US charges anti-extremism organisation over payments to informants in hate groups  —  US officials have announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a civil rights group that tracks extremist organisations and played a prominent role in confronting the Ku Klux Klan (KKK).

'The GOP should've done more': Virginia Republicans point fingers after gerrymandering loss … There are mounting signs that Trump and the GOP have used valuable time and political capital on an arduous tit-for-tat that is so far looking like it will be close to a draw.

CDC won't publish report showing covid shots cut likelihood of hospital visits  —  The report, which had cleared the agency's scientific-review process, had been delayed.  It now won't be published at all, people familiar with the decision told The Post.  —  Summary

New poll: 55% support impeaching Trump  —  This article reports results from the April 2026 Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll.  You can read our previous poll releases here.  Subscribers to Strength In Numbers have access to additional trended charts and a full archive of crosstabs …

Iran says it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. extends ceasefire … Iran's navy on Wednesday said it had seized two container ships in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, shortly after the U.S. extended the ceasefire and as diplomats seek to bring the countries together for peace talks.

Trump's Fed Chair Nominee Fails the Big Test  —  KEVIN WARSH, DONALD TRUMP'S pick for Federal Reserve chair, had his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee yesterday.  The hearing was held under the shadow of Trump's ongoing efforts to persecute (and prosecute) …

Kash's kayfabe lawsuit  —  Public Notice is supported by paid subscribers.  Become one ⬇️  —  🍻 Subscribe to PN 🍻  —  Late Friday, we were treated to a big story in The Atlantic about FBI Director Kash Patel's unprofessional, self-destructive behavior …

Democrats demand FBI director, Kash Patel, take alcohol abuse test  —  Amid growing congressional scrutiny of his conduct, Patel has claimed he has ‘never been intoxicated on the job’  —  House judiciary Democrats have launched a formal inquiry into the alleged drinking habits of the FBI director …

Scoop: Trump set to reclassify marijuana soon  —  The Trump administration is expected to move to reclassify marijuana as soon as Wednesday, per an administration official familiar with the matter. … - The move follows an executive order from the president last year to reclassify marijuana …

Georgia Rep. David Scott dies at 80  —  Scott, the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, was first elected to Congress in 2002 and was running for re-election.  —  Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has died at the age of 80, according to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Trump Administration Nearing Rescue Deal for Spirit Airlines  —  President signaled this week the government could help discount carrier, which has struggled with surging jet-fuel prices  —  The Trump administration is nearing a rescue deal for Spirit Airlines, people familiar with the matter said.

Former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes out as Trump Media CEO … The C-suite overhaul lands after years of repeated losses at Trump Media, a company that was once billed as a conservative challenger to Silicon Valley giants and the next gem in Trump's vast business empire.

Supreme Court allows soldier to sue contractor over suicide bombing  —  The ruling will make it easier for troops hurt in combat zones to win damages as contractors become a larger part of military operations around the world.  —  Summary  —  The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared …

Senate hopeful Graham Platner calls to investigate Trump and impeach two Supreme Court justices  —  The underdog Maine candidate, who has risen in polls, told NBC News he wants to carry on the legacy of Bernie Sanders and push Democrats to be more aggressive.

Pentagon Erases Wounded U.S. Troops From Iran War Casualty List: “Definition of a Cover-up”  —  Amid a fragile ceasefire in the U.S. war on Iran, the Pentagon is playing a numbers game with American casualty statistics, adding and subtracting from the count as questions about the human toll mount.

Clearing Strait of Hormuz of mines could take 6 months, Pentagon tells Congress  —  The Pentagon assessment, shared in a classified briefing for lawmakers, suggests gasoline and oil prices could remain elevated through the midterm elections.  —  Summary  —  It could take six months …

A year after DOGE, former federal employees are still looking for work  —  Thirteen federal workers who were laid off during the DOGE cuts told NBC News they struggled to find work, had to move or took major pay cuts after their agencies were gutted.  —  After he applied to his 599th job, John Burg stopped counting.

Ilhan Omar explodes at reporter for asking about multimillion-dollar disclosure discrepancy: 'You're stupid for asking me anything'  —  WASHINGTON — Far-left Rep. Ilhan Omar blew up at a reporter this week for asking questions about accounting “discrepancies” the Democrat blamed for overstating …

Bad Vibes and Broken Promises  —  Cut in half, you say?  —  Americans hate, I mean really hate, the Trump II economy.  A new Reuters/Ipsos poll puts Donald Trump's net approval on the economy at -33 points, significantly worse than Joe Biden's nadir in the aftermath of the 2021-22 supply-chain-driven inflation spike.

There's Another Reason Gen Z Can't Find Work  —  In March, Times Opinion published a discussion with 12 white-collar job-seekers in their teens and 20s.  Their view of their prospects was incredibly bleak.  These young people, who had a mix of political leanings, careers …

USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew  —  Political appointees wanted a quiet drawdown, the whistleblower says.  DOGE wanted an execution.  —  When billionaire Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) swept through government in the first months of 2025 …

April 21, 2026  —  There is the unmistakable feeling that the wheels are coming off the MAGA bus.  —  Alayna Treene and Kevin Liptak of CNN reported last night that by the end of last week, negotiators for the U.S. and Iran appeared to be on the verge of hammering out an end to hostilities …

Trump floats taxpayer bailout for Middle Eastern autocracy  —  On Tuesday, President Trump said he is considering a financial bailout for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an autocratic state experiencing an economic downturn due to the war in Iran.  If the Trump administration does use public resources …

House Democrat pushes DOJ on possible pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell  —  Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi wants answers from the Justice Department about internal communications regarding a possible pardon for Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell.  In a letter sent Wednesday …

Iowa Republican zeroes in on birth control access in heated Senate race  —  Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), who is running to succeed retiring Sen. Joni Ernst (R), is pushing to expand access to birth control as the race for the open Senate seat heats up.  —  The Iowa congresswoman …