In reversal from 2016, McConnell says he would fill a potential Supreme Court vacancy in 2020  —  (CNN)Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday if a Supreme Court vacancy occurs during next year's presidential election, he would work to confirm a nominee appointed by President Donald Trump.

No ‘treason.’ No coup.  Just lies — and dumb lies at that.  —  James Comey is a former director of the FBI and a former deputy attorney general.  —  It is tempting for normal people to ignore our president when he starts ranting about treason and corruption at the FBI.  I understand the temptation.

Of Course Trump Hates Maggie Haberman.  Why Does the Left?  —  Last weekend, New York Times White House reporter Maggie Haberman wrote about the dilemma faced by former communications director Hope Hicks.  Facing a subpoena to testify to the House, she wrote, Hicks must choose between ignoring …

Democrats up requirements for 2nd round of primary debates  —  ATLANTA (AP) — The Democratic National Committee is upping the ante for its second round of presidential primary debates, doubling the polling and grassroots fundraising requirements from its initial summer debates.

Pentagon briefing drought nears 1-year mark amid Iran tension  —  The mood in the Pentagon briefing room was tense Friday when officials went on the record for the first time to blame Iran for recent flare-ups in the Middle East.  —  Two high-ranking Pentagon officials told reporters …

Justin Amash, Under Attack for Impeachment Talk, Finds Mixed Support at Home  —  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — At the edge of the crowd, Diane Luke, wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat, stood up and informed Representative Justin Amash, Republican of Michigan, that she did not have the words to express her disappointment in him.

Clarence Thomas Pens Screed Comparing Women Who Obtain Abortions to Eugenicists  —  The Supreme Court upheld one abortion restriction and punted on another in a mixed decision Tuesday morning that once again revealed deep divisions over the future of Roe v. Wade.

Last-Minute Dress Code Left NYT Reporter Wearing Her Wedding Dress to Cover Trump's Dinner at Japan's Imperial Palace  —  “Here I am, pooling a presidential event in my wedding dress,” reporter Annie Karni tweeted Monday  —  There is a saying among veteran White House correspondents that theirs is …

Democrats aim not-so-friendly fire at Trump over military deferments  —  President Trump, who has touted himself as an unmatched ally of military veterans, is facing pointed new attacks from Democratic presidential candidates who question his medical deferment from service in Vietnam — and, in turn, his patriotism and integrity.

2020 preview?  Feud between Trump and Biden flares up  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats won't pick their nominee for another year, but President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are acting like the 2020 presidential contest is already a two-man race.

Man illegally gained entry to President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, documents show  —  PALM BEACH, Fla. — A man has pleaded guilty to illegally gaining access to President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on Palm Beach while the commander-in-chief was staying there.

Biden dominates Dem rivals in new early primary polls  —  Joe Biden is dominating the entire field of Democratic opponents in two key early states, according to new polls that show his lead is even bigger in targeted head-to-head matchups against other high-ranking candidates.

What do you do with a problem like Al Franken?  —  Storm clouds blotted out the afternoon sun, turning the day into night.  On Capitol Hill, in downtown restaurants and Metro cars, phones blared an emergency alert in unison: Seek shelter.  Avoid windows.  Office workers crowded …

Trump's 2020 plan to target black, Hispanic and suburban female voters  —  Trump campaign officials have been discussing a digital campaign to boost President Trump's 2020 support among three key demographic groups: African Americans, Hispanics and suburban women, two sources familiar with the plan tell Axios.

Navy reviewing wearing of Trump patches aboard ship  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy says it is reviewing whether service members violated Defense Department policy or regulations by wearing a uniform patch with the words “Make Aircrews Great Again” during President Donald Trump's visit to their ship in Japan.

Boris Johnson to face court over alleged EU referendum misconduct  —  The PM contender will face allegations he lied before the EU referendum over how much money the UK sent to the EU each week.  —  Created with Sketch.  —  Boris Johnson is to be summonsed to court over claims he lied …

Rich farmers, not mom-and-pop farms, will collect most of Trump's tariff bailout  —  The lone valiant farmer struggling to eke an existence from his hardscrabble farm — that's the image President Trump wants you to think about when contemplating the $28 billion in bailouts he's spending to cover farm losses from his trade war.

Mayor de Blasio's Nonprofit Got Developer's Check After $12m Deal — and a Call  —  A few weeks after City Hall transferred city-owned land in the Bronx to a developer and approved $12 million in financing for an affordable apartment complex, Mayor Bill de Blasio picked up the phone.

Trump promises return to steam-powered catapult system on aircraft carriers  —  Speaking aboard a U.S. Navy ship in Japan on Monday, President Donald Trump polled the sailors in the audience, “Steam or electric?”  —  “Steam!” a majority of the crowd yelled back — the correct answer to the question, according to the president.

Seth Moulton discloses PTSD, unveils military mental health proposal  —  Rep. Seth Moulton, a Marine veteran who is running for president, will introduce a plan Tuesday evening to expand military mental health services and will disclose that he sought treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder …