Right-Wing Lawyer Pitched Trump on ‘Martial Law’ Plan to Subvert Election  —  The role of William J. Olson in advising the president in late 2020, which has not previously been disclosed, shows how fringe figures were influencing him at a critical time.  — Give this article- - - Read in app

MBS hits back at Biden after the President confronts Saudi prince about Khashoggi  —  (CNN)Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, hit back at Joe Biden after the US President confronted him about the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a meeting between …

Justice Department Steps Up Jan. 6 Probe of Those in Trump's Orbit  —  DOJ commits more resources to pursue evidence of criminal involvement as House hearings reveal activities of Trump and his circle before and during Capitol attack  —  WASHINGTON—The Justice Department is adding prosecutors …

The World Economy Is Imperiled by a Force Hiding in Plain Sight  —  Well more than two years into the worst pandemic in a century, the accompanying economic shock continues to assault global fortunes.  — Give this article- - - Read in app  —  This past week brought home the magnitude …

Steve Bannon admitted Trump ‘would lie about anything’, new book says  —  Bannon, according to Jonathan Lemire's Big Lie, said Trump lies ‘to win whatever exchange he [is] having at that moment’  —  The former White House strategist Steve Bannon has publicly claimed Donald Trump does not lie.

Watchdog: Secret Service's text messages story has shifted several times  —  Explanation for how the messages from 5 and 6 January 2021 were deleted has gone from software upgrades to device replacements  —  The Secret Service's account about how text messages from the day before and the …

Confusion post-Roe spurs delays, denials for some lifesaving pregnancy care  —  Miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies and other common complications are now scrutinized, jeopardizing maternal health  —  Listen  —  Gift Article  —  A woman with a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy sought emergency care …

Nancy Pelosi's husband buys millions in computer-chip stocks before big subsidy vote  —  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband purchased up to $5 million in stock options on a computer-chip company ahead of a vote on legislation next week that would deliver billions of dollars in subsidies …

Always listen to Joe Manchin's public comments, not what others hear in private  —  Listen  —  Gift Article  —  For a full year, Democrats have tried to divine what Sen. Joe Manchin III would say yes to, beginning with private huddles last fall at the White House to more recent Zooms …

Juan Soto rejects $440 million offer; Nationals will entertain trade proposals: Sources  —  Juan Soto is available.  —  The All-Star outfielder recently turned down an offer from the Washington Nationals that would have made him the highest-paid player in baseball history …

Donald Trump's fundraising juggernaut slows as other Republicans gain  —  Former President Donald Trump's online fundraising has slowed in recent months, a financial disclosure on Friday showed, adding to doubts over the firmness of his grip on the Republican Party.

Doctor in 10-year-old's abortion case faced 2020 kidnapping threat against daughter  —  Caitlin Bernard is herself listed as a ‘threat’ by an Indiana-based antiabortion group with ties to Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett  —  Listen  —  Gift Article

MAGA rioters ‘both wept’ as they were sentenced to over 3 years in prison for J6 violence: report  —  Two supporters of Donald Trump cried in court on Friday as they were sentenced for their role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.  —  “Two New York state men who led a mob …

Russia and Iran Are Allies Against West, Rivals in Commodity Sales  —  The contest for market share in India and China is hurting Tehran's ability to withstand economic pressure from Western sanctions  —  TEHRAN—Iran and Russia are engaged in a fierce competition for sales of oil …

Science as a source of social alpha  —  How to improve society is one of the most commonly discussed questions, but it is not always approached with sufficient seriousness.  We don't think analytically enough about which variables can have maximum impact and also which are most feasible to steer.

12 times law enforcement misrepresented key details of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde  —  In statements purporting to inform the public, officials misrepresented the Uvalde shooter's actions - and their own.  —  Anya van Wagtendonk, Misinformation Reporter, Steve Reilly, Investigative Reporter

Just Imagine What It's Like to Be Anywhere Near Trump Right Now  —  Listen to this episode from The New Abnormal on Spotify.  It's been a big week in politics with revelations galore from the Jan. 6 House committee.  Former President Donald Trump's attempts at stopping the peaceful transfer …