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Who the Jan 6 committee is talking about...

Former VP Mike Pence. Yesterday, the House committee investigating Jan 6 looked into Pence’s role during the insurrection. Specifically, then-President Trump’s attempt to pressure Pence to refuse to certify the 2020 election results. In videotaped testimony, Pence’s chief of staff said the VP told Trump “many times” that he doesn’t have the authority to reject the votes. Trump later tweeted that Pence didn’t have the “courage” to do what needed to be done, while the violent mob was at the Capitol — and eventually within 40 feet of the vice president.

Ginni Thomas. The Jan 6 committee panel also said it wants to hear from the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Ginni reportedly worked to overturn the results of the 2020 election, including by communicating with Trump associates and pressuring Arizona state officials to reject Biden’s win in the state. She said she “can’t wait” to talk to the committee to “clear up misconceptions.” Her husband has so far resisted calls to recuse himself from Trump-related cases.

Who’s got Ukraine’s back...

France, Germany, Italy, and Romania. Yesterday, during a visit to Kyiv, the leaders said they’d back Ukraine’s candidacy to join the EU. It comes as the European Commission is set to decide on whether to recommend Ukraine as an EU candidate as soon as today. But even if all of the EU member states give Ukraine the thumbs up, the process could take years. Meanwhile, Russian troops are advancing in eastern Ukraine as they continue to target Sievierodonetsk. The eastern city — located in the Donbas region — has been a central focus of Russia's recent military efforts. And as Russian troops close in, hundreds of civilians are sheltering in the city's Azot chemical plant.

What needs to make up for its losses…

Revlon. Yesterday, the cosmetics giant announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Revlon is struggling with debt, supply chain issues, and inflation. Mix that in with growing competition from celeb-backed brands like Kylie Cosmetics and Fenty Beauty — something micellar water can’t wipe away. But the company plans to stay in business. But the company plans to stay in business, with the CEO saying the filing will provide a “clearer path” for future growth. And that the $575 million they expect to receive will give them the funds to keep day-to-day operations going. Next steps: Revlon’s waiting for the court to sign off.

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What eyes are on…

The stock market. Today could mark the worst week since March 2020. We’re looking at you, bear market.

PS: We Skimm'd what a bear market is, and what your next move should be.

While “Lightyear” is generating a lot of buzz… 

The Golden State Warriors made history.

While Drake is saying "Honestly, Nevermind"...

We can’t say the same about Beyoncé’s “Renaissance.”

What people are celebrating this weekend…

Juneteenth.