Sources: Russians discussed potentially ‘derogatory’ information about Trump and associates during campaign  —  Sources: Russians talked potentially ‘derogatory’ info  —  (CNN)Russian government officials discussed having potentially “derogatory” information about then-presidential candidate Donald …

Texas Republican Called ICE on SB 4 Protesters, Threatened to Shoot Colleague  —  A Texas Republican threatened to “put a bullet in one of his colleague's heads” during a scuffle on the House floor over the state's new anti-'sanctuary cities' law on Monday, the final day of the regular legislative session.

Scoop: Trump's comms director leaving White House  —  Mike Dubke, President Trump's communications director, is leaving the White House — the start of a wave of changes as the West Wing struggles to cope with burgeoning scandals and a stalled agenda.  — Dubke served for just three months before tendering his resignation May 18.

Snubs and slights are part of the job in Trump's White House  —  White House press secretary Sean Spicer was giddy at the thought of meeting Pope Francis during President Trump's first trip abroad, telling acquaintances that for him, a devout Catholic, the moment would fulfill a bucket-list dream.

Trump administration plans to minimize civil rights efforts in agencies  —  The Trump administration is planning to disband the Labor Department division that has policed discrimination among federal contractors for four decades, according to the White House's newly proposed budget …

How President Trump consumes — or does not consume — top-secret intelligence  —  President Trump consumes classified intelligence like he does most everything else in life: ravenously and impatiently, eager to ingest glinting nuggets but often indifferent to subtleties.

Portland Republican says party should use militia groups after racial attack  —  County GOP chair James Buchal says security forces may be appropriate as tensions rise after two people died in a racial attack on public transport  —  As tensions continue in Portland following the racially charged murder …

Portland MAX hero's last words: ‘Tell everyone on this train I love them’  —  Gallery: Vigil for Portland MAX attack victims  —  Even with headphones on, Rachel Macy said, she heard a man shouting and spewing foul language as soon as he boarded the eastbound MAX Green Line train Friday night at Lloyd Center.

EXCLUSIVE: Trump Set To Roll Back Obama's Cuba Policies  —  President Donald Trump is set to announce a rollback of former President Barack Obama's policies toward Cuba, The Daily Caller has learned.  —  Two sources told TheDC that the development is due to the behind-the-scenes efforts …

While other controversies rage, work on border wall moves forward  —  New revelations come almost by the minute in the Trump-Russia affair.  The White House moves into full-defense mode.  The Trump agenda stalls on Capitol Hill.  —  A reasonable observer might conclude that is all that is happening in the Trump administration.

Rep. Devin Nunes says Democrats are using Russia investigation to justify Clinton's loss  —  House Select Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes speaks at the Tulare County Lincoln Dinner.  —  Embattled House Select Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes told hundreds of local Republicans …

Speaker of the House of Trump  —  A few weeks after the 2016 election, Newt Gingrich appeared at the Heritage Foundation to deliver what had been billed as a speech on the “Principles of Trumpism.”  Tellingly, he spent most of his time instead talking about the brilliance of Trump the Man …

Pence to make campaign push amid GOP concerns over Trump  —  Increased political activity also stokes speculation that the vice president is positioning himself for post-Trump era.  —  Vice President Mike Pence is embarking on a cross-country summer campaign tour amid rising fears that the GOP …

‘Narrowcast’ Trump?  Republicans Seek Formula to Keep House Majority  —  ROSWELL, Ga. — In the northern suburbs of Atlanta, where what is likely to be the most expensive House campaign in history is being waged, a band of conservative advocacy groups is grappling with a question …

Trump, Huddling With Aides, Looks to Get Past ‘Side Issues’  —  President Trump met privately with top advisers as he considered changes aimed at resetting the direction of an administration beset by expanding probes into his associates' ties to Russia.

Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI in Jupiter, Florida, ‘Arrogant’ During Arrest, Blames Prescription Meds (MUG SHOT)  —  5:00 PM PT — Tiger just released a statement ... “I understand the severity of what I did and I take full responsibility for my actions.  I want the public to know that alcohol was not involved.