Stormy Daniels accuses Trump attorney of defamation … Stormy Daniels ramped up her legal battle against President Trump on Monday, alleging in court that his personal attorney Michael Cohen defamed her by insinuating that she lied about an affair with Trump more than a decade ago.

Why I changed my mind about John Bolton  —  In order to accommodate President Trump, the Republican Party has betrayed its principles on issues including Russia, immigration, free trade and fiscal austerity.  Yet to listen to the president's fans, the real hypocrites are Trump's conservative critics.

Statement by the Acting Director of FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection Regarding Reported Concerns about Facebook Privacy Practices  —  Tom Pahl, Acting Director of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection, issued the following statement regarding reported concerns about Facebook's privacy practices:

The Stupidity of the ‘March For Our Lives’  —  It was more irritating than anything else.  —  The virtue signaling over one's disagreement with “A March For Our Lives” reached fever pitch with the culmination of Saturday's event.  —  Yet a trend across social media seemed to be playing out.

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Visiting China, Sources Say  —  Kim Jong Un has made a surprise visit to Beijing on his first known trip outside North Korea since taking power in 2011, three people with knowledge of the visit said.  —  Further details of the visit, including how long Kim …

Sources: Zinke tells employees diversity isn't important  —  Washington (CNN)Several employees at the Interior Department have told CNN that Secretary Ryan Zinke repeatedly says that he won't focus on diversity, an apparent talking point that has upset many people within the agency.

Trump administration expels 60 Russian officers, shuts Seattle consulate in response to attack on former spy in Britain … The Trump administration on Monday ordered the expulsion of 60 Russian intelligence and diplomatic officers in New York and Washington and the closure of the Russian consulate …

Remington Files For Bankruptcy  —  Remington Outdoor Company, which is one of the oldest gun manufacturers in the United States, has filed for bankruptcy protection.  —  The move was reportedly to occur last month but the filing was delayed after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School …

Motion reveals Pulse gunman's father was FBI informant  —  Omar Mateen shot, killed 49 inside Orlando nightclub in June 2016  —  ORLANDO, Fla. - Attorneys for Noor Salman are calling for a mistrial after they say new details from prosecutors reveal that Pulse gunman Omar Mateen's father …

CNN Poll: 42% approve of Trump, highest in 11 months  —  WASHINGTON (CNN)President Donald Trump's approval rating has rebounded to its highest level since the 100-day mark of his presidency, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, even as his approval ratings for handling major issues remain largely negative.

France Calls Arson That Killed Jewish Woman, 85, a Hate Crime  —  PARIS — An 85-year-old woman who as a child narrowly escaped France's most notorious wartime roundup of Jews has been murdered in Paris, and the authorities are calling it a hate crime.  —  The body of the woman, Mireille Knoll …

Mueller probe witness secretly backed UAE agenda in Congress  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — A top fundraiser for President Donald Trump received millions of dollars from a political adviser to the United Arab Emirates last April, just weeks before he began handing out a series of large political donations …

There's Something Funny About Tiffany Haddish  —  It took the world a ridiculously long time to realize the obvious: The breakout star of Girls Trip is fucking hilarious.  So GQ's Caity Weaver went whale watching with her.  —  Some people are better at being themselves than others are.

Paul Bremer, Ski Instructor: Learning To Shred With The Bush Administration's Iraq War Fall Guy  —  Lots of people want to be ski instructors at the Okemo Mountain Resort.  Nobody gets rich doing it, but there are perks, including a free season pass and half-price meals at the Sitting Bull Bar & Lounge.

Report: Democrats would need huge wave to win US House  —  A report released Monday suggests Democrats might have to temper their enthusiasm about climbing back to power during this year's midterm elections.  —  To win a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats would need …

Exclusive: Cambridge Analytica accused of violating US election laws in new legal action  —  Amid mounting accusations that data firm Cambridge Analytica misused the Facebook data of up to 50 million user profiles, the U.K.-based firm and its top executives are now also under fire for alleged violations of U.S. election laws.