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.

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.

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 Administration Live Updates: President Orders Closer Scrutiny of College Admissions Data  —  Where Things Stand  — Admissions data: President Trump is expected to sign a memorandum on Thursday requiring colleges to submit admissions data to the federal government to verify that they have ended race-conscious policies.

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 …

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.

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.

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) …

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.

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 …

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.

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.”

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

Superman star Dean Cain enlists in ICE as he calls undocumented immigrants criminals  —  Dean Cain joined the ranks of ICE as he proudly declared his dedication to deporting undocumented immigrants from the United States.  —  ENTERTAINMENT  —  After calling Superman woke, Dean Cain dove deeper into the right-wing agenda.

The Emperor's New Trade Deal  —  On Tuesday Donald Trump went on CNBC to explain why the European Union is facing a tariff of “only” 15 percent.  But what he said was simply delusional — and the delusion should be even more concerning than the tariffs.  —  The Europeans, Trump asserted …

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 …

2 Pennsylvania state troopers have been shot  —  Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were shot Thursday morning, Gov. Josh Shapiro said at an event outside Philadelphia.  “About an hour ago in Susquehanna County, two state troopers were shot.  Lori and I are praying for those troopers,” Shapiro said.

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.