Paul says Fauci will face ‘repercussions’ for taking the Fifth.  That could get complicated.  —  Rand Paul says Anthony Fauci can expect consequences for the former Covid czar's decision to exercise his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination to avoid testifying before Paul's Senate committee on Wednesday.

Blanche nomination hangs by a thread as Cornyn stands by settlement ultimatum  —  GOP Sen. John Cornyn said Wednesday, less than 24 hours before a critical committee vote, that he is “not prepared” to support Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general as the two continue to tangle …

Trump Demanded Details of Agents' Interview of Comey, New Filing Says  —  The demand suggests the intense personal involvement of President Trump in investigating one of his longtime critics, the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey.  —  Secret Service agents who questioned the former F.B …

6 In 10 Voters Oppose U.S. Military Action In Iran Amid Spike In Expectations It Will Last A Year Or More, Trump Approval Hits New Low, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 49% Worse Off Financially Than A Year Ago As Majority Thinks Economy Is Worsening  — mail_outline

Why Do We Tolerate Elon Musk's Racist Commentary?  —  “The Turner Diaries” is a work of white supremacist agitprop.  It purports to be the diary of a neo-Nazi militant, Earl Turner, who is working to overthrow the United States government — or as the book calls it, “the System” — through a group called “the Organization.”

Scoop: Inside the White House pitch for pre-election MAGA megabill … President Trump and his team disagree.  — White House officials want the Senate to build in flexibility to jam through as much of the SAVE America Act as possible, and they are insisting it can be crafted to avoid tough amendment votes.

Trump announces a $22.5 billion makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the ‘people movers’  —  President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport that will end the use of the widely disliked “people movers,” …

Saudi defense minister holds urgent meeting with Vance after Iraq strikes  —  Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman told Vice President Vance at the White House Wednesday that despite the joint U.S.-Saudi strike on pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, Saudi Arabia still favors de-escalation with Iran …

Trump overrode his own agencies to deny 4 Democratic disaster requests  —  President Donald Trump overruled his own agencies when he denied disaster aid for four Democratic-led states this month.  —  Emails between state and federal officials obtained by POLITICO along with more than 150 pages …

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement  —  For release at 2:00 p.m. EDT  —  The Federal Open Market Committee approved the following statement for release by a 9 - 3 vote:  —  The Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent, in support of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate.

Bari's New ‘60’ Slate … On Tuesday afternoon, I received an urgent tip on the encrypted-messaging app Signal: Ross Douthat, the conservative opinion columnist at The New York Times, was set to leave the newspaper and join “60 Minutes.”  Initially, I was skeptical.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Ties the Knot With Brian Glenn in Las Vegas  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  RECOUNT ORDERED ON WEDDING GUESTS  —  UPDATE  —  7:46 AM PT ... Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the newylweds had dinner at Spago and got married at the Terrazza di Sogno in The Bellagio.

Trump administration seeks $10 million more for Freedom 250 events  —  The Interior Department has asked Congress for more money to pay for National Mall events marking the country's 250th anniversary.  —  Summary  —  The Trump administration is asking Congress for an additional $10 million …

The fake historian advising Trump's anti-Smithsonian crusade  —  Last Friday, President Trump released an executive order directing officials to install signs outside the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History (NMAH) informing visitors that the museum presents history inaccurately.

Senate goes on record to oppose any possible pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell … - Why it matters: Democrats wanted to put every Republican senator on record as opposed to a potential pardon.  — By failing to object to Sen. Jacky Rosen's resolution, Republicans agreed that the president …

Alex Jones calls for immediate Trump impeachment  —  Alex Jones, formerly of InfoWars, on Tuesday said President Trump must be impeached over the Iran conflict, describing the situation as “absolutely out of control” and warning that the administration is preparing for a national draft.

Political profanity is having a f*cking moment  —  Politicians are increasingly abandoning scripted language and publicly cursing as profanity becomes a more common political tool. … - “I think that part of the appeal of the strong language... is to take some of that same energy …

Federal judge rejects DOJ attempt to obtain unredacted NJ voter rolls  —  A federal judge has dismissed the Department of Justice's effort to gain access to New Jersey's unredacted voter rolls, granting the state's desire to continue withholding voters' personally identifiable information from the federal government.

Progressives Try for a Purple State … You won't find a much harsher critic of the Democratic Party than the progressive trying to secure its nomination for Senate in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed.  When I caught up with him last week in Ann Arbor, he was at a café holding an outdoor roundtable …

DHS Agents' Raging Texts About ‘Stunt’ Targeting Newsom Revealed  —  THIN (BLUE) LINE  —  Newly released court exhibits reveal federal immigration agents' quiet fury.  —  Leaked messages have shown that federal agents complained about a “political stunt” aimed at Trump nemesis California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Prosecutors allege Tyler Robinson targeted Charlie Kirk over his religious and political views  —  Utah County prosecutors argued that Tyler Robinson targeted conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as they urged Judge Tony Graf in a court filing on Tuesday to allow Robinson to stand trial on murder charges.

Trump Administration Investigates the Use of “Transgender Dolls” in Minnesota Schools  —  Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to ensure compliance with the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) …

Establishment fails to stop rise of democratic socialist in Wisconsin  —  Establishment Democrats worry Hong can't win the general election, but they've failed to coalesce around a single alternative to try to truncate her rise.  —  MADISON, Wis. — A democratic socialist is surging …

Trump administration ending Medicare premium subsidy program  —  The Trump administration on Tuesday said it would move to end a Biden-era Medicare premium subsidy program, alleging it benefited insurance companies more than enrollees.  —  As a result, Medicare Part D subsidies will expire …

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged for now despite high prices  —  The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, although three officials dissented in favor of higher rates as the central bank wrestles with how to deal with persistently high inflation.

Inside Bibi's pivotal White House meeting with Trump  —  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed skepticism during his meeting with President Trump about the chance of a deal with Iran and discussed increasing economic pressure on Iran “through kinetic and non-kinetic means,” …