Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey and prosecutor of Jeffrey Epstein, is fired … In recent weeks, President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have faced a firestorm of criticism over their decision not to release additional files related to Epstein, the disgraced financier …

Senate approves Trump's bill to cut spending, sending it to the House  —  The legislation hands the Trump administration a victory in its ongoing power struggle with Congress over federal spending.  The bill now heads to the House.  —  Summary170  —  The Senate narrowly approved President …

Don't Fire Jerome Powell, Mr. President  —  Whatever the Fed chief's errors, canning him early would be worse.  —  It's often hard to know when President Trump is serious about something, or merely creating a distraction.  But in case he really meant it this week when he told Republican lawmakers …

Elon Musk Blows Major Hole in Trump's Epstein ‘Hoax’ Theory  —  ‘WOW’  —  Trump's former right-hand man is defiantly refusing to let the Jeffrey Epstein story go away.  —  Elon Musk went on a posting spree Wednesday afternoon to slam President Donald Trump's claim that the so-called “Epstein Files” are a lefty-created hoax.

‘Crazy hill to die on’: Newsom jolts California with bid to throw out House maps … But it's also a longshot.  And to many Democrats in Newsom's home state, it's a new obsession bordering on bizarre — or even anti-democratic.  —  “Trying to save democracy by destroying democracy is dangerous and foolish …

New U.S. assessment finds American strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites  —  President Donald Trump rejected a military plan for more comprehensive strikes on Iran's nuclear program that would have lasted weeks, NBC News has also learned.

Trump says Coca-Cola agreed to use real cane sugar in US drinks: 'It's just better!'  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump was on a sugar high Wednesday, announcing that Coca-Cola would soon include the real sweet stuff in its US-sold beverages.  —  “I have been speaking to Coca-Cola …

Watch: Senior Trump adviser dumps on Minneapolis, prompting retort from Mary Moriarty  —  Stephen Miller's comments are the latest in a recent string from Trump loyalists targeting Minneapolis. … White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller called Minneapolis an unsafe and violent city during …

DOGE Put Free Tax Filing Tool on Chopping Block After One Meeting With Lobbyists  —  A key operative from DOGE initiated plans to potentially kill Direct File, the free tax filing tool developed by the IRS, after offering assurances it would be spared from cuts.

When institutions crumble, strongmen step in  —  Trump wants to be the sole authority.  With trust in institutions cratering, he sees his opportunity.  —  What would it take to put the swirling conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein to bed?  Nothing complicated; just an authoritative …

African Nation Says It Will Repatriate Migrants Deported by U.S.  —  The Trump administration sent five deportees to Eswatini, an African kingdom, saying that their own countries would not take them.  But Eswatini says it will send them home.  —  The tiny African kingdom of Eswatini announced …

White House has private discussions about Collins backup in Maine  —  White House officials have discussed potential candidates who could replace Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) if she elects not to run again in 2026, according to a person familiar with the conversation granted anonymity to speak about political strategy.

Goodbye, separation of church and state  —  🗣️ Paid subscribers make Public Notice possible.  If you appreciate our fiercely independent coverage of American politics, please sign up and support us.  👇  —  The Trump administration last week handed a huge win …

The Chaotic Early Days Inside Florida's ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center  —  Several immigrant detainees described high tension and anxiety at the remote, hastily constructed facility over a lack of information, recreation and access to medication.  —  The men at the new immigrant detention center …

A massive Trump scandal.  Minuscule media attention.  —  Historically, financial entanglements with foreign nationals has been covered as a scandal.  Times have changed.  —  For decades, any suggestion of financial entanglements between a U.S. president or presidential candidate and foreign nationals has been considered a scandal.

Army veteran and US citizen arrested in California immigration raid warns it could happen to anyone  —  A U.S. Army veteran who was arrested during an immigration raid at a Southern California marijuana farm last week said Wednesday he was sprayed with tear gas and pepper spray before being dragged …

Trump administration taking new steps to block wind and solar projects, undisclosed memo says … Gregory Wischer, Interior's deputy chief of staff for policy, wrote in the memo that “all decisions, actions, consultations, and other undertakings — including but not limited to the following …

“Even God Cannot Hear Us Here”: What I Witnessed Inside an ICE Women's Prison  —  Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk opens up for the first time about her shocking arrest and 45 days in a South Louisiana processing facility.  She recalls the generous …

Trump's Brazil Tariff Threats Rekindle Support for President Lula  —  Once called the planet's most popular politician, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil faced long odds in next year's election.  President Trump's tariffs are changing that.

Spurned U.S. Attorney Clings to Job by Being Appointed His Own Assistant  —  District judges recently denied John Sarcone, who was interim U.S. attorney, the permanent position.  The Justice Department then gave him a special appointment so he could continue in the role.

Federal lawsuit seeks to stop ICE agents from arresting people at immigration courts  —  A group of immigrants and legal advocates filed a class-action lawsuit Wednesday that seeks to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from arresting migrants who appear at immigration courts …

Andrew Cuomo, conceding his failed primary campaign was flawed, takes to NYC streets  —  Andrew Cuomo is shifting gears and taking personal responsibility for running what he admits was a lackluster campaign in the Democratic mayoral primary, acknowledging that any strategic mistakes ultimately fall on him.

Democrats' former chair tries to become the left's Joe Rogan  —  The News  —  COLUMBIA, S.C. - The search for a liberal Joe Rogan has led Democrats to an unlikely candidate: Jaime Harrison, their former party chair.  —  Harrison will launch “At Our Table” on Thursday.