Pelosi Warns Democrats: Stay in the Center or Trump May Contest Election Results  —  WASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy Pelosi does not believe President Trump can be removed through impeachment — the only way to do it, she said this week, is to defeat him in 2020 by a margin so “big” …

Rachel Held Evans, progressive Christian author who challenged evangelicals, dies at 37  —  Rachel Held Evans, a best-selling Christian author who was unafraid to wade into fierce theological battles over issues such as the role of women, science, LGBT issues and politics on her blog and social media …

In News Industry, a Stark Divide Between Haves and Have-Nots … After suffering a historic meltdown a decade ago in the financial crisis, American newspapers began racing to transform into digital businesses, hoping that strategy would save them from the accelerating decline of print.

After 22 years in office, Sen. Mike Enzi says he will retire in 2020  —  Sen. Mike Enzi speaks at a press conference Saturday in Gillette.  He announced he will retire from politics next year.  —  Sen. Mike Enzi speaks at a press conference Saturday in Gillette.  He announced he will retire from politics next year.

‘Need more soldiers’: Venezuela's Guaidó says opposition overestimated military support before failed uprising  —  CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó acknowledged Saturday errors made in attempting to stir a military uprising, and did not discard …

Biden Thinks Trump Is the Problem, Not All Republicans.  Other Democrats Disagree.  —  DUBUQUE, Iowa — As Joseph R. Biden Jr. made his way across Iowa on his first trip as a 2020 presidential candidate, the former vice president repeatedly returned to one term — aberration — when he referred to the Trump presidency.

California Senate approves bill requiring presidential candidates to submit tax returns  —  (CNN)California's Senate approved a bill this week requiring presidential candidates to submit five years' worth of tax returns in order to appear on the ballot, joining 18 other states in a jab …

Meet the pets: The dogs of the presidential contenders.  And Beto's turtle.  —  The fur is going to be flying — more than half the Democrats in the crowded presidential field have a four-legged friend.  —  The 2020 Democratic presidential contenders are going to the dogs — and a turtle.

The New York Times Goes to Hilarious Lengths to Not Use the Word “Spy”  —  This is what it looks like to turn pushing a narrative into an extreme sport.  —  In the past few days, we received the big revelation (which all of us able to think critically already knew for years) that the FBI did indeed spy on the Trump campaign.

Trump wants ‘toughness’ to deter migration, but physical measures keep failing  —  Frustrated that his administration's border control measures are not working, President Trump has been musing lately about the kinds of tactics he thinks would really get results.

Mentally ill woman gave birth alone in isolated jail cell, Broward public defender says  —  A jailed and pregnant mentally ill woman was forced to deliver her child alone in an “isolation cell” last month as corrections officers ignored her cries for help, Broward County's public defender charged on Friday.

Longtime Trump aide alleges White House destroyed 5 boxes of documents — that should have been turned over to Mueller  —  President Donald Trump's White House likely destroyed five boxes of emails, a top former advisor explained on MSNBC.  —  Omarosa Manigault Newman worked for the White House …

Want The Voter File?  Campaigns Will Have To Pay, Record Videos, And Fundraise For The DNC To Get It  —  Presidential campaigns seeking to gain access to the Democratic Party 50-state voter file, a crucial database that costs $175,000 to purchase, must also agree to a strict set …

‘Investigate the investigators’ is new Trump rallying cry to counter Mueller report  —  For President Trump's reelection effort, “Investigate the investigators!” is becoming the new “Lock her up!”  —  Trump and his allies, seeking to amplify claims that the FBI spied on his 2016 campaign …

INSIGHT: ‘Mueller Doctrine’ Prevented Finding That Trump Committed Crimes  —  Special Counsel Robert Mueller concluded that he was constitutionally prohibited from finding that President Trump committed a crime, regardless of evidence.  Paul Weiss partner Lorin L. Reisner says based on that determination …

Men Have No Friends and Women Bear the Burden  —  Toxic masculinity—and the persistent idea that feelings are a “female thing”—has left a generation of straight men stranded on emotionally-stunted island, unable to forge intimate relationships with other men.  It's women who are paying the price.

Mark Halperin is seeking a comeback.  His accusers have a problem with that.  —  Just 18 months after his career as a political pundit and TV commentator imploded amid sexual harassment and assault allegations, Mark Halperin is trying to mount a comeback.  He's getting help …

Joe Biden's strong debut puts pressure on other candidates vying to challenge Trump  —  In his first days as an official candidate, former vice president Joe Biden has opened a significant lead in national polls, posted the top one-day fundraising total and showcased his ability to rattle President Trump.

Trump's New Favorite Network Embraces Russian Propaganda  —  One America News Network has no qualms with playing the mouthpiece for Kremlin-hatched conspiracy theories.  It's no wonder the network got the president's seal of approval.  —  When it comes to putting disinformation in front …

Bolsonaro to Skip New York Gala Amid Swelling Controversy  —  RIO DE JANEIRO — President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil decided on Friday to cancel a trip to New York this month following weeks of controversy over the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce's decision to honor the far-right leader at its gala this year.