The Colorado River in the Western US Is Facing a Drought Situation

Some Republican lawmakers are embracing a new rallying cry to “defund the FBI,” following last week’s search of Mar-a-Lago. It’s a message that stands in stark contrast to the GOP’s position as the party of law enforcement, especially since the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and calls to “defund the police.“

• Plus, the Colorado River reaches a drought tipping point.
• And, Scotland becomes the first country to provide free period products.

Guests: Axios' Andrew Solender; Sam Metz, who covers the Western US for the Associated Press

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