Pentagon plan would create military ‘reaction force’ for civil unrest  —  Documents reviewed by The Post detail a new National Guard mission that, if adopted, would require hundreds of troops to be ready around-the-clock.  —  Just now  —  The Trump administration is evaluating plans that would establish a …

Trump's pick to lead labor stats agency could pause monthly jobs report over accuracy concerns  —  ‘Major decision-makers from Wall Street to DC rely on these numbers, and a lack of confidence in the data has far-reaching consequences’  —  E.J. Antoni, the economist tapped by President Donald Trump …

Consumer prices rise 2.7% annually in July, less than expected amid tariff worries … A widely followed measure of inflation accelerated slightly less than expected in July on an annual basis as President Donald Trump's tariffs showed mostly modest impacts.

Sherrod Brown to run for U.S. Senate in 2026, challenging Jon Husted  —  COLUMBUS, Ohio—Democrat Sherrod Brown has decided to run in 2026 for U.S. Senate, attempting a return to the office that he lost last year after a savagely fought reelection campaign, according to Ohio labor leaders Brown told of his thinking.

Russia Has High Hopes for Trump-Putin Summit.  Peace Isn't One of Them.  —  The meeting represents a victory for Putin, who seeks to end international isolation and separate Russian ties with the U.S. from the fate of Ukraine  —  Expectations in Russia are running high ahead …

White House to Vet Smithsonian Museums to Fit Trump's Historical Vision  —  Top White House officials will scrutinize exhibitions, internal processes, collections and artist grants ahead of America's 250th anniversary  —  The White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review …

Ken Paxton asks judge to jail Beto O'Rourke for fundraising Texas Dems' walkout  —  Paxton sued O'Rourke and his political group, Powered by People, last week, arguing that the group was deceptively fundraising for and illegally supporting Texas Democrats' walkout.  —  Editor's note: This story contains profanity.

After CDC shooting, its employees turn their anger to RFK Jr. and Trump  —  Investigators allege the shooter targeted the agency because of his coronavirus vaccine beliefs, according to two CDC officials briefed on the case.  —  KENNESAW, Georgia — A gaunt Patrick White approached his neighbor …

Trump Plays the Carnage Card  —  Fake crime wave, real power grab  —  First, some personal news.  For those who may not know, I received a great honor this weekend:  —  I have now added “Deranged BUM” to my Substack profile.  —  But enough about me.  Let's move on to the subject of today's post …

The Trump Administration Is Using Memes to Turn Mass Deportation Into One Big Joke  —  Memes shared by the White House, DHS, and ICE have used catchy TikTok tunes to normalize mass deportation and Christian nationalist narratives.  Experts say that's the point.

Judge rejects DOJ's post-sentencing dismissal request in police civil rights case  —  Calling the U.S. Department of Justice's request “contrary to the public interest,” a judge has declined to dismiss a criminal case against a former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy already convicted …

The Ministry of Truth Is Real Now  —  E.J. Antoni's nomination isn't designed to reassure markets, the Fed, or the business community.  It's designed to provoke them.  And force them to submit.  —  ∙ Paid  —  I realize I promised you Russia-Ukraine today.  It'll have to wait.

Appeals Court Allows DOGE Access to Sensitive Data at Several Agencies  —  The decision cited a Supreme Court order in June granting DOGE analysts sweeping access to other data stored at the Social Security Administration.  —  A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed teams affiliated …

Courts Let Trump Strip Collective Bargaining Rights From Huge Number of Federal Workers  —  Around 379,000 civil servants, more than 2.6% of all unionized workers in America, lost collective bargaining rights.  —  Just days after a federal appeals court cleared the way for President Donald Trump …

China Urges Firms to Avoid Nvidia H20 Chips After Trump Ends Ban  —  Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks global trade.  Sign up here.  —  Beijing has urged local companies to avoid using Nvidia Corp.'s H20 processors, particularly for government-related purposes …

Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein's relationship: A visual timeline  —  They flew together on a private jet, partied side by side at Mar-a-Lago, appeared at Victoria's Secret runway shows, and reportedly dined with royalty at a luxury Upper East Side townhouse.

Republican Gets Booed in Furious Town Hall Trainwreck: ‘F*** You!’  —  MEETING MELTDOWN  —  Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California had a tough time selling Donald Trump's domestic agenda to voters back home.  —  Yet another Republican lawmaker was drowned out by boos and jeers …

The FDA Let Substandard Factories Ship These Medications to the U.S.  —  ProPublica identified more than 150 products that were exempted from import bans since 2013.  Our list provides the names of the drugs or ingredients and their manufacturers, many of which are no longer banned.

Exclusive: Democrat whistleblower told FBI that Schiff okayed leaking classified intel to hurt Trump  —  FBI Director Kash Patel releases bombshell documents to Congress showing how agents traced classified leaks to sources but DOJ didn't act.  — Article  — Dig Deeper

Ashley Biden Reveals She is Ending 13-Year Marriage With Shady Post  —  ‘FREEDOM’  —  The former first daughter met Dr. Howard Krein in 2010 and the pair got married two years later.  —  Ashley Biden, the daughter of former president Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden …

Floridians Restricted Gerrymandering.  Their Justices Are Retreating on Enforcing That.  —  Just weeks after Florida's Supreme Court weakened voter-approved restrictions against gerrymandering, Governor Ron DeSantis is already pushing to take advantage of the new ruling.

Kari Lake's Attempt to Deport Her Own Employees  —  After rushing to shut down the government-funded media outlets she was tapped to lead, Kari Lake has launched on a mission so strange that it is perhaps unprecedented: She is trying to force her own employees out of the country.

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Comer: Bill Clinton ‘prime suspect’ in Epstein investigation  —  House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) on Monday said former President Clinton's alleged ties to the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein should be uncovered during his testimony before members of Congress.

America's Largest Landlord to Stop Using RealPage Rent-Setting Software, Makes Deal With DOJ  —  ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.  Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they're published.  —  What Happened: Greystar, the nation's largest landlord …