STAT+: Eli Lilly gave extraordinary obesity drug access to a 79-year-old patient.  Who was it?  —  WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans with obesity are eagerly awaiting a powerful new drug from Eli Lilly called retatrutide, which has demonstrated bariatric-surgery levels of weight loss.

Senate Republicans say it's time to give Trump a reality check … “I'm going to be there front and center,” Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) told reporters.  “It will be important if it actually is a constructive exchange of different opinions, and hopefully we can all get on the same page.

What the Reflecting Pool Actually Reflects  —  Different types of government failures grab our imagination: cover-ups, tragedies, personal moral failings, and corruption all lend themselves to narratives that humans naturally relate to.  —  But failures that can be visualized are hard to beat.

The ‘CBS Mornings’ Mess … Earlier this month, in the immediate aftermath of Scott Pelley's dramatic firing from CBS News, the Bari Weiss-led network appeared to suffer an immediate repercussion in the ratings.  Notably, “CBS Mornings,” the perpetually third-place morning show centered around Gayle King …

I Cold-Called President Trump.  Here's What He Told Me About an Oil Tycoon and Major Donor.  —  I was hoping the president would give me some color about his relationship with billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand.  I walked away with a clearer picture of what matters in Washington right now.

Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks  —  The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.

DOJ issued, then withdrew subpoenas to force Post, WSJ reporters to testify  —  Subpoenas for reporters to appear before a grand jury are exceedingly rare.  The journalists have not testified.  —  Summary  —  The Justice Department took the extraordinary step of seeking to force reporters …

Firings now underway at Office of Director of National Intelligence, source says  —  National security Donald Trump Federal agencies Congressional news  —  The large-scale cuts that President Donald Trump's acting director of national intelligence had been considering imposing …

Trump insists Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections  —  U.S. President Donald Trump insisted on Tuesday that Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspections long into the future, despite statements from Iran that it has not done so.  —  “Iran has fully and completely agreed …

Taxing Billionaires Is the Easiest Way Democrats Could Gain Voter Trust  —  Ask voters in the country's most competitive congressional districts what's wrong with America, and you'll hear two answers.  First, everything costs too much.  Second, the government is corrupt.

New photos show first look at Kennedy Center facade without Trump's name  —  The images were taken from inside the tarp-covered scaffolding that has blocked the public's view for more than a week.  —  Summary  —  New photos show that President Donald Trump's name is indeed off the Kennedy Center …

She Changed Her ID to Comply with Kansas' New Anti-Trans Law.  Now, the State is Trying to Put Her in Jail for Having an ‘Inaccurate’ License.  —  Transitics aims to provide grounded news and political explainers on issues affecting the trans community.  If you want to stay up-to-date …

A ransom note about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance says she died, CNN reports  —  A ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, said the 84-year-old had died, CNN and other news organizations are reporting, citing law enforcement sources.

UFC fighter's Michelle Obama smear reveals much about MAGA bigotry  —  There's a reason she's been a target for so long.  —  This edition of PN is made possible by paid subscribers.  Become one ⬇️  —  Last week, following Trump's drearily garish UFC White House South Lawn event …

TODD BLANCHE MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR PATTERN OF SERIOUS ETHICAL MISCONDUCT  —  In a comprehensive letter to the New York State Bar, DDF, Lawyers Defending American Democracy, and a bipartisan group of former federal and state judges call for an ethics investigation into acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Madison Square Garden Made Dossier on Activists Who Opposed Facial Recognition  —  The document, titled “Facial Recognition Activists.docx,” includes specific activists' comments about MSG's facial recognition program and tweets criticizing it.  —  Madison Square Garden compiled a list …

FCC takes aim at Disney's push for public support amid regulatory probes  —  ABC stations aired spots urging viewers to contact the FCC and support the network in its fight against the agency, saying its actions threaten free speech.  —  The Federal Communications Commission …

Exclusive: Downed US pilot reported seeing Iranian drones swarm in ‘jellyfish’ formation  —  The Middle East National security Animal stories  —  A US fighter jet pilot rescued by special forces after being shot down over Iran in April described a shocking sight before ejecting from his aircraft …

How to tell real poll movement from noise  —  Democrats' lead on the House generic ballot “dropped” 1-2 points over the last month.  It will likely go back up, but this is a good reminder that even polling averages can fake you out  —  ∙ Paid

Trump Gets Negative Reviews Internationally as Fewer Say U.S. Is a Reliable Partner  —  36-country survey finds declining ratings for the U.S. amid rising concerns about its foreign policy and the health of its democracy  —  This Pew Research Center report looks at views of the U.S. …

The Founders Warned Us About Someone Like Trump  —  As America turns 250, the warnings of Washington, Hamilton, and Madison read more like headlines  —  s our 80-year-old Mad King goes on midnight social media revenge benders from the White House, attacking the pope after attacking Iran …

'It's Unnerving': Markets Recoil in Global Sell-Off Driven by Tech Stocks  —  Chipmakers led the way down in South Korea, where the main index crashed 10 percent.  Stocks in Europe were lower and S&P 500 futures pointed to a sharp fall.  —  Global stock markets shuddered on Tuesday, recording steep declines driven by tech companies.

Zelenskyy may get the last laugh over Trump  —  Ukraine's president increasingly looks as if he holds the future of the west in his hands  —  Which man is likelier to be leading his country in 2029, Donald Trump or Volodymyr Zelenskyy?  The savvy bet would be Zelenskyy, even if Trump tries to defy term limits.

Downballot Democrats Are Smashing Recruitment Records  —  “My God, I wasn't gonna open that ballot up and not see a Democrat.”  —  When the Kansas legislature took up a bill in early 2026 that would strip transgender residents' driver's licenses and bar them from government bathrooms …

Chronicle of a Disaster Foretold  —  Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's “Regime Change” is packed with news about the Trump White House that will stay news.  —  In 1996, Joan Didion unholstered the X-Acto knife that was her pen and went to work on Bob Woodward.

Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz  —  After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water.  —  Iran is taking steps to cement its control …

Justice Department Unveils $6.5 Billion Healthcare Fraud Crackdown  —  Prosecutors are expected to charge around 450 defendants in alleged fraud spanning Medicaid and hospice care  —  WASHINGTON—The Justice Department on Tuesday is expected to unveil charges against around 450 defendants …

Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war  —  The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump.

Elon Musk promises to sue lawmaker who suggested DOGE cuts led to the deaths of 4.5 million kids  —  Democrat Ro Khanna cited a 2025 study that estimated more than 14 million people could die without USAID resources by 2030  —  Elon Musk, the trillionaire CEO and former temporary government employee …