Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz  —  A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit the blockaded shipping lane at the heart of the U.S.-Iran conflict.

Correspondents' dinner lacked highest security level despite presence of top officials  —  The White House correspondents' dinner, attended by the president and several Cabinet members, was not given top security status that would have unlocked the full weight of federal security resources.  —  Summary

Ron DeSantis unveils new Florida congressional map that would give the GOP an extra four seats  —  FIRST ON FOX: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed the new redistricted congressional map for the state, which shows the GOP gaining an extra four seats.  —  Should the state legislature …

CDC delay of infant hepatitis B shot likely to raise infections, studies show  —  Federal vaccine advisers to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voted in December to recommend delaying the first shot until at least two months of age for infants born to mothers who test negative for the virus.

Trump lashes out at ‘60 Minutes’ anchor for reading alleged gunman's manifesto … “I was waiting for you to read that because I knew you would, because you're horrible people.  Horrible people,” Trump said.  “Yeah, he did write that.  I'm not a rapist.  I didn't rape anybody.”

A more secure ballroom will not stop the madness  —  Public Notice is supported by paid subscribers.  Become one ⬇️  —  🍃🍃 Subscribe to PN 🍃🍃  —  Four US presidents were assassinated while in office, and dozens of other times, someone has plotted to kill the occupant of the White House.

How Trump is moving to control U.S. elections, one state at a time  —  Reuters uncovered a broader-than-previously known Trump administration effort to gain federal control over elections, historically run locally, in at least eight states - using investigations, raids and demands for access to balloting systems and voter ID.

Todd Blanche could stay atop DOJ for months even without Senate confirmation … “He's doing everything that he's supposed to do, racking up wins,” a senior White House official told POLITICO last week.  —  The official, granted anonymity to discuss personnel issues, pointed …

Democrats' latest critique of Walmart is wrong — and dangerous  —  No, Medicaid is not “corporate welfare.” … For years, many Democrats have lamented the fact that some workers at highly profitable corporations — from Amazon to Walmart to McDonald's — receive Medicaid benefits.

Rumors and Speculation Swirl Online After Shooting at Washington Dinner  —  Influencers jumped to fill the information void with conspiracy theories about the attack at the White House Correspondents' dinner on Saturday.  —  Almost as soon as gunshots were reported from the White House Correspondents' dinner …

Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election  —  Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's most formidable political rivals said on Sunday they were joining forces in a bid to oust his coalition government in the upcoming election expected later this year.

Today Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Department of Justice Civil Division wrote to the lawyer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation demanding that the organization drop its lawsuit against Trump's planned ballroom on the site where the East Wing of the White House used to be.

Where Will the GOP—and Where Should Democrats—Go After Trump: A Conversation with Jamelle Bouie  —  The New York Times columnist offers his thoughts on the great MAGA crackup and the rightward shift of centrist Democrats … Shikha Dalmia: Thanks for joining us for Zooming In, Jamelle.

MAHA PAC's money mystery  —  MONEY TROUBLE?  Leaders of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement have billed themselves to Republicans as a vital political asset for the party — arguing they've brought along voters who helped Donald Trump win the 2024 presidential election …

MAHA at odds with Trump over Supreme Court's glyphosate case, farm bill … A Supreme Court case and a bill moving through Congress this week are set to test the bonds of Republicans and the Make America Healthy Again movement, following a near-rupture in February over the weedkiller glyphosate.

White House to Discuss Presidential Safety After Dinner Shooting  —  The White House will convene a meeting early this week to discuss safety measures for major events involving President Donald Trump, following Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner that spurred fresh scrutiny of security practices.

60 Countries to Meet on Phasing Out Fossil Fuels but Are Excluding the U.S.  —  The Trump administration was not invited to the gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia.  A White House spokeswoman called the green transition “destructive.”  —  Ministers from nearly 60 countries are gathering …