Federal judge halts Trump administration's call-up of National Guard in Portland … “These incidents are inexcusable, but they are nowhere near the type of incidents that cannot be handled by regular law enforcement forces,” Immergut wrote.  —  “President Trump exercised his lawful authority …

Democrats shouldn't bail out Trump as the government shutdown drags on  —  The best time for the opposition to take a stand, rather than settle for untrustworthy promises, is right now.  —  This isn't a normal government shutdown, and past shutdowns shouldn't be treated as models for how Democrats respond to their current crisis.

Scoop — Trump to Netanyahu on Gaza talks: “You're always so f***ing negative”  —  When Hamas came back with a “yes, but” to President Trump's Gaza peace proposal on Friday, Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss what he saw as good news.  — Netanyahu felt differently.

Trump plan would limit disability benefits for older Americans  —  Trump administration officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether someone is capable of working.  —  The Trump administration is preparing a plan that will make it harder for older Americans …

‘This Week’ Transcript 10-5-25: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Sen. Cory Booker, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Adm. James Stavridis & former Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Chiarelli  —  Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime …

Johnson says ACA negotiations can't happen until the government reopens  —  The House speaker continued to blame Democrats for the ongoing shutdown as they hold the line on health care.  —  WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson resisted calls to negotiate on expiring health care subsidies Sunday …

Federal agents knock down elderly couple during Portland protest  —  An elderly couple says they were charged and knocked down by federal agents as they p eacefully protested on Saturday in front of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland, just blocks from their home.

Laura Loomer Is Turning Against MAGA Stalwarts  —  The Trump loyalist is fighting with Tucker Carlson, others as some White House officials have grown concerned about her influence  —  President Trump confidante Laura Loomer has successfully campaigned for the ouster of more than a dozen …

181. Courts and Domestic Use of the Military  —  In response to adverse judicial rulings, the President's advisers and supporters are claiming courts lack the power to halt domestic use of the military.  A critical early precedent is to the contrary.  —  Welcome back to “One First,” an …

In Which I Finally Put That Absurd 2013 WSJ Graphic To Good Use  —  Twelve years ago, the Wall St. Journal ran a story about the impact of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which was a sweeping tax bill signed into law by President Obama which locked in the Bush tax cuts …

Mass shooting in Alabama capital leaves two dead and 12 wounded  —  Two people were killed and another dozen were wounded late Saturday in Montgomery, Alabama, where gunmen opened fire on each other on a crowded street.  —  Gunfire began shortly after 11:30 p.m. local time in the state capital.

Trump's Team Hones a New Message Pledging Economic Gains Next Year  —  Advisers work to ease voter anxiety about weak jobs growth and stubborn inflation  —  WASHINGTON—President Trump's advisers are counseling him to refine his economic message with a pitch to voters aimed at easing …

States are cutting Medicaid provider payments long before Trump cuts hit  —  Every day for nearly 18 years, Alessandra Fabrello has been a medical caregiver for her son, on top of being his mom.  —  “It is almost impossible to explain what it takes to keep a child alive who should be dead …

South Carolina Confirms Measles Outbreak With U.S. Cases At 25-Year High  —  “The people involved in the outbreak are unvaccinated and did not have immunity from a previous measles infection,” the state's health agency confirmed.  —  South Carolina officials have confirmed an outbreak …

Pod man out: Trump's support with influential podcasters is waning  —  Some of the podcasters who hosted Trump ahead of last year's election are breaking with him now on key issues like deportations and the war in Gaza.  —  Some of the internet's most popular voices with young men …