Trump vows U.S. will soon bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain  —  President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. military will bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a deep underground site that the U.S. and Israel suspect could be used for nuclear activity. … There's not a thing they can do about it.

G.O.P. Lawmakers Join White House in Challenging a Smithsonian Museum  —  A House subcommittee questioned the director of the National Museum of American History after a scathing White House report characterized it as insufficiently patriotic.  —  The director of the Smithsonian National Museum …

The Pentagon, sinking billions into Iran war, is quickly running short on cash  —  With some funds set to dry up within weeks, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to press lawmakers Tuesday to address the increasingly urgent shortfall.  —  Summary  —  The Pentagon faces …

US pauses $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota  —  The Trump administration is pausing $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over “suspected fraud and noncompliance,” U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday.

Appeals court reverses decision that freed pro-Palestinian Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi  —  Add us as a preferred source on Google  —  NEW YORK — A federal appeals panel has reversed a lower court decision ordering the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi …

Scoop: Trump's top MAGA advisers gather to plot midterms  —  President Trump's top political advisers inside and outside of the White House are meeting Tuesday afternoon to review polling, their messaging and strategy ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.  —  Why it matters: Trump's super PAC …

Judge says Trump must hand over financial records to BBC  —  MIAMI, Florida- A federal magistrate judge ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump must turn over detailed financial information in connection with his defamation lawsuit against the BBC.  —  U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué …

US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years  —  How many women hold executive-level positions at top U.S. companies?  What is the racial and ethnic breakdown of those roles?  What is the gender and racial breakdown of the lowest-paid roles at those companies?

Trump Hits Record-Breaking Low in Polls, Shocking Analyst: “Horrible!”  —  Donald Trump is cratering in several new polls: They have his approval at an average of 22 points underwater.  That's just abysmal.  Indeed, as CNN's Harry Enten notes in a striking on-air analysis, it's a “record” …

N.J. removes noncitizens from voter rolls after finding software glitch  —  New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) ordered the removal of about 6,600 self-identified noncitizens erroneously added to voter rolls because of a software error. … - Those who eventually voted were registered …

Rep. Cleo Fields announces he will not seek reelection  —  Rep. Cleo Fields (D-La.) has announced he will not seek reelection, choosing instead to run for state Senate in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act.  In a statement late Tuesday afternoon …

Defense bill finally advances as House GOP steers rightward  —  Sprawling Pentagon policy legislation advanced in the House on Tuesday, a turnaround after Republican infighting stalled the $1.15 trillion bill just weeks ago.  House Republicans are next set to push to attach numerous conservative amendments …

The rise of whites-only “heritage communities”  —  A white separatist group is openly planning a network of whites-only settlements across rural America that aim to withstand legal challenges by operating essentially as private clubs. … - They're also surfacing at a time when the nation …

DOJ accuses UC San Diego medical school of bias in admissions  —  The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday accused the University of California (UC) San Diego School of Medicine of racial discrimination in its application process by favoring Black and Hispanic applicants.

Illegal immigrant who murdered Michigan woman sues Trump, demands $75M, public apology, US citizenship  —  An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used …

The DSA Is a Parasite  —  The left-wing faction is hijacking the Democratic Party.  —  even after a string of recent victories in congressional primaries by members of the Democratic Socialists of America, national Democrats appear slow to recognize that ideologues on the left are attempting a hostile takeover of the party.

Laura Loomer says she feels like an ‘a**hole’ for minimizing Ukraine conflict after experiencing air raid  —  Right-wing activist and former YouTuber Laura Loomer admitted she feels like an “a**hole” for not caring about the Russia-Ukraine War and continually downplaying it for years.

Russell Vought should be impeached  —  President Donald Trump knows that if Democrats manage to win back control of the House in November, his third impeachment likely will not be far behind.  And yet, despite racking up a laundry list of potentially impeachable offenses primed for investigation …

How Trump's Immigration Crackdown Is Hurting Elder Care  —  Retirement communities already grappling with labor shortages are being forced to terminate caregivers at a time when more Americans are living longer.  —  Channing House, a senior living community just a mile from Stanford University …

WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tour  —  The Women's Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday - a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.  The WTA updated its women's eligibility policy …

How the G.O.P. Turned Olive Garden Into a Voter ID Talking Point  —  Republicans claim that Olive Garden polices its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl more tightly than the United States does its elections.  It's not that simple.  —  Last week, President Trump gave a speech at the White House …

Ted Cruz casts doubt on Marsha Blackburn's AI bill  —  Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz committed Tuesday to putting a kids online safety proposal from Sen. Marsha Blackburn on the agenda for his upcoming markup on artificial intelligence legislation — even as President Donald Trump holds off …

Exclusive / Cornyn threatens to sink Trump nominees over PEPFAR  —  THE SCOOP  —  Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn is threatening to vote down the ambassadorial nominations of two top Trump allies on Wednesday unless the Trump administration releases money aimed at fighting the spread of AIDS in Africa.

Upcoming FDA peptide meeting puts industry on edge  —  Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recently reformed committee on compounding pharmacies will meet this week to discuss adding more peptides to the list of substances that pharmacies can produce.

U.S. attorney fired by Trump less than an hour after getting job files lawsuit  —  The lawsuit, claiming due process was not followed, is the first of its kind filed by a judge-appointed U.S. attorney challenging their removal.  —  The U.S. attorney in Washington state who was fired …

Journey rocker slams Bruce Springsteen as ‘annoying, bitter old man’ for political rants at concerts  —  Journey rockstar Jonathan Cain ripped fellow musician Bruce Springsteen as an “annoying, bitter old man” for using his concerts to lecture fans about President Trump.

South Carolina Senate poll shows surprising frontrunner: Trey Gowdy … Former Rep. Trey Gowdy insists he's not interested in running in the South Carolina special election.  But a new poll suggests Gowdy would be formidable if he changed his mind.  —  Gowdy holds a massive lead over seven …

Cyclosporiasis, DOGE, and You  —  When you break everything, anything can be your fault.  —  Politico reports that FBI Director Kash Patel is planning to visit Russia later this year—"an unusual and sensitive trip for an FBI chief to one of America's top adversaries."

Thune: Republicans would ‘welcome’ Fetterman joining Senate GOP conference  —  Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Tuesday that Republicans would “welcome” Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) into their conference if he decides to leave the Democratic Party over growing hostility to Isreal among progressive Democrats.

I worked with Trump.  I know why he is being so easily goaded into a forever war  —  Miles Taylor watched flattery and insults move the US President.  With help from Russia and China, Iran has learned the same lessons  —  Former chief of staff of the US Department of Homeland Security, author and commentator

State officials preparing if the federal government tries interfering with how they run elections  —  “Election officials are constantly preparing for the unknown,” an official said.  —  RAPID CITY, South Dakota — On the sidelines of a gathering of election officials …

Hegseth Estimates Cost at Iran War at $37.5 Billion  —  The figure, provided to the Senate Appropriations Committee, is $9 billion more than the Pentagon's last update  —  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimated the latest cost of the Iran war at $37.5 billion, some $9 billion higher …

Ann Widdecombe Repeatedly Hit With Hammer, Prosecutors Say  —  A British man appeared in court for the first time accused of murdering ex-Conservative Party minister Ann Widdecombe by hitting her 21 times over the head with a hammer.  —  Joshua Kerry, 28-years-old from Rotherham in Yorkshire …