Cornyn Says F.B.I. Will Help Find Texas Lawmakers Who Left State  —  The senator said the agency had agreed to help locate Democratic state legislators who departed to try to block a vote on congressional maps.  Democrats said federal law enforcement was being misused.  — 1.2k

Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to ‘kill’ cops  —  Police bodycam footage introduced at the trial of Jared Wise showed him berating police officers on Jan. 6, 2021 and yelling “kill 'em” as rioters attacked law enforcement.  —  Less than five years …

Trump claims he's launching a new census, seizing on an idea from the Republican fringe  —  What's wrong with the president's apparent plan for a mid-decade U.S. census?  It's not a short list of problems.  —  The language of the U.S. Constitution is unambiguous when it comes to the decennial census …

Netanyahu Says Israel Wants to Take Military Control of All of Gaza  —  Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, made the remarks ahead of a security cabinet meeting, although military leaders are wary of expanding operations in the territory.  —  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

Senior Agent Who Helped Oversee F.B.I.'s Response to Jan. 6 Is Fired  —  Deepening its purge, the bureau forced out Steven Jensen, whose ascent had angered Trump supporters, and Brian Driscoll, the acting director in the early chaotic days of the administration.

Drinks, Apps, and an Epstein Coverup to Go  —  A bunch of new tariffs go into effect today.  Expect unemployment and prices to go up while the quality and variety of goods deteriorate.  We all have reason to be worried, but perhaps none more than William Wiatrowski, acting head of the Bureau …

Ranking Member Takano and Veterans' Affairs Committee Members Slam Secretary Collins's Gutting of VA Employee Union Rights  —  Press Contact  —  Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano and House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Members Julia Brownley (CA-26) …

Scoop: Katie Miller leaves Musk full-time, launches podcast  —  Katie Miller, a fiercely loyal aide in both Trump administrations, revealed to Axios that she has left her full-time work for Elon Musk — and today will launch a podcast, “The Katie Miller Podcast,” aimed at conservative women.

Trump plans to force new disclosure of college admissions data … “In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that consideration of race in higher education admissions violates students' civil rights,” the White House said Thursday in a press release ahead of the memorandum signing.

Alabama immigration advocate detained by ICE in traffic stop, family says: ‘Just heartbreaking and discouraging’  —  The family and friends of a Birmingham woman are pleading with the community to help them keep her in Alabama after she was detained this week during a traffic stop.

Exclusive: US Air Force denies early retirement for group of transgender service members  —  The U.S. Air Force is denying early retirement to all transgender service members with between 15 and 18 years of military service, opting instead to force them out with no retirement benefits, according to a memo seen by Reuters.

Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center  —  A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary halt to construction at an immigration detention center — built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” …

Stephen Miller Is Getting $170 Billion To Build His Own Army To Target Our Immigrant Neighbors.  Here's What That Funding Could Do Instead  —  Just think of how much our country could get done with $170 billion in federal funding.  Hungry schoolkids fed with nutritious meals.

Trump's trade onslaught escalates as global tariffs kick in … The move is the culmination of Trump's extraordinary efforts to disrupt the status quo on global commerce — an attempt to shift the free-trading U.S. economy toward a protectionist approach that charges countries for the “privilege” of selling to Americans.

Trump Plans to Send Immigrant Detainees to Notorious Louisiana Prison  —  Once known as the bloodiest prison in the country, Angola is a maximum security facility with a dark history—and a popular prison rodeo  —  The Trump administration is planning to house immigrant detainees …

Substack's extremist ecosystem is flourishing  —  The app's recent swastika push alert was just the tip of the iceberg. … Katz and I worked together on the Substackers Against Nazis campaign back in 2023 and have reunited for this timely update.  It was written by him and edited by me.

Democrats Chose John Fetterman Over Conor Lamb.  Now There Are Regrets. … When he ran for Senate in 2022, Conor Lamb was thrashed by over 30 points in the Democratic Senate primary. … Progressives want you to know they're sorry about that.  —  In light of Fetterman's seeming estrangement …

Federal court filing system hit in sweeping hack … It is not immediately clear who is behind the hack, though nation-state-affiliated actors are widely suspected, the people said.  Criminal organizations may also have been involved, they added.  —  The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts declined to comment.

Federal mRNA funding cut is ‘most dangerous public health decision’ ever, expert says  —  Many public health experts and scientists say they are stunned by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's decision to cancel nearly half a billion dollars in federal funding for future vaccine development.

Trump critic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is a no-show boss from hell who terrorizes staffers, aides say: ‘All diva, no wow’  —  WASHINGTON — Rep. Jasmine Crockett has positioned herself as an unfiltered critic of President Trump, earning regular TV appearances and an enthusiastic online following …

Ghislaine Maxwell barred from service dog training at cushy prison camp  —  “We do not allow anyone whose crime involves abuse towards minors or animals — including any crime of a sexual nature,” the CEO of Canine Companions said.  —  There will be no puppy love for Ghislaine Maxwell at her new home.

Swiss Politicians Push to Cancel F-35 Fighter-Jet Deal After US Tariffs  —  Takeaways by Bloomberg AI  —  Hide … Tell us how AI is shaping your news experience.  Share your feedback  —  Swiss politicians across parties are seeking to cancel an order of three dozen F-35A fighter jets …

Steve Bannon is secretly plotting a sensational run for president in 2028 ... and he's already knifing his likely rival: ‘I created him’  —  Steve Bannon is in the early stages of planning an audacious run for president in 2028, well-placed sources have told the Daily Mail.

A woman accused of fraud hired the AG's brother as her lawyer.  Months later, DOJ dropped charges  —  The woman was represented by Brad Bondi, the brother of AG Pam Bondi.  —  Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a news conference with President Donald Trump in the Brady Briefing Room …

Pro-Trump group wages campaign to purge “subversive” federal workers  —  Some have been fired.  Two have moved abroad, fearing for their safety.  Yet free-speech experts say the group's websites remain just outside the boundaries of violating personal privacy.

Rep. Nancy Mace says she'll ‘debate anyone’ at a town hall where opponents were asked to leave  —  The Republican, who is running for governor of South Carolina, said everyone is welcome at her events, unless they intimidate her supporters or call them “really horrific names.”

Mysterious Crime Spree Targeted National Guard Equipment Stashes  —  A string of US armory break-ins, kept quiet by authorities for months, points to a growing security crisis—and signs of an inside job.  —  A string of previously undisclosed break-ins at Tennessee National Guard armories …

First Statewide Poll Shows Marsha Blackburn as Clear Frontrunner Over John Rose in GOP Primary for Governor  —  In light of Senator Marsha Blackburn's recent announcement that she plans to run for governor of Tennessee, Beacon is releasing the poll results of the Republican gubernatorial primary a few days early.

Anita Dunn tells GOP panel Biden ‘aged physically’ but led decisionmaking  —  Anita Dunn, an close advisor to former President Biden, told the the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee during an interview Thursday that despite aging in office, Biden made all of his own decisions.