House Democrats sue Trump administration over president's tax returns  —  House Democrats filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration seeking access to President Trump's tax returns.  —  Rep. Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee …

Tanks arrive in D.C. for Trump's Fourth of July celebration  —  NBC News spotted the tanks in the southeast section of the city on Tuesday, just days before the event.  —  WASHINGTON — Tanks for President Donald Trump's “Salute to America” Fourth of July celebration were seen arriving …

So the President F*cking Hates My Girlfriend  —  Hi!!  Sue here.  This is my World Cup Semifinals preview.  The title was supposed to be “So the President F*cking Hates My Girlfriend (and 10 Other Things I Want You to Know Before the World Cup Semifinals)” but we ran out of space.  My bad.

Pence cancels New Hampshire event to return to White House  —  Washington (CNN)Vice President Mike Pence canceled a previously scheduled event in New Hampshire on Tuesday to return to the White House, White House officials told CNN, though the reason for scrapping the event was not immediately clear.

The Fox News general who ‘spooked’ Trump out of attacking Iran  —  As President Donald Trump wrestled on the evening of June 20 with how to respond to Iran's downing of a U.S. drone, Jack Keane was making his second appearance of the day on the Fox News Channel.

Nike Nixes ‘Betsy Ross Flag’ Sneaker After Colin Kaepernick Intervenes  —  Sneaker maker pulls Independence Day-themed shoe after NFL star raised concerns about its symbolism  —  Nike Inc. is yanking a U.S.A.-themed sneaker featuring an early American flag after former NFL star-turned …

Poll: Kamala Harris surges in Iowa as Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders suffer after debate  —  In night two of the Democratic debate, candidates bore down into issues, and each other.  Kamala Harris went after Joe Biden for his past on busing.  —  CONNECT  —  The first Democratic debate …

Trump and R.N.C. Raised $105 Million in 2nd Quarter, Outdoing Obama  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump's re-election campaign and the Republican National Committee on Tuesday said they had raised $105 million in the second quarter of this year, dwarfing what President Barack Obama raised …

Democrats are learning the wrong lesson from Donald Trump  —  He ran as a moderate — and it worked.  —  Many progressives have what they believe to be a knock-down answer to nervous Nellies who fret that talking about desegregation busing, decriminalizing illegal entry into the United States …

Hickenlooper campaign in shambles  —  Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper's senior team urged him last month to withdraw from the presidential race gracefully and run for Colorado's Senate seat or pursue other opportunities, a source familiar with the situation told POLITICO.

Why Ivanka Trump didn't belong anywhere near the DMZ or the G-20 summit  —  Who benefits most from her government role — the American people or her family?  —  Since President Trump took office, the White House has been pushing the boundaries of what the American public will tolerate …

American Pride Hits New Low; Few Proud of Political System  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Americans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, their pride in the U.S. has hit its lowest point since Gallup's first measurement in 2001.  While 70% of U.S. adults overall say they are proud to be Americans …

Proud Boys and Allies to Rally in D.C. to Capitalize on ‘Trumpstravaganza’  —  ‘We are expecting a lot of Trump supporters, and especially battle-ready Trump supporters,’ All Out D.C. organizer Jesse Sparks said.  —  Washington, D.C.'s Fourth of July week will go from a sweaty fete of fireworks …

Yes, The Water Bar Is Real, And It Might Just Be The Beginning Of The Luxury Water Wave In D.C. |  DCist  —  Sobriety\u00a0is on-trend.  Today\u2019s tipplers are ditching booze for tea, kombucha, extravagant juices, and mocktails.  But for those who want to slake with the original refreshment, there\u2019s\u00a0Water Bar DC.

Netflix Has a Talk Show Problem  —  Netflix upended the entertainment business by successfully moving into nearly every genre — scripted dramas, comedies, stand-up specials, documentaries, reality shows and feature films.  But one type of programming has proved tricky for the streaming giant: the talk show.