Inside Trump and David Ellison's Private Party in Washington  —  The president spoke for nearly an hour at a Paramount-hosted event that raised questions about journalistic and regulatory conflicts of interest.  —  David Ellison, the billionaire media mogul, feted President Trump and top members …

White House insiders see Rubio on the rise as a potential 2028 pick … “JD Vance is a fantastic vice president, and Marco Rubio is a great Secretary of State,” said Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz.  “[Rubio] could have gone one of two routes after the 2016 campaign.

Trump's Justice Department is bringing back firing squads for federal executions  —  The Justice Department announced Friday it is continuing to clear the way for expediting federal death-penalty cases, including by expanding the manners of execution to include death by firing squad.

The anti-market delusion at the heart of the housing crisis  —  Breaking news: Housing is a market  —  It's very easy to get a reservation at Olive Garden, which has over 900 locations in the United States.  It's almost impossible to get a reservation at Rao's in New York City, which is one of only three locations.

Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark  —  Just as the Senate prepared to launch into a late-night vote series, Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana went to the floor to vent.  Frustrated and seemingly exhausted Wednesday, Kennedy said he wanted more time to debate …

Republicans retool midterm strategy: Trump's policies, but less Trump  —  With U.S. gas prices up, President Donald Trump's approval ratings down and the Iran war dragging on, Republicans are recalibrating their blueprint ahead of November's midterm elections.  —  The strategy?

The US no longer leads  —  The changing context for UK defence policy  —  One of the most important tasks of political leaders at times of crisis is to explain to the public the seriousness of the situation and possible courses of action.  Perhaps the government assumes that the nature …

Japan assesses feasibility of sending minesweepers to Strait of Hormuz  —  The Japanese government and ruling parties have begun seriously studying the feasibility of sending Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz, in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's request …

How Brendan Carr is building Trump-friendly broadcasting behemoths … “There's a very healthy feedback loop when the local broadcasters could not just communicate their concerns to the national programmers but if need be, actually preempt,” said Carr, who has repeatedly expressed a desire …

The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro's Abandoned Fed Investigation  —  The Trump administration's attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank's ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.  —  The Justice Department's criminal investigation …

Colorado's pattern of religious persecution  —  The Supreme Court agreed this month to hear the appeal of a Catholic preschool in Colorado.  And if the case turns out like Colorado's other recent trips to the nation's highest court, the result will be another resounding win for the First Amendment …

Trump Aide Called GOP Candidates ‘Fat Jewish Zionist F*cks’ in Leaked Group Chat: Report  —  Paul Ingrassia, an aide to President Donald Trump, is under fresh scrutiny after a Friday report from the Daily Mail alleged he sent a string of inflammatory messages targeting fellow Republicans …

Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran's Atomic Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create  —  President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever.  But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.

Firm Building Trump's Ballroom Got a Secret No-Bid Contract for a Nearby Job  —  The National Park Service increased the value of the contract several times over and then awarded it to Maryland-based Clark Construction, in a process that experts said was highly unusual.

Governor Mills Announces Decision on LD 307  —  Governor Janet Mills today notified the Maine Legislature that she has vetoed L.D. 307, An Act to Establish the Maine Data Center Coordination Council and Place a Temporary Limitation on Certain Data Centers.  —  In her letter …

Jet Fuel Shortages Could Make Travel a ‘Total Mess’ This Summer  —  Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices.  European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.  —  This summer is shaping up to be an expensive and uncertain time to fly …

Republican lawmaker who's missed a month of votes dealing with ‘health matter,’ Johnson says  —  Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. hasn't personally provided explanation for his absence.  —  Lauren Peller, John Parkinson, and Oren Oppenheim  —  Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., arrives for the House Republican …

Atlantic writer sued by Kash Patel says she's been ‘inundated’ with new sources corroborating her reporting  —  Sarah Fitzpatrick reiterates that she stands by ‘every single word’ of her story and says the people she spoke to were ‘frightened’ by the FBI director's alleged conduct creating a national security vulnerability

White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  The Trump administration is exploring using the Defense Production Act as part of a strategy to save the beleaguered Spirit Airlines, according to U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.

ICE Wants Tech Companies To Identify Anonymous Online Critics.  Civil Liberties Groups Are Demanding More Info.  —  Is the Trump administration trying to unmask anonymous online critics in violation of the First Amendment?  Two lawsuits have been filed recently to force Immigration and Customs Enforcement …

Appeals court overturns $8.2 million defamation win for Alabama politician Roy Moore  —  Moore lost a Senate race after his campaign was rocked by misconduct allegations that he denied.  The lawsuit centered on a TV ad that recounted the accusations against him.