'I'm Done, I'm Not in That F*cking Political Party': James Carville Freaks Out After Progressives Win Big in Democratic Primaries  —  Democratic strategist James Carville called for a “schism” in the Democratic Party, stating that he wants nothing to do with the likes of three candidates who won their Democratic primaries in New York.

Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers resolution after clashing with Trump at Capitol meeting  —  The late-night vote came hours after a fractious meeting that included a shouting match with President Donald Trump over some senators' opposition to the conflict.

A Bit of Tedious Drama At Bluesky  —  Recently I got suspended for four days from Bluesky for posting this:  —  My suspension is over now.  But I believe that returning after a suspension carries with it an implicit promise that I won't post that, or something like it, again.

Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii's ‘vampire rule’ for gun owners  —  The Hawaiian provision required gun owners to, like Count Dracula, have explicit permission to enter certain properties when armed,  —  WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaii gun restriction …

U.S. Inflation Problems Are Far From Over  —  The Federal Reserve's new chairman has vowed to deliver price stability, but officials are at odds over whether that will require higher borrowing costs.  —  If a preliminary deal to end the war with Iran holds, the worst of the inflation surge …

Trump 250 Gala Takes Humiliating New Turn as More States Pull Out  —  Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro occupies something of an intriguing position among Democrats.  He represents a state that Donald Trump won twice—a state that's both deeply divided and pivotal in deciding presidential elections.

The secret settlements protecting Jeffrey Epstein's friends … Those conversations won't be under oath, and participants won't be legally compelled to answer every question.  —  Subpoenas could require witnesses to answer questions even if they have signed a nondisclosure agreement …

Venezuela rocked by strongest earthquakes in over a century, as USGS fears up to 100K deaths  —  The strongest earthquakes in over a century rocked Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon — causing widespread destruction in the capital of Caracas and leading to fears of high casualties.

The Conservative Majority Blew Apart One of the Biggest Myths About This Supreme Court … The Supreme Court's staunchest defenders in recent years have come up with a stubborn yet plausible-sounding claim: They say that that SCOTUS, dominated by six Republican-appointed justices, does not actually have a 6-3 split.

How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study  —  Carbon Captured How the fossil fuel industry influenced climate research  —  An investigative series by ProPublica and Drilled  —  Reporting Highlights  — Conflicted Funds: BP sponsored an elite Princeton research center to address …

Dems push to bypass Mike Johnson and outlaw weaponization fund  —  House Democrats are launching a discharge petition to force a vote on permanently blocking the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. … - A staggering eight discharge petitions have garnered …

What Happens When the Country Loses a General  —  THE REPORTED EARLY RETIREMENT of Gen. Chris Donahue from command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa is about more than the departure of a single officer.  It is the latest example of a broader trend that should concern anyone interested …

Internal memo orders staff not to reveal deaths in national parks  —  The Interior Department's guidance instructs parks staff not to confirm deaths, the severity of injuries or other details.  —  Summary  —  On Friday, a 17-year-old girl drowned in Sequoia National Park after slipping into a river.

Swedish minister brings baby to EU meeting, a first for the bloc  —  EU governments' ministers gathered for a long day's discussion of climate change policies on Thursday were surprised by a fresh-faced participant at their negotiating table: a three-month-old baby.

Behind the Curtain: America's great political implosion … - MAGA is splintering between Trump enthusiasts and true “America First” believers.  — Socialism is rising in popularity and clout. … - Israel is bleeding support with both parties. … - AI is dividing both sides of the aisle …

Poll: 53% of Americans see grounds to impeach Trump  —  Most name corruption and abuse of power as his top offenses — and one in five say the war in Iran is impeachment-worthy … This is a fun article to write.  Each month, I let Strength In Numbers subscribers suggest questions to put …

Why Americans hate the “good” economy  —  The big-picture indicators of the U.S. economy — GDP, unemployment and so on — are doing fine while public opinion on economic conditions is at rock bottom. … - That's the early conclusion of top Democratic economic policy minds who have embarked …

Migrants not entitled to apply for asylum while standing on Mexico side of border, Supreme Court rules  —  The 6-3 decision clears the way for the Trump administration to resume allowing federal agents at the border to turn back asylum seekers before they enter.  —  Summary