1 big thing

Record-breaking heat in the Pacific Northwest

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A massive heat dome -- an atmospheric trap of hot ocean air -- has had temperatures soaring in the Pacific Northwest for days.

  • Plus, Republicans consider taxing big tech to close the digital divide.
  • And, movies in theaters are back...fast and furious.

    • Guests: Amy Harder, Vice President at Breakthrough Energy and Axios' Margaret Harding McGill and Sara Fischer.

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    • Pacific Northwest heat wave reaches astonishing peak on Monday
    • Republicans' new plan to tax Big Tech
    • Judge dismisses FTC's antitrust complaint against Facebook
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