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A Kickstarter fundraising campaign launched Tuesday morning by product design company FCTRY had already raised more than $18,000 from more than 600 backers by that afternoon—surpassing its goal of $15,000. Once it hits the market, the Ocasio-Cortez action figure will stand 6 inches tall and about 1 inch wide while sporting the now-famous outfit she wore when she was sworn into Congress: an all-white pant suit, heels, a small congressional pin on her lapel, large gold hoop earrings, bright red lipstick and hair pulled back into a ponytail....

The New Jersey Democrat took to Twitter on Tuesday, the six-month anniversary of the deadly riot, to discuss the suit. Though the Smithsonian asked him to donate the suit within weeks of the riot, Kim said that the garment itself was “unremarkable” but serves as a reminder of events that “must never be forgotten.” The congressman bought the bright blue suit off-the-rack during a sale at J. Crew over the holidays and had originally intended to wear it during President Joe Biden’s inauguration....

Roy expressed hopes that Republicans will be able to block the compromise to President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan at least until after the midterm elections take place next year. The congressman made the remarks in a freshly surfaced video that was recorded late last month during an event hosted by Patriot Voices, a conservative group founded by former Republican Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania. “Honestly, right now, for the next 18 months, our job is to do everything we can to slow all of that down to get to December of 2022,” Roy said in a clip shared to Twitter....

The Sept. 13 dinner took place at the home of Harman, the ranking Democrat on the House Select Committee on Intelligence, and was attended by over 120 top financial backers of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). The highlight of the evening was a panel discussion in which Harman played the host, questioning Negroponte and Chertoff about Mideast developments, international terrorism and homeland-security issues, according to an AIPAC official....

While advocating against universal background checks, GOP Representative Markwayne Mullin argued that such laws criminalizes “law-abiding citizens.” “We don’t need to make criminals out of law abiding citizens, and H.R. 8 would exactly do that,” Mullin said in a new conversation produced by civic engagement organization A Starting Point (ASP). H.R. 8 is a bill set before the 117th Congress that establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties....

Lieu on Saturday morning responded to Texas GOP Congressman Chip Roy’s tweet in which the longtime opponent of any and all government-mandated health care refused to put up with “vaccine coercion.” In his Friday Twitter post, Roy sought to promote a “#ChooseFreedom” trend on social media as he and other Republicans pushed back against the Biden administration’s push to get every American vaccinated against COVID-19. Cases of the so-called Delta variant of the virus have shot up in recent weeks as state lawmakers across the U....

The Buffalo wide receiver has the procedure sometime before the Super Bowl and is expected to be fully recovered in time for the team’s first regular-season game. MORE: Bucs deal Goldson to Redskins | Top available free agents (still) The surgery was an arthroscopic cleanup to address a slight tear in his labrum, an injury sustained during the Bills’ Week 13 game against the Browns. Watkins is still expected to attend OTAs and minicamps....

Left tackle Branden Albert told teammates after the game that undisclosed injuries to his right leg will require surgery and end his 2014 season, the Miami Herald reports. MORE: Week 10 scoreboard, recaps, stats | Must-see images | Dolphins get London game Albert, 30, had his leg rolled up on and twisted. He was immediately carted off the field. A 2008 first-round pick out of Virginia, Albert maintained the NFL’s third highest pass block efficiency rating, according to Pro Football Focus....

Well, we’re wasting time on the story, anyway. MORE: How Patriots, Seahawks match up | Super Bowl odds | Info The Seahawks say Thomas injured his left shoulder when tackling Randall Cobb after 3-yard gain in the second quarter, but he continued to play through the pain (and played well). Cornerback Richard Sherman also got banged up Sunday with an elbow injury and was scheduled for an MRI on Monday....

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Staal wants to remain with the Hurricanes and is not willing to waive his no-trade clause. MORE: Kings lose two young stars | Wings’ Howard leaves on stretcher | All-star snubs Staal, who has been the subject of trade rumors during another miserable season for the Hurricanes, has just one year remaining on his contract. He is scheduled to make $9.5 million next season, with a cap hit of $8....

Richardson was reported as inactive for the team’s AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots. It wasn’t discovered until a few weeks later that he was actually suspended for conduct detrimental to the team. He missed out on a team walk-through, leading to the suspension. MORE: Stars who overcame bad combines | 10 biggest NFL combine questions But Richardson had a serious reason for missing the team walk-through. On Tuesday, Holder reported Richardson’s absence “was the result of serious complications with his girlfriend’s pregnancy that could potentially have endangered the life of the child....

Tony Byers’ Alford plea, by definition, means that he admitted the prosecution had sufficient evidence to find him guilty of the crime but he maintains he was innocent. Byers was sentenced to probation, 72 hours of community service and ordered to register as a sex offender. MORE: 10 best Tar Heels players | Best players who didn’t win a title Byers, 63, of Kings Mountain, N.C., was hired as a driver for ACCESS transportation system in February 2014....

Teague, 28, is an Indianapolis native in the final year of his deal that will pay him $8 million. He’s played seven seasons for the Hawks and averaged 15.7 points, 5.9 assists and 2.8 turnovers per game last year. MORE: 23 best free agents available this offseason Wojnarowski also reports the Pacers want to sign Teague to a long-term extension. We’ll provide updates when more information becomes available. 

According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Jeremy Maclin is taking his talents to the Chiefs when free agency officially starts Tuesday. MORE: Top 25 free agents | Gore to Philly? | Eagles to re-sign Sanchez Maclin had a career year in 2014 with 85 receptions for 1,318 yards and 10 touchdowns – all team highs. He recently said he believed the Eagles would offer him a long-term deal that would keep him in Philadelphia, but his plans have apparently changed....

Abraham made the decision after suffering a concussion in Monday night’s win over San Diego, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports . Also according to Schefter, the five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher has also been suffering through memory loss … for more than a year. Abraham, now 36, has found late-career success with his third team playing outside linebacker. He made the Pro Bowl for the Cardinals last season after recording 11....

Their effort to lure Kerr might come to a close by the end of this week, according to the New York Post. Kerr could work his final telecast this week as conversations with the Knicks continue to make progress, the Post reports, citing a league source. Kerr was said to favor a coaching position on the West Coach, but has received the go ahead from his wife to take the position, Kerr's former Arizona coach Lute Olson said, according to the paper....

Two things make Zook appealing. As Florida coach, he helped recruit many of the players on Gators team that won 2006 national title in the Tim Tebow era. And, Zook has experience as a defensive coach. John Chavis left the Tigers to run Texas A&M’s defense after their loss to Notre Dame in the Music City Bowl. Miles earlier interviewed Penn State defensive coordinator Bob Shoop, who opted not the take the job, according to NOLA....

According to a report by the French language newspaper La Presse, “major players in the business world” want to purchase a joint ownership stake in the Tampa Bay Rays with the intent of having the team play half its home games north of the border. MORE: MLB franchise relocations through the years The article suggests there are benefits for both sides: The Montreal interests would only have to pay half the market value for the team; TV revenues would increase with fees from another market, and tickets would become scarce enough to drive up attendance in the Tampa Bay and Montreal markets....

The Dallas Morning News reports Mixon allegedly was involved in an incident at a restuarant in the Campus Corner district near campus at 2:39 a.m. Friday. Mixon has not been arrested. MORE: Trouble at Texas | TCU woes | Offseason arrests | ESPN’s Beadle rips Smith over Rice comments The Oklahoman reports that, according to an incident report by Norman police, an unnamed male subject assaulted a woman inside the restaurant....

Senior defensive back Ifo Ekpre-Olomu injured his knee in practice Tuesday, according to a report, and will miss the postseason. The second-seeded Ducks play No. 3 Florida State on Jan. 1 in the Rose Bowl. MORE: SN Player of Year | Coach of Year | All-Freshman team | Bowl gifts Ekpre-Olomu was named a Sporting News All-American on Tuesday. He recorded 63 tackles, two interceptions with nine pass breakups....