Senate Version of Trump's Policy Bill Would Slash Medicaid Spending Even More  —  Analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that Republicans' new version of the legislation would make far deeper cuts and lead to more people becoming uninsured than previous proposals.

Intercepted call of Iranian officials downplays damage of U.S. attack  —  The officials were heard saying Trump's strike on Iran proved less devastating than expected.  The administration calls the intelligence insignificant.

Sen. Thom Tillis won't run for reelection in 2026  —  Sen. Thom Tillis won't run for re-election in 2026, the North Carolina Republican announced Sunday. … - “It's not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election,” Tillis said in a statement announcing his plans.

Zohran Mamdani doubles down on plan to target ‘whiter neighborhoods’ with higher taxes — and says billionaires shouldn't exist  —  Socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani doubled down Sunday on his plan to jack up property taxes on “richer and whiter neighborhoods” — while asserting billionaires shouldn't exist.

Tim Walz eulogizes slain lawmaker as a historic Minnesotan — and friend  —  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat in a front pew during Melissa and Mark Hortman's funeral alongside former president Joe Biden and former vice president Kamala Harris.  —  Scores of mourners tearfully bid farewell …

How Zohran Mamdani Brought New Voters to the Polls  —  Mr. Mamdani, the likely winner of the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, drew tens of thousands of new voters to the polls.  Here's how.  —  Upstart challengers in political races often begin with the goal of drawing new or disillusioned voters to their cause.

“When is cancer political?”  Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts  —  They might easily be mistaken for Congressional staffers, reluctant to face the day, but these are among the most accomplished cancer specialists in the country, meeting with Representatives, Senators and staff.

Star witness against Kilmar Abrego García was due to be deported.  Now he's being freed.  —  Jose Ramon Hernandez Reyes is a three-time felon who has been released early from federal prison to a halfway house in exchange for his cooperation in the case.

To fight Trump's funding freezes, states try a new gambit: Withholding federal payments  —  The novel and untested approach has been introduced by Democratic lawmakers in at least four states.  —  Democratic legislators mostly in blue states are attempting to fight back against President …

White House eyes Kentucky state senator for Massie challenge  —  White House officials will host Kentucky state Sen. Aaron Reed in the coming weeks for a discussion about challenging GOP Rep. Thomas Massie in next year's Republican primary, according to two people granted anonymity to describe the private plans.

Cross the Courts Off the List  —  We have enough information to conclude that the law won't save us.  —  The second Trump Administration has been a bold exercise in not caring about laws.  It has been clear from day one—and grows ever more clear with each passing week …