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 …

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.

Israel to proceed with plan to occupy entire Gaza Strip, Netanyahu says  —  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Thursday that the Israel Defense Forces will begin a new offensive to occupy the entire Gaza Strip in an effort to root out Hamas. … We don't want to keep Gaza.

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 …

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” …

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 …

Spain shuns US F-35 jets as tensions grow with Washington  —  Madrid to purchase European military aircraft in sign of deepening rift with Trump over defence and foreign policy  —  Spain is opting to replace its ageing fighter jet fleet with European military aircraft rather than the US F-35 …

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.

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.

Trump Will Nominate Economic Adviser Stephen Miran to Fed Vacancy  —  Miran is currently the head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers  —  President Trump said he would nominate Stephen Miran, the head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, to fill a vacancy …

Dean Cain, Who Played Superman, Says He Is Joining ICE  —  The actor told Fox News he will sign up as an immigration officer, as the Trump administration recruits more personnel to staff its deportation campaign.  —  Dean Cain, the actor who played Superman in a popular 1990s TV series …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Carville apologizes, pulls YouTube video after letter from Melania Trump's lawyer  —  Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville on Thursday apologized and said he'd pulled down pieces of a previous podcast tied to Jeffrey Epstein's dealings after legal pushback from first lady Melania Trump.

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 …

Trump pushed major change to Medicare after $5 million donation to MAGA, Inc: report  —  Back in April, President Donald Trump paused the rollout of a Biden-era rule that sought to tamper down “abusive (Medicare) pricing practices” from private companies, and on Thursday …

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.

A CBP Agent Wore Meta Smart Glasses to an Immigration Raid in Los Angeles  —  A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent wore Meta's AI smart glasses to a June 30 immigration raid outside a Home Depot in Cypress Park, Los Angeles, according to photos and videos of the agent verified by 404 Media.

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.

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.

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 …