5 takeaways on Fauci's hostile Senate hearing, GOP contempt threats  —  Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci's Senate hearing Wednesday ended up being an hours-long opportunity for Republicans to vent criticisms, arguments and theories on the COVID-19 response …

Trump increasingly ‘exasperated’ on Iran as top officials can't agree on strategy  —  The president erupted at some of his top national security officials during a recent meeting, according to a U.S. official and a person familiar with the discussion.  —  WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump weighs …

Potential roadblocks ahead for Graham-led Russia sanctions bill  —  Long-anticipated Russia sanctions legislation proposed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham is heading toward passage in the Senate.  That doesn't mean the road ahead will be easy, and it certainly won't be quick.

Todd Blanche won't get Thursday vote in Senate Judiciary Committee  —  The Senate Judiciary Committee has abandoned plans to advance Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general Thursday, a significant speed bump that will make it difficult for Republicans to confirm him before the chamber begins its August recess next week.

States cast doubt on Trump's claim that China hacked their voter rolls  —  Declassified evidence points to Beijing seeking personal data for espionage, not election interference.  —  Summary  —  State officials said federal authorities never notified them of a Chinese hack affecting …

Iran war shows China's role in setting the price of oil  —  The Iran war has revealed China's enormous power over global oil prices, thanks to its position as the world's largest buyer. … - At first, the decline in imports didn't surprise analysts. … - But as the war approaches its sixth month, China has done just that.

Exclusive: Musk plans massive push for GOP in midterms  —  Tech billionaire Elon Musk is jumping into the midterms with a huge investment in a plan to boost Republican voter turnout, Axios has learned. … - America PAC will focus on door-knocking, digital advertising and direct mail aimed …

Uninsured Patients Rise Sharply, Hospitals Report, Citing Obamacare Cuts  —  More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.  —  More and more uninsured patients are showing …

Netanyahu confronts Vance over his criticism of Israeli government  —  Vice President Vance and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a “direct” conversation about their differences in a one-on-one meeting in Washington on Tuesday evening, Israeli and U.S. officials said.

How Donald Trump Silenced the Voice of America  —  The agency was created to spread the story of freedom and democracy around the world.  Now, with many of its journalists being paid to stay home, it's delivering a very different message.  —  Voice of America's Persian Service began airing …

A majority of MAGA supporters would still vote for a Republican candidate despite a scandal  —  Americans are largely tolerant of scandals among politicians.  But nobody is more willing to stick by an embattled candidate than a MAGA voter.  —  The POLITICO Poll finds President Donald Trump's MAGA supporters …

Scoop: GOP Rep. Ogles faces 11th-hour cash barrage in primary  —  A super PAC that has invested millions to unseat Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) is putting another $700,000 behind his GOP primary challenger in the final week of the campaign, Axios has learned. … But first he has to get the nomination, which is not a done deal.

Mamdani Derangement Syndrome: Murdoch Media Lets Its Islamophobic Flag Fly  —  From Fox to the NY Post and WSJ, the media's embrace of anti-Muslim rhetoric just got worse.  Plus, why CBS News staff are telling Zeteo its flagship news program is ‘so f***ed.’  —  ∙ Paid

Trump's support for Graham's sister stirs GOP backlash in South Carolina  —  A field of Republican challengers in the special Senate primary next month is setting up another test of the president's political clout.  —  Summary  —  President Donald Trump has put his weight behind …

Fox News Poll: Democratic enthusiasm shapes North Carolina Senate race  —  In North Carolina, more Democrats than Republicans say they are extremely interested in the midterm elections (51% vs. 42%), and more Democrats also say they are extremely motivated to vote (58% vs. 50%).

The “new science golden age” looks suspiciously like a grift  —  This edition of PN is made possible by paid subscribers.  Become one ⬇️  —  🚀 Subscribe to PN 🚀  —  The Trump regime is trying to usher in a “Golden Age in Science” where scientific research …

Warsh's Performance Falls Flat With Markets as Fed Holds Rates Steady  —  Kevin M. Warsh has made taming inflation the top priority of his tenure as Federal Reserve chairman.  But his hesitancy to embrace the possibility of higher borrowing costs has sparked a backlash.

AI could end up too cheap to control  —  The AI industry's investors and critics don't agree on much.  But many in each camp share at least one basic conviction: America's top labs are about to make a killing.  —  Capital markets have signaled their faith in Anthropic and OpenAI's impending …

Trump Unveils $22.5 Billion Redesign of Dulles Airport  —  The project would make the airport easier to navigate and include a new United lounge, officials said.  It's part of the president's plans to remake the Washington area.  —  President Trump unveiled plans for a $22.5 billion redesign …

Trump Has Made Billions in Office.  Will His Party Pay Politically?  —  The president took in a staggering $2.2 billion last year while in office.  Democrats are hoping to make it a campaign issue in the midterm elections.  —  President Trump has made more money while in office than most of us can even conceive of.

How Older Americans Hoard the Future  —  Aging politicians are just the “tip of the iceberg.”  —  Produced by Rochelle Widdowson  —  American leaders are staying in office past their prime.  Boomers are reluctant to relinquish control — from political offices to corner offices — to the detriment of their juniors.

Democrats Want to Avoid an Election Season Shutdown  —  Democrats only have one major leverage point left against the Trump administration — and they're not about to use it.  —  With Congress approaching a government funding cliff at the end of September, key Senate Democrats signaled …

Singer Humiliates Trump After White House Uses His Song  —  MUSICAL MUTINY  —  His co-writer got even more personal.  —  Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is leading the latest charge of musicians firing back against the White House for stealing their songs.  —  The chart-topping folk-pop …

Iran war live: US attack kills Iranian couple, toddler on Qeshm Island  —  Add Al Jazeera on Google  — US forces have bombed Iran, striking a residential building on Qeshm Island and killing a couple and their two-year-old child.  — Explosions were also heard on Kish Island …

Pro-Israel Democrats face major test in key Midwest races  —  The Democratic Party's fight over Israel is returning to where it began.  Jewish Democrats are warning the results could push them out of the party entirely.  —  In Michigan, where grassroots anger over the Biden administration's approach …