US to Israel: Don't do something you'll regret  —  In private calls and public moves, President Joe Biden and his aides are pointing to reasons to look for an off-ramp.  —  The Biden administration's main message for Israel following Iran's aerial assault comes down to this: Stop and think.

How a hush money scandal turned into a criminal case: The whirlwind history of People v. Trump  —  It was nicknamed the “zombie” case.  Now it's finally going to trial.  —  On Monday, nearly eight years after Donald Trump allegedly orchestrated a scheme to pay a porn star to keep quiet …

Mark Cuban says he's proud to pay $288 million in taxes this year, unlike a certain former president  — Mark Cuban says he'll be paying $288 million in taxes to the IRS.  — “I pay what I owe,” Cuban wrote on X.  — The billionaire says he's “proud to pay my taxes every single year,” unlike one ex-president.

Senate spotlight: A Trump Republican's China problem  —  November's election will not only determine which party controls the White House but also the United States Senate.  Currently, the Democratic caucus holds a narrow 51-49 advantage.  Control of the chamber will come down to a handful of competitive races.

Democrats descend on Chicago as specter of '68 convention looms  —  Protests over Israel-Gaza war expected as party nominates President Joe Biden.  —  Democrats from across the country are converging in Chicago this week to lay the groundwork for their upcoming convention …

Far Right's Ties to Russia Sow Rising Alarm in Germany  —  As cases proliferate, opponents fear the Alternative for Germany party is becoming a tool of Russian influence operations to undermine support for Ukraine.  —  To enter a secret session of Germany's Parliament, lawmakers must lock their phones and leave them outside.

Pentagon Reviews Events Before Attack That Killed 13 U.S. Troops in Kabul  —  A team conducted new interviews to address lingering questions about the bombing in the final days of U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan.  —  A new Pentagon review of the events leading up to the bombing …

Scoop: Teamsters make another move toward GOP … - In the past, the PAC has given overwhelmingly to Democrats, but Hawley has made a point to align himself with the labor movement, joining picket lines with the Teamsters and the United Auto Workers.  — In total, Hawley's …

‘The damage is done’: Ruben Gallego says repealing Arizona's near-total abortion ban now would be too little, too late  —  Gallego argued a repeal through the state is just the first step in rectifying what he sees as injustice.  —  PHOENIX — Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego argued this week …