Trump inaudible during TV blackout: What the press pool does  —  President Trump was inaudible during a press conference Monday after the TV pool suspended coverage, with White House-provided video carrying no usable audio of his remarks. … - The pool serves hundreds of journalists …

Appeals court reinstates GOP House map in Missouri for November election  —  A federal appeals court reinstated Missouri Republicans' 7-1 House map to be used in time for the November elections, delivering a boost for several GOP candidates who wanted a more favorable map for the party to be used in the midterm elections.

Ellison's Bonta Blowout … On Monday afternoon, Paramount boss David Ellison and California Attorney General Rob Bonta formally announced that they had struck a deal to resolve the major antitrust lawsuit threatening the company's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

George W. Bush and Cornyn Leave Out Paxton as They Raise Cash for Senate Candidates  —  The former president and Texas senator are headlining a fund-raiser in Dallas for top Republican Senate candidates.  Not included: Ken Paxton, the nominee in their own state.

GOP's war for eyeballs  —  Republicans are starting to trounce Democrats in political spending across the Senate map, and that advantage is now showing up in one of the metrics campaigns care about most: impressions. … - Beginning in September, campaigns and super PACs start competing …

Man Shot by ICE Agent Says His Car Was Struck Twice Before He Was Shot  —  A Venezuelan immigrant, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, was shot in Austin, Texas, on Sunday after a traffic stop.  The shooting prompted calls from local officials for a transparent investigation.

SCOOP: Looksmaxxer Clavicular Charged With Criminal Rape, Drugging  —  The manosphere celeb faces three counts stemming from an alleged encounter with a minor.  —  FAMOUSLY HANDSOME RIGHT-WING LIVESTREAMER Clavicular has been on the rise.  His business connection to an Israeli mafia associate has ended …

He spent 11 months inside DOGE.  Now he wants to set the record straight.  —  In his first major interview about his tell-all memoir, Tyler Hassen describes the culture clash surrounding DOGE's mission and the backlash that followed.  —  Summary  —  Tyler Hassen's initiation …

Trump approval falls to career low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  —  President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 32% - the lowest of his political career - as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost of living amid the unpopular Iran war, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Immigrants with final deportation orders disappear from ICE detainee locator  —  The change will make it harder for many families and attorneys to determine where an immigrant is being held after being taken into ICE custody.  —  Summary  —  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement …

U.S. Proposes $5 Billion to Kickstart Fund to Rebuild Gulf Energy Sites  —  Proposal is under discussion with several Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia and U.A.E.  —  WASHINGTON—The Trump administration has proposed investing $5 billion in a new fund that would help Middle …

Trump's new arch plan: snipers and drones  —  This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life.  Subscribe here.  —  Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch …

Mamdani hosts Trump at Gracie Mansion as unlikely rapport continues  —  The two leaders have traded insults but forged an unusually cordial personal relationship, with regular calls and texts.  —  Summary  —  NEW YORK — New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted President Donald Trump on Monday …

House Democrat Crosses Party Lines to Endorse Trump Defender  —  Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican seeking re-election in a swing district in New York, was backed by Representative Jared Golden, Democrat of Maine.  —  Representative Mike Lawler's battle to hold onto his seat …

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Falls Below 30% For First Time Ever  —  Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.  —  President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped below 30 percent for the first time across both his White House terms Monday, as the midterms draw closer.

Collins slams Trump plan to ‘politicize’ grants as defying Congress  —  Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins warned Monday that President Donald Trump would be defying Congress if he moves forward with empowering top political appointees to decide who gets grant funding for health research.

Flights delayed at major US airports after cable cut by construction workers  —  Summary  — Flights are delayed at major US airports after construction workers cut a cable needed for air traffic control, a top aviation official says  — Federal Aviation Administration official Bryan Bedford …

Belarus says no potash left after Trump claims massive deal for fertilizer  —  Belarus's authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko said Monday that there are no available volumes of fertilizer to send to the U.S. This came after President Trump announced that he was working on a “massive Deal” …

Ariz. activists build map to show federal agents at polls  —  Arizona immigration advocates are building an interactive map to alert people if federal agents are spotted near polling places this fall. … - When asked in May whether he was considering sending ICE or Guard troops to polling places …

Shooting wounds at least five outside school in western Turkey  —  At least five people including students were wounded when an attacker opened fire in front of a high school in the western Turkish province of Manisa on Tuesday, broadcaster NTV and the local governor's office said.

Bill Pulte Scrutinized Mortgages of Trump's Political Rivals—and Todd Blanche  —  The episode, which the housing chief denied, happened as Pulte and Blanche clashed over an investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff  —  WASHINGTON—When housing chief Bill Pulte examined the mortgages …