Morning mail: Dutton dodges Higgins question, US rioters 'prepared for war', Sky News conspiracies

Wednesday: Peter Dutton refuses to say if he was told about rape allegations according to standard police practice. Plus: Facebook, Google and the reality of regulation

Good morning. It's Wednesday 24 February and allegations of inappropriate behaviour from Australian politicians and staffers will continue to dominate the news today. US Senate hearings into the Capitol attacks have begun, and don't miss the latest in the Guardian's Web of Lies series: today's instalment looks at how the rise of rightwing conspiracies on Sky News is capturing digital audiences.