; Buckingham Palace Breaks Silence; Daniel Prude Wrongful Death Lawsuit; International Fans Not Allowed at Olympics; Biden’s Dogs on Break From WH

CDC Issues Guidance for Socialization; Chauvin Jury Selection Paused; White House Gender Policy Council; Bill Passed Banning Transgender Girls From Participating in Girls’ Sporting Events; Labour Party Calls for Royal Investigation

There are more than 250 bills in 43 states that would restrict Americans’ access to the ballot box. NowThis speaks with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison about efforts to ensure voter’s voices are heard.