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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

Vance jokes about rubbing elbows with former president at Ground Zero: ‘Intense intellectual conversations’  —  The vice president will join former Presidents Obama, Bush and Clinton at the World Trade Center memorial  —  Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he is “looking forward” …

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.

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.

Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming  —  The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to reject an order by a federal judge that halts it from implementing a new rule regulating mail ballots, hours after being unable …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

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  —  From data centers to the White House ballroom, the president is pushing for things that nobody wants — and Republicans are taking notice  —  On this week's Strength In Numbers podcast, Elliott is reunited with David …

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 …

Rusty state of USS Abraham Lincoln after marathon deployment shocks observers  —  As the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln pulled into port in Thailand on Wednesday, observers were shocked by its appearance.  The almost 1,100-foot-long warship was covered in rust from bow to stern.