Joe Biden says he hopes to decide on a running mate by August 1, about two weeks before the Democratic nominating convention in Milwaukee, The Hill reports.
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Federal Agency Poised to Ban ‘Noncompete’ Agreements
“The Federal Trade Commission is expected on Tuesday to approve a rule that would ban agreements commonly signed by workers not to join their employers’ competitors, which it says limit…
McConnell Poised for Win on Ukraine Aid
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) — who has been pressing for aid to Ukraine for months — will emerge as a winner once the foreign aid bill passes the Senate, though…
The Accidental Speaker
The Atlantic profiles Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). “Johnson would quickly learn that not even his own hard-line brand of conservatism—a record in lockstep with the Republican base on issues from…
Anti-Trump Legal Pundits Hold Briefings for News Media
Politico: “The meetings are off the record — a chance for the group’s members, many of whom are formally or loosely affiliated with different media outlets, to grapple with a…
Greene Says Democrats Want Trump Murdered in Prison
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) told conspiracy theorist Alex Jones that Donald Trump’s opponents don’t just want to see him jailed for his alleged crimes, they actually want him “murdered…
House Conservatives Galvanize Against Tony Gonzales
“Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) is making more enemies ahead of his primary runoff next month against conservative social media influencer Brandon Herrera,” Punchbowl News reports. “Hardline House GOP conservatives tell…
Senate to Hold Test Vote on Foreign Aid Package
“The Senate is poised to vote Tuesday to advance the $95 billion aid package to provide critical aid to Ukraine and a provision that could lead to a nationwide ban…
German Far-Right Leader Denies He Knew of Nazi Slogan
“One of the most prominent regional leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, on trial for using a Nazi slogan, said in court on Tuesday he did nothing wrong…
Few Have Heard About Biden’s Climate Policies
CBS News Poll: “Just 10% of Americans who say climate change is a very important issue have heard or read a lot about what the Biden administration has done so…
TikTok Bill Could Be Vulnerable to Challenge
“The TikTok bill that passed the House over the weekend isn’t just a high-profile shot at an ultra-popular app — it’s a historically unusual move that in itself could create…
Ukraine Aid Package Gives Biden Boost on World Stage
“Finally, President Biden had good news to share with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. When Mr. Biden picked up the telephone at his home in Wilmington, Del., to call Mr….
Trump’s Co-Defendant Was Told He’d Be Pardoned
“Donald Trump’s valet Walt Nauta was told that if he was charged with lying to the FBI, the former president would pardon him when he won a second term in…
Trump Defends Mike Johnson
“Donald Trump defended embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson, declined to criticize House Republicans over their vote on Ukraine funding and railed against prosecutors trying him in a wide-ranging post-court interview…
Classified Documents Probe Was Called ‘Plasmic Echo’
“Plasmic Echo – a name that could conceivably work for 1970s rock band or could describe the supernatural goo left behind by the ghosts chased in the movie ‘Ghostbusters’ –…
Xavier Becerra Plots His Political Future
“Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra’s plans to leave the Biden administration and run for California governor are more advanced than previously known — with hiring discussions and spending…
How Republicans Castrated Themselves
“Never before has the party in control of the House of Representatives knowingly and willingly castrated its own power so thoroughly as today’s Republicans,” Axios reports. “Republicans blew years of…
America’s Campuses Reach Boiling Point
“All eyes are on America’s college campuses as simmering tensions over the Israel-Hamas war boil over into outright confrontation,” Axios reports. “The growing intensity of pro-Palestinian protests has been met…
Secret Service Would Go to Prison with Trump
“The U.S. Secret Service is in the business of protecting the president, whether he’s inside the Oval Office or visiting a foreign war zone,” the New York Times reports. “But…
Trump Is Owed an Extra $1 Billion Stake in Truth Social
“Donald Trump’s already sizable stake in his social media company is set to jump by more than $1 billion, as he’s rewarded with additional shares in the parent of Truth…
Trump Will Fight Gag Order in Hush Money Trial
“Manhattan prosecutors are poised to push their case against Donald Trump into a critical new phase on Tuesday, as they prepare to question a key witness and urge the judge…