Introduction

For many, the image of a cowboy is a white man in the American West. But the original cowboys were Black and Latino, and this year some Black cowboys are using Juneteenth as an opportunity to reclaim their history.

• Plus, House Democrats try to squeeze the GOP on abortion.
• And, the Supreme Court rules to preserve a Native American adoption law.

Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras and Mike Allen.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

Go deeper:

• Reclaiming the Black cowboy for Juneteenth
• Scoop: House Dems try to squeeze GOP on abortion
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• Supreme Court delivers win for Native American tribes in adoption case