DC National Guard Commanding Major General William Walker testified today in front of the joint Senate committees investigating the January 6th riot. He says he was frustrated and stunned by the process that delayed authorizing troops to go to the Capitol that day. 

Plus, Texas and Mississippi governors lift their mask mandates, while the White House urges elected officials to "stay the course" with covid public health safety measures.

And President Biden compromises on covid relief stimulus checks and loses one of his key cabinet picks.

On today's program: CNN's Lauren Fox, Josh Campbell, Barbara Starr, Phil Mattingly, and Brynn Gingras. Also on the show: Dr. Michael Mina and CNN National Security Analyst Juliette Kayyem.

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