Bartiromo's Fox Betrayal … On Thursday afternoon, Fox News issued a press release that reverberated through the media and political worlds.  In a terse statement, the network announced that it had severed ties with Maria Bartiromo, the once-respected business journalist who in recent years became consumed …

Behind Closed Doors, John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in the Work of a Senator  —  Poised to be a possible swing vote in a divided Congress, he churns through staff as he dodges constituents, alienates fellow Democrats and courts Israel lobby  —  One morning in June …

Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote  —  The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the new map.

Federal prosecutor fired after investigating ICE officer for civil rights offenses in Minnesota shooting, sources say  —  A federal prosecutor in Minnesota who was investigating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer for possible civil rights crimes has been fired, four sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations  —  By Channel 4 News Investigations Team  —  Nigel Farage and other senior members of Reform UK have been filmed by undercover reporters celebrating secret new foreign donations.

Trump officials say work will start on triumphal arch within two weeks  —  The planned 250-foot-tall structure near Arlington National Cemetery is one of the president's top construction priorities.  —  Summary  —  Administration officials Thursday announced they would soon begin work …

Trump Taps Army Engineering Official as Acting Secretary  —  The move came days after the resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, who had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the purge of top generals in the Army.  —  President Trump said on Thursday that he was appointing Adam R. Telle …

Diesel price surges to all-time high, fueled by wars  —  The average price of diesel topped its 2022 record high on Friday, spiking to $5.85 per gallon, per AAA. … - It can also indirectly affect households by putting inflationary pressure on anything Americans buy that's carried by truck, which includes a massive share of goods.

Trump to use Qatari plane for international trip despite security worries  —  The president wants to use the gift for a trip to Ireland next weekend; plans to “max out” its security will wait.  —  Summary  —  President Donald Trump plans to fly to Ireland next week aboard the Boeing 747 gifted …

North Carolina Mails First Ballots of Fall, as Trump Tries to Restrict Them  —  A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Postal Service rule that could impede millions of mail voters.  The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in.  —  North Carolina was set …

Maryland Supreme Court greenlights vote on Democrats' 2028 gerrymandering plan  —  The Maryland Supreme Court on Thursday gave Democrats a victory in the state's protracted redistricting battle, allowing the Legislature's proposed amendment on redistricting that party leaders want to clear …

Ken Paxton and the politics of timepieces  —  In today's edition ... The unique affordability issues facing key Senate races ... What do you think about the politics of timepieces? ...  but first ...  The median net compensation for Americans in 2023 was $43,222.81, just enough to buy …

The coming verdict on Trump's Strait of Hormuz strategy  —  The White House is at odds with some private sector analysts over how much oil is leaving the Strait of Hormuz — but it will take weeks until the picture of what's truly getting through becomes clear.

Inside Trump's Nightmare for Haitians in Springfield: 'We're Following Our Orders'  —  The most urgent moral test in all of Trump's America today is happening in a small Ohio city - and we as a country are failing it miserably.  —  ∙ Paid  —  However bad you think things must be in Springfield …

I Taught a Short Story.  My College Fired Me For It.  —  Academic censorship is very real.  —  The letter, dated February 12, on South Florida State College letterhead and hand delivered by the Director of Human Resources, contained four sentences.  —  I would be placed on administrative leave with pay till the end of my contract.

No celebrities, unpaid renewals, shuttered facilities: Medical pot in Florida faces severe headwinds  —  TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis made his tough stance on medical marijuana a cornerstone of his conservative legacy in Florida.  And as he prepares to leave office …

Trump Cashes In on ‘Lake America’ Renaming With $55 Hats  —  After signing an executive order to officially rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” President Donald Trump wasted little time turning the new moniker into merchandise, with the Trump Store hawking $55 hats.

US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports  —  U.S. military officials say they have disabled advertising trackers on a range of phones and computers, according to letters released on Friday by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and statements given to Reuters …

MAHA leaders don't see a 2028 champion  —  The Make America Healthy Again movement is eyeing the 2028 field and doesn't yet see anyone who will champion its causes.  —  “I haven't seen anyone that I'm excited about,” said Kelly Ryerson, a MAHA influencer who advocates for regenerative farming and eliminating pesticides.

House Democrat says his calls were wiretapped by FBI  —  Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) said Thursday he was informed by the Department of Justice that his phone calls with a Virginia state legislator in the spring were wiretapped. … - “They have politically investigated multiple states' Attorneys General …

A Paralympian Takes His Shot Despite Republicans' Home Court Advantage … Josh Turek pushed past the Ring-a-Duck and the Tilt-a-Whirl before rolling up to the Iowa State Fair staple called Hot Shot.  —  “Big Game,” a sign said.  “Big Prizes.”  —  “You just gotta make two?” he asked.

Defense Officials Attempt to Raid NIH Funds to Cover Department of Defense Activities  —  WASHINGTON - House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) has learned that officials at the Department of Defense (DoD) are working to divert billions of dollars from the National Institutes …

Former RNC chair backs Democrat in coveted Montana district  —  Marc Racicot's endorsement of Sam Forstag gives Democrats a crossover asset in a red district the party is hoping to flip.  —  A Montana Democrat running for Congress in the red state has picked up what once would have seemed …

Democrats eye expanded Medicare coverage if they take U.S. House  —  Reversing Medicaid cuts and restoring ACA subsidies top the list, but Democrats are also talking about lowering the age of eligibility for Medicare benefits.  —  Summary  —  House Democrats don't just plan to roll …

Donald Trump is acting like he *wants* to lose the midterms  —  On this week's Strength In Numbers podcast, Elliott is reunited with David (who is back from a short break to recover from knee surgery) to discuss how Trump continues to alienate voters ahead of the midterms.

GOP candidate for Missouri House charged with conspiring to plant cocaine on opponent  —  Thomas Ross, a Republican candidate for state representative in Missouri, is facing a federal charge over allegations he instructed his former campaign manager to plant cocaine and amphetamines on a political opponent …

Red tape, not his controversial past, could sink Trump's Navy nominee  —  The biggest obstacle to Hung Cao's nomination to lead the Navy isn't his incendiary campaign rhetoric or MAGA stance on national security.  —  It's paperwork.  —  Cao — known for insisting the Pentagon recruit people who want …

'We've told them he cannot come': Republicans grapple with how to handle Trump on the trail  —  President Donald Trump wants to be heavily involved in Republicans' midterm push.  They're not all thrilled.  —  As Trump begins to unveil his midterm campaign plans, many Republicans facing tough elections …