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.

A dead duck was seen in the Reflecting Pool.  Then two more were found nearby.  —  The two ducks that were recovered from Constitution Gardens will undergo necropsies to determine their cause of death.  —  Summary  —  When the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool was replenished this month …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

Photos show Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center facade  —  A court ordered President Donald Trump's name removed from the center by June 12.  A tarp has since hidden the removal from the public.  —  WASHINGTON — New photos of the Kennedy Center show President Donald Trump's name …

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 …

June Poll Finds a Competitive U.S. Senate race in Texas amid continuing economic concerns, data center backlash  —  The latest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll finds a neck and neck contest in the U.S. Senate race between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Representative James Talarico …

Top intelligence agency begins mass firings under new Trump appointee, source says  —  The terminations are taking place under acting Director Bill Pulte, whom President Donald Trump tasked with downsizing the National Intelligence Director's Office. … “The deep state firings have begun,” the source said.

Senate passes housing affordability bill  —  The Senate on Monday overwhelmingly passed a long-awaited bipartisan housing bill, which is expected to set the legislation on a glide path to President Donald Trump's desk for signature as soon as this week.  The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act …

Rep. Dan Goldman addresses Brooklyn coffee shop banning him over his views on Israel  —  The Middle East Primary elections Israel-Hamas war Congressional news  —  New York Rep. Dan Goldman called it “sad” that a Brooklyn coffee shop apparently banned him with a viral social media post amid …

Iran casts doubt on nuclear inspections Vance said would happen  —  Iran's Foreign Ministry said there was no plan for the IAEA to inspect its damaged nuclear facilities, a day after Vice President JD Vance said conversations with inspectors could happen imminently.

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 …

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 …

'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.

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 …

Trump Gives Teamsters a Chance to Shed Oversight Meant to Curb Mob Ties  —  Sean M. O'Brien, re-elected to a second term leading the union, has used a relationship with President Trump to end court-ordered corruption monitoring.  —  Last winter, a lawyer representing the Teamsters union …

Expanding the Supreme Court isn't court-packing  —  Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) is alarmed that Democrats might expand the membership of the Supreme Court the next time they hold the presidency and Congress.  His Republican colleagues on the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee all agree with him.

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

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 …

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 …

Supreme Court rules border agents can deny green card holders reentry into US if they are charged with crimes  —  “...the Government may regard a lawful permanent resident as ‘seeking an admission’ (and thus as not already admitted) if he 'has committed an offense identified in section 1182 …

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.