Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assault  —  Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period at the height of his fame.  —  The allegations were made in a joint investigation by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4's Dispatches.

'It was a very nice note: Trump says he left Biden a message when he departed the White House  —  Former President Trump talks about his views on a potential vice president, the note he left for President Biden and whether age should be an issue for voters.

Trump's become a runaway train in the GOP primary.  Here's why.  —  A POLITICO analysis shows Trump's supporters are more conservative and more assured in their candidate than voters backing other Republican candidates.  —  They're more conservative than other Republicans.  More likely to be men.

Texas AG Ken Paxton Survives Fiery Impeachment Trial  —  Ken Paxton was accused of using his job as the state's top prosecutor to dish out favors to a big-donor friend.  —  The embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton avoided an impeachment conviction on Saturday with Texas' Republican …