Immigrants, kittens and a clear debate winner
Hello, and happy Thursday. There are 53 days until the election and like former President Trump, I have concepts of a plan for this newsletter.…
The U.S. presidency is the most powerful job in the world. Too powerful
Like a compulsive gambler, the United States keeps raising the stakes on decisions made by inherently fallible humans. When, inevitably, those humans make bad choices…
N.C. high court orders removal of RFK Jr.’s name from state’s November ballot
The North Carolina Supreme Court on Monday sided with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ordering his name to be removed from the state's November general election…
Play debate night bingo and check out our live chat
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 55 days until the election and debate night is here. And so is our bingo card, with all of…
Voters know about Trump. They’re still learning about Harris
WASHINGTON — “Who’s going to win?”Anyone who writes about politics hears that question constantly. Let’s get it out of the way first: I don’t know; neither…
Nebraska at standstill over restoring voting rights of felons
Voters cast their ballots in the New Hampshire Primary at a voting site at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, N.H., on Jan. 23. File Photo by…
Judge delays Donald Trump sentencing date until after November election
1 of 4 | Former President Donald Trump will not be sentenced for his conviction on election-related fraud over hush money payments until after the…
Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 trial could be years away at best
Much remained uncertain after Thursday’s hearing on how to proceed with the federal Jan. 6 case against Donald Trump following the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling.…
Prosecutors, Trump lawyers clash over next steps in election interference case
WASHINGTON — Prosecutors and defense lawyers clashed in court Thursday over the next steps in the federal election interference prosecution of Donald Trump in the first…
‘Never Trump’ didn’t work for Biden. Will ‘Never Kamala’ work for Trump?
Hello, and happy Thursday, but not really. There are 60 days until the election and today we’re starting with something serious — Wednesday’s school shooting…
Starlink officials block X as ordered by Brazilian Supreme Court
Elon Musk and Starlink officials agreed Tuesday to block the Musk-owned X social media platform on the Musk-owned Starlink internet service in Brazil while continuing…
Does Trump know how babies are made?
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 62 days until the election, and I’m starting to wonder if Donald Trump knows how babies are made. The…
Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds nationwide ban of Elon Musk’s X
Elon Musk attends the 10th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The…
Maryland Supreme Court reinstates Adnan Syed murder conviction
Maryland's Supreme Court Friday upheld a state appellate decision and reinstated Adnan Syed's murder conviction. Syed's case was featured in the 'Serial' podcast. The state…
Brazilian supreme court justice orders suspension of X across country
X faces a ban in Brazil after failing to name a legal representative in the country. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug.…
Harris campaign to launch 50-stop reproductive rights bus tour
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to supporters at a campaign event in Savannah, Georgia on Thursday. She announced a bus reproductive rights bus tour…
Democrats sue Georgia board over election certification rules
Democrats are suing the Georgia State Election Board over new rules that allow county officials to delay certifying the election results to perform a reasonable…
Google rolled over California lawmakers. What does it mean for news?
Hello, and happy Thursday. There are 67 days until the election, but today we’re sticking to Sacramento, which I am now dubbing Googleville since that…
House committee subpoenas company with ties to daughter of judge in Trump hush-money trial
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has subpoenaed the head of Authentic Campaigns, which employs the daughter of New York State Court Judge Juan Merchan…
House Judiciary Committee subpoenas company with ties to daughter of judge in Trump hush money trial
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has subpoenaed the head of Authentic Campaigns, which employs the daughter of New York State Court Judge Juan Merchan…