Former senior national security officials to issue declaration on national emergency  —  A bipartisan group of 58 former senior national security officials will issue a statement Monday saying that “there is no factual basis” for President Trump's proclamation of a national emergency to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Where in the world does Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez live? … She may be America's most famous freshman congresswoman, but in New York, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a virtual ghost.  —  She has no district office and no local phone number, unlike the state's three other freshman members.

How Trump's hawkish approach to Venezuela was spurred by a chance Oval Office encounter  —  Many observers see Trump's hawkish approach to Venezuela as a foreign policy aberration.  In reality, though, it's pure Trump.  Over a week of interviews, people with intimate knowledge …

Virginia's Fairfax compares himself to lynching victims  —  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Embattled Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax compared himself to Jim Crow-era lynching victims in a surprise speech Sunday, as he resists widespread calls to resign prompted by allegations of sexual assault.

Mayor de Blasio trash talks Clinton, praises Trump in Iowa … Mayor de Blasio took his presidential ambitions to Iowa on Saturday night, where he's deploying a head-scratcher campaign strategy: trash talking Hillary Clinton and praising President Trump — and all the while still not declaring his candidacy.

Concerns rise over Neomi Rao, Trump's D.C. Circuit nominee  —  A new obstacle has emerged in the path to Neomi Rao replacing Brett Kavanaugh on the powerful D.C. Circuit Court.  —  The state of play: A source close to the White House confirmation process told me that Republican Sen. Josh Hawley has …

Drafting Only Men for the Military Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules  —  A military draft that applies only to men is unconstitutional, a federal judge in Houston has ruled, saying that excluding women is no longer justified because they can now serve in combat roles just as men do.

Robert Kraft, Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump and a day of reckoning for America's billionaires  —  He could have gone anywhere, but Robert Kraft — one of the 100 richest men in America, owner of the Super Bowl champion (sigh) New England Patriots — went to the Orchids of Asia Day Spa …

Former Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran announces primary challenge to Rep. Diana DeGette  —  Duran: “It is time for something new & different.”  —  Denver7  —  Former Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran will challenge longtime Congresswoman Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary …

Senate Dems demand ‘serious diplomatic plan’ ahead of Trump-Kim summit  —  Senior Senate Democrats on Sunday demanded that President Donald Trump's second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “demonstrate tangible, verifiable progress on denuclearization and reducing tensions” …

Sanders Asks Campaign Surrogates To ‘Engage Respectfully’ With Democratic Rivals  —  The Vermont senator faced criticism for the rhetoric some supporters used during his 2016 White House run.  —  Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called on surrogates representing his 2020 presidential campaign in the media to …

Workism Is Making Americans Miserable  —  In his 1930 essay “Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren,” the economist John Maynard Keynes predicted a 15-hour workweek in the 21st century, creating the equivalent of a five-day weekend.  “For the first time since his creation man will be faced …

Putin's One Weapon: The ‘Intelligence State’  —  Russia's leader has restored the role its intelligence agencies had in the Soviet era — keep citizens in check and destabilize foreign adversaries.  —  Mr. Sipher, a former chief of station for the C.I.A., worked for more than 27 years in Russia and other parts of Europe and Asia.

Roger Stone's Proud Boys “Volunteers” Have Been Defending Him Online After The Judge Entered A Gag Order  —  WASHINGTON - Questioned in court last week about his recent Instagram post featuring a photo of the judge presiding over his case with what resembled a crosshairs symbol …

Schiff: ‘We will bring Bob Mueller in to testify’ if report not made public  —  House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff on Sunday threatened to call Robert Mueller to Capitol Hill and subpoena his investigative findings if Attorney General William Barr does not make public the special counsel's highly anticipated report.

Deplorable McCabe Enabled by Dormant Pelley Brings ‘60 Minutes’ and America to New Low  —  Despite not liking when people lurch into hyperbole, I will make this broad statement: Andrew McCabe's arrogant performance on “60 Minutes” last Sunday enabled by a dormant interviewer, Scott Pelley …

Venezuelan opposition looks to foreign allies for further steps to unseat Maduro  —  SAN CRISTOBAL, Venezuela — Venezuela's opposition on Sunday looked toward foreign allies led by the United States to take further steps to unseat President Nicolás Maduro, a day after a plan to coax …