South Carolina Republicans tank redistricting, for now … The Tuesday vote doesn't mark a definitive end for redistricting efforts in the Palmetto State.  But it does make it less likely that Trump will get his wish of eliminating the state's sole Democratic district …

Makary's time atop FDA over, Diamantas named acting commissioner … The decision to move on from Makary was months in the making, according to a senior administration official granted anonymity to discuss the Johns Hopkins surgeon's tenure.  His stint was marked by mass layoffs …

Inflation hits 3.8%, outpacing wage growth for the first time since 2023  —  Increased energy costs are “accounting for over forty percent of the monthly all items increase,” said the Bureau of Labor Statistics. … Inflation surged to 3.8% in April, its highest level in nearly three years …

U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities  —  Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.

Patel agrees to take alcohol test after heated exchange with Van Hollen  —  FBI Director Kash Patel said he would commit to taking a test about his alcohol use after a testy exchange with Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in which each traded accusations with the other.

FBI Created ‘Payback Squad’ to Handle Political Cases, Sources Say  —  Investigators are eyeing cases similar to the recent criminal prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, one current government official told NOTUS.  — Copy  —  The FBI now has a team of special agents that's …

‘Anything necessary’: Trump won't rule out sending troops to polls  —  President Donald Trump won't rule out deploying troops or federal agents to the polls during the upcoming midterm elections, he said in comments to journalists Tuesday.  —  “I'd do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections,” Trump said.

Michigan Senate hopeful El-Sayed calls himself a ‘physician’ but has little history treating patients … But according to a review of Michigan and New York state medical records, he's never been granted a medical license in those states.  El-Sayed's hands-on experience treating patients appears …

Jason Collins, 1st openly gay NBA player, dies of brain cancer at 47  —  Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who has served as a global ambassador for the sport for the past decade, has died of brain cancer, his family said Tuesday.  He was 47.

Justice Dept. Officials Consider Settling Trump Suit Against I.R.S.  —  One of the settlement terms under review is for the I.R.S. to drop any audits of the president, his family members and businesses.  —  The Justice Department is holding internal discussions about settling President Trump's lawsuit …

Trump's proposed ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said  —  President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space — pitched as a “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program — is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, according to a new analysis …

Reflecting Pool Repairs Appear Uneven and Behind Schedule, Officials Say  —  Work on the iconic National Mall basin appears behind schedule.  President Trump initially said he had picked the contractor, then said he did not know it.  —  Interior Department staff members have raised concerns …

Pentagon considering re-naming Iran war ‘Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire collapses  —  The discussions underscore how seriously the Trump administration is considering resuming attacks and could allow Trump to argue that it restarts the 60-day clock requires congressional authorization for war.

Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico  —  Federal agencies Mexico National security Donald Trump  —  Earlier this spring, a mysterious explosion blew up a car carrying an alleged cartel operative in broad daylight on one of Mexico's busiest highways just outside of its capital city.

Americans' anger about the economy hits Trump and Republicans' midterm prospects  —  It's President Donald Trump's economy - and most Americans aren't happy with it.  —  A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds that 77% - including a majority of Republicans - say that Trump's policies …

Raskin alleges Todd Blanche oversaw payouts to FBI agents accused of misconduct  —  President Donald Trump has yet to name a nominee for his next attorney general but congressional Democrats are making clear they intend to make things difficult for Todd Blanche, the former deputy AG now leading …

Exclusive: Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened - sources  —  Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said.

FEMA's acting administrator is out, for the third time under Trump … Evans couldn't be reached for comment, but a FEMA spokesperson said she has been asked to lead special projects at the Department of Homeland Security as director of the so-called Waste, Fraud and Abuse Task Force.

Amid war, Trump says he doesn't ‘think about Americans’ financial situation'  —  The president said he is only concerned about Iran not having a nuclear weapon.  “I don't think about anybody,” he added.  —  Summary  —  President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he does not consider …

Brian Kemp signs law making many metro Atlanta races nonpartisan  —  The law applies to most local government races in Democratic-dominated areas.  A court challenge is expected.

ICE Agents Have List of 20 Million People on Their iPhones Thanks to Palantir  —  The comments made by a senior ICE official at a trade show highlight how Palantir is increasing the speed at which ICE operates.  Most people detained by ICE have no criminal conviction.

A Russian ship sank in mysterious circumstances.  It may have been carrying submarine nuclear reactors to North Korea  —  Russia Asia North Korea National security  —  A Russian cargo ship likely carrying two nuclear reactors for submarines, possibly destined for North Korea …

Trump administration elevates former private prison company exec to lead ICE … It is the first significant appointment by DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who took the role following the removal of Kristi Noem in a shakeup of Trump's immigration policy team.

Border wall lawsuit seeks holy site land in New Mexico  —  A holy site home to a 29-foot-tall limestone statue of Jesus Christ is in the crosshairs of President Trump's border wall construction plans. … - The Trump administration is seeking to use eminent domain to take about 14 acres …

Key House GOP moderate dismisses ballroom funding request  —  A key moderate Republican lawmaker said Tuesday he would not support a White House security funding request that could pour as much as $220 million into President Donald Trump's controversial ballroom project.

A Terrible Omen  —  Democrats just chose not to respond to an element of a Republican coup d'etat.  —  ∙ Paid  —  I don't think it will happen.  —  But there's at least some chance Democrats will “win” millions more votes than Republicans in House elections this November …

Delegitimizing the Juristocracy  —  A week ago, the Supreme Court of the United States decided to eviscerate the Voting Rights Act, clearing the way for Southern states to reimpose discriminatory maps that strip representation from African-American populations.