Central witness undermines case against James Comey, prosecutors concluded: Sources  —  Ex-FBI Director James Comey is set to be arraigned on federal charges Wednesday.  —  FBI Director James Comey speaks during a news conference, March 24, 2016 in Washington.

Trump calls for jailing Democratic leaders as troops prepare for Chicago deployment  — Trump threatens to jail Johnson, Pritzker  — Former FBI chief due in court to face criminal charges  — National Guard troops gather outside Chicago despite local opposition

Trump's off-script comments cause shutdown headaches for GOP … Within hours, Trump walked it back: “I am happy to work with the Democrats on their Failed Healthcare Policies, or anything else, but first they must allow our Government to re-open,” he wrote on Truth Social hours after his initial comments.

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar  —  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died” because of his government's decision to gut its foreign aid program.  But in Myanmar, families tell The Associated Press …

Virginia Democrats have a violence problem  —  Jay Jones wished death on former House Speaker Todd Gilbert's children in 2022 messages  —  Last week, Virginians across the political spectrum were shocked to read text messages from Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones fantasizing …

Inside Stephen Miller's Secret Plan to Normalize Trump's Dictator Rule  —  Stephen Miller has a theory about this political moment.  As President Trump expands his lawbreaking and dictatorial rule, the powerful MAGA disinformation apparatus—at Miller's direction—is supercharging public attention …

Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children  —  Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes.  Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.  —  Residents of a South Shore apartment building …

Post Traumatic Disorder … Last Thursday, at least a half-dozen staffers on The Washington Post's opinion desk were quietly sent an email from the section's new editor, Adam O'Neal.  The note, which surprised some of its recipients, informed them that their positions had been “impacted as part of our organizational change.”

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Two Chicago-Area ICE Protesters  —  A federal grand jury declined to indict two people charged with assaulting law enforcement agents outside a suburban Chicago ICE facility, an attorney for one of the defendants said.  —  Federal prosecutors on Wednesday morning filed …

Trump Labor Department Says His Immigration Raids Are Causing a Food Crisis  —  In a filing in the Federal Register, the Labor Department argues there are “immediate dangers to the American food supply” due to a lack of migrant agricultural workers.  —  Dayen Labor Department food crisis

IMF and BoE warn AI boom risks ‘abrupt’ stock market correction  —  Kristalina Georgieva and UK financial stability watchdog say valuations are closing in on dotcom bubble levels  —  Global stock markets are at risk of a sudden correction as the artificial intelligence boom pushes valuations …

California governor candidate Katie Porter cuts off interview after testy Trump exchange  —  California gubernatorial candidate and former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) tried to end an interview with a reporter after she was asked what she would say to voters in the state who voted for President Trump.

Bob Ross artwork to be sold to help public television after funding cuts  —  Thirty of the late painter's works will be auctioned starting next month.  The net proceeds will benefit stations threatened by reductions in federal funding.  —  Dozens of Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned …

On Tuesday, the Trump admin said furloughed feds were not guaranteed back pay.  On Wednesday, it sent notices saying they were  —  Just one day after taking a different argument, the Trump administration notes federal law guarantees back pay for employees sent home during a shutdown.

What Civil Society Can Do to Beat Trumpism  —  President Trump is trying to seize power that he is not entitled to under the law or the Constitution.  —  But Mr. Trump will fail in remaking American politics if people and institutions coordinate against him, which is why his administration …

These Activists Want to Dismantle Public Schools.  Now They Run the Education Department.  —  ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.  Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they're published.  —  Education Secretary Linda McMahon has been clear …

Trump Wants to Overhaul Drug Sales.  A Company Tied to His Son Stands to Benefit.  —  Family members of President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are poised to benefit from efforts to remake the industry  —  WASHINGTON—The country's top drugmakers are set to meet in early December …

“Tennessee Three” member Justin Pearson runs to oust Rep. Steve Cohen  —  Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, who rose to national prominence in 2023 when he was expelled from his legislative seat as one of the “Tennessee Three,” is launching a primary challenge against Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.).

HarperCollins UK apologizes to Melania Trump over book's Epstein claim  —  Book publisher HarperCollins UK apologized to First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday and recalled a book that repeated unverified claims that child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was involved in introducing her to Donald Trump.

Pope Leo tells US bishops to address Trump's immigration crackdown  —  Pope Leo told U.S. bishops visiting him at the Vatican on Wednesday that they should firmly address how immigrants are being treated by President Donald Trump's hardline policies, attendees said, in the latest push by the pontiff on the issue.

More than 40 Trump administration picks tied directly to oil, gas and coal, analysis shows  —  Report looks at White House nominees and appointees and agencies dictating energy, environment and climate policy  —  Donald Trump has placed dozens of people with ties to the fossil fuel sector …

Democrats ramp up probe into Tom Homan bribery allegations  —  Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are escalating their investigation into the Trump administration's handling of bribery allegations against White House border czar Tom Homan, Axios has learned.