The Texas Senate election is a tossup  —  I'm breaking my rule of not covering breaking news to write about tonight's election results in Texas, my home state.  (And hey, with a baby on the way, who knows how much longer I'll get to stay up late and write when I should be resting?)

Donald Trump's Board of Peace fund is empty  —  Despite $17bn in pledges, organisation is stuck in limbo with no money flowing to projects in Gaza

Americans blame Trump for the cost-of-living crisis.  Here's what they want done about it.  —  A new Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll finds 58% of Americans say Trump has made the economy worse — and voters are blaming him, not Biden, for the high cost of living.

High-Level British Spy Warns of Expanding Russia Threat  —  The director of Britain's electronic surveillance agency warns that Russia is only getting more brazen as battlefield losses in Ukraine mount.  —  As Russia fails to gain ground in the war in Ukraine, President Vladimir V. Putin appears …

A GOP dirty tricks operation, exposed  —  On April 24, a new super PAC called Lead Left quietly filed a Statement of Organization with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).  According to the group's website, “Lead Left PAC stands against MAGA extremists who will infect our country with Donald Trump's agenda.”

Republican Rep. Mike Flood Jeered at Another Contentious Nebraska Town Hall  —  It was the second time in less than a year that Flood has faced angry constituents.  — Copy  —  Rep. Mike Flood, a Republican from Nebraska, was jeered and backpedaled from several of President Donald Trump's …

Scoop: Trump appoints Bondi to White House AI panel  —  President Trump has appointed former Attorney General Pam Bondi to an advisory committee focused on AI policy, Axios has learned. … - The panel is chaired by former White House AI adviser David Sacks and White House science adviser Michael Kratsios.

ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an ‘alarming’ rate, an AP investigation finds  —  Brayan Rayo Garzon was distraught.  Detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, he was on his fourth day of isolation in a Missouri jail as he battled the fevers and chills of COVID-19.

It's Crow, Mr. Trump, Not Lobster  —  Only two questions remain regarding the U.S. war with Iran.  One, how big a plate of crow will President Trump have to eat to end this conflict with at least some achievements?  And two, will he tell us the crow he's eating is lobster or filet mignon?

An Inventory of Trump's Second-Term Wreckage  —  SAY YOU WANTED TO CREATE a record of all the damage Donald Trump inflicted on America in the first year of his return to the Oval Office.  And then, as abominations large and small continued to spew from the firehose, you kept going.

Trump wants all federal employees to sign NDAs  —  Scott Kupor, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, explained why nearly every federal employee should sign a Non Disclosure Agreement … Set aside the small problem that Kupor — previously a longtime executive at Andreessen Horowitz …

Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya  —  In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities.  The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.

Snubbed Trump's Petty Revenge Plot Is Revealed  —  NAT TODAY  —  The president has been stung by allies who haven't been keen to fight another war in the Middle East.  —  Donald Trump is pulling out bombers and warships set aside to help NATO, according to a report.

It was ‘a mistake’ to impeach Clinton over Monica Lewinsky scandal, Gingrich tells ‘Pod Force One’  —  See more of our coverage in your search results.  —  Add The New York Post on Google  —  WASHINGTON — Bill Clinton's impeachment over his affair with Monica Lewinsky was “a mistake,” …

On Cornyn  —  Field Marshal Günther von Kluge is still studied at places like United States Military Academy (West Point) and Sandhurst, not because he was a hero, but because he represents one of the most important and dangerous types of leaders: the intelligent, institutional man …

Iowa Democrats Threaten to Go Rogue in 2028  —  Top state Democrats want the caucus back early in the calendar, no matter what the DNC decides.  — Copy  —  Iowa Democrats and the Democratic National Committee are on a 2028 collision course.  —  Fueled by a slate of competitive statewide …

Americans most likely to say Democrats don't stand up to Republicans, Republicans support Trump too much: ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll  —  Open-ended questions give ABC News an idea what people think about both parties.  —  President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Memorial …

US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in the Iran war, analysis finds  —  U.S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used heavily in the Iran war, according to an analysis released Wednesday …

US CDC seeks staff for Ebola screening as outbreak response expands  —  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked staff to volunteer for urgent deployment to support Ebola screening at the country's entry points, according to an email seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

‘God Is Queer’: See The Sexually Explicit Books James Talarico's Church Gives Kids  —  The Texas church where Democrat James Talarico has delivered his radical sermons is pushing radical gender ideology on children, featuring books filled with sexually explicit content and transgender ideology.

Biden Sues to Halt Release of Interview Tapes With Ghostwriter  —  The 70 hours of partially redacted audio recordings were obtained during a 2023 probe into Biden's handling of classified documents.  — Copy  —  Former President Joe Biden is suing the Justice Department to block …

Minneapolis police chief resigns amid concerns he tampered with sexual misconduct probe  —  Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara resigned from his position on Tuesday, after investigators determined he tampered with their probe into allegations he was guilty of sexual misconduct.

Trump, GOP put pressure on ABA over rolling back DEI initiative  —  Thank you for signing up!  —  The latest in politics and policy.  Direct to your inbox.  Sign up for the The Gavel newsletter  —  The American Bar Association (ABA) is moving closer to rolling back a key diversity initiative …

A Top Democratic Governor on Netanyahu, Kamala Harris and the 2028 Race … It was over 90 degrees outside Angelo's Pizzeria, a South Philly takeout-only storefront that somehow is equally adept at pizzas and cheesesteaks.  The Phillies had a weekday matinee, so by early evening there were lots …