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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

Senate GOP eyes exit plan as trail calls  —  Presented by IN TODAY'S EDITION:  — Record diesel costs expose GOP splits  — Congress in the dark on Trump AI Force  — Curtis targets White House family conflicts  —  With help from Jordain Carney  —  Senators dreaming of the smell of jet fumes might get their wish.

Susan Collins's Luck May Be Running Out  —  “I deliver for the state of Maine.”  —  These seven words, uttered by Senator Susan Collins in a recent sit-down with Politico, are the heart of her re-election pitch this election.  Every election, really.  —  The sole Republican senator still hanging …

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 …

With Time on His Side, Xi Seeks to Extend Truce With Trump  —  Facing an American president constrained by war and politics, China's leader may seek to lock in a tactical truce while he shores up a fragile economy at home.  —  When China's top leader, Xi Jinping, and President Trump meet …

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 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.

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.

Former Fox News producer Jennifer Eckhart dies by suicide at 36, six years after she accused network's former anchor Ed Henry of raping her  —  A former Fox News producer has died by suicide at her Florida home, six years after suing one of the network's former anchors and accusing him of rape.