Washington Post: “One afternoon in April, Bill Clinton looked up at a television in his midtown Manhattan office and saw the grainy security-camera photo of his wife and her aide, Huma Abedin, at a Chipotle in Ohio, appearing incognito in dark sunglasses. He turned to aides and wondered, ‘What are she and Huma doing? Are they robbing that place?'”
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Trump Played Golf on Wednesday
Although Donald Trump complains that his criminal trial keeps him off the campaign trail, he spent Wednesday — the day when court isn’t scheduled — playing golf and not campaigning,…
Net Neutrality Restored
“The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to restore ‘net neutrality’ rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and Verizon from favoring some sites and apps over others,”…
Bill Could Lead to Prosecution of Librarians in Alabama
“Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation that could lead to the prosecution of librarians under the state’s obscenity law for providing minors with ‘harmful’ materials,” The Hill reports. Save to Favorites
Yet Another Day All About Trump
Dan Balz: “Throughout his life, whether as a flamboyant developer, a reality TV star or a politician who became president, Trump has always found ways to keep the bright lights…
Americans Split on How Trump Is Being Treated
A new CNN poll finds most of the country was divided over whether Donald Trump is being treated more harshly (34%) or more leniently (34%) than other criminal defendants. Save…
Judge Blocks Confusing Montana Voter Registration Law
“A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Montana law that appeared to require people to cancel any previous voter registrations before signing up to vote in the state, or risk…
U.S. Army Begins Building Pier Off Gaza
“Army engineers on Thursday began construction of a floating pier and causeway for humanitarian aid off the coast of Gaza, which, when completed, could help relief workers deliver as many…
Haitian Prime Minister Resigns
“Haiti’s new transitional presidential council was sworn in Thursday, opening the way for the creation of a caretaker government that aims to restore order in a Caribbean nation besieged by…
U.S. to Announce $6 Billion in Weapons for Ukraine
“The U.S. is putting the finishing touches on one of its largest Ukraine military aid packages to date, preparing to ink contracts for as much as $6 billion worth of…
USC Cancels Commencement Ceremony
“The University of Southern California canceled its main stage graduation ceremony Thursday as college officials across the U.S. worried that ongoing campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war could disrupt May…
Justice Department Won’t Give Republicans Biden Audio
“The Department of Justice doubled down on its decision to not release the audio files of President Joe Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur to House Republicans, stating that…
Quote of the Day
“Even though we haven’t spoken, I still consider him a friend.” — Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, quoted by the New York Times, as he testified against Donald Trump…
McConnell Blamed Trump for No Action on Border Security
“The White House is seizing on remarks by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell that former President Donald Trump was resistant to accepting any bipartisan compromise to toughen border security laws,”…
Bob Casey and David McCormick Agree to Three Debates
“Sen Bob Casey’s campaign announced on Thursday he intends to participate in three debates with GOP opponent David McCormick this fall, one in Philadelphia, one in Pittsburgh, and one in…
David Pecker and Others Around Trump Feared His Wrath
“A recurring theme in the testimony of David Pecker, the former publisher of The National Enquirer, has been how people around Donald Trump lived in fear of his wrath,” the…
The Dream of Fed Rate Cuts Is Slipping Away
Wall Street Journal: “Thursday’s report on economic activity delivered the latest in a series of rude awakenings to investors and Federal Reserve policymakers who have held their breath in anticipation…
Fractured U.S. Response to Bird Flu Has Echoes of Covid
“Federal agencies with competing interests are slowing the country’s ability to track and control an outbreak of highly virulent bird flu that for the first time is infecting cows in…
Trump Snatches Final Shred of William Barr’s Dignity
Jonathan Chait: “Having apparently learned that former attorney general William Barr has endorsed his candidacy, after having previously described him as childlike and unfit for office, Donald Trump accepted Barr’s…
Trump Loses Bid for New Trial In E. Jean Carroll Case
Donald Trump lost his bid for a new trial or a judgment overturning the more than $80 million verdict for E. Jean Carroll in the second defamation trial. Save to…
Trump Looks Likely to Get the Delay He Wants
Rick Hasen: “After a couple of hours of oral argument, it appears that the Supreme Court is unlikely to embrace either Donald Trump’s extreme position—that would seem to give immunity…