A Conversation With Rudy Giuliani Over Bloody Marys at the Mark Hotel  —  As the black SUV came to a stop on 33rd Street in Manhattan, its lights flashing, a pale hand stretched through the open window of the passenger door and gave a little wave.  It was attached to Rudy Giuliani, who smiled from behind his tortoiseshell sunglasses.

With an odd lie about the FBI, the GOP's McCarthy stoops lower  —  It's been a couple of weeks since Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz issued his report on the origins of the investigation into the Russia scandal, and the IG's findings continue to haunt Republican conspiracy theorists.

G.O.P. Lawmaker Had Visions of a Christian Alternative Government  —  A Washington State legislator was accused of participating in the occupation of a federal wildlife refuge.  Behind the scenes, he and right-wing activists were preparing for civil strife.

Why New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew Ditched the Democrats and Sided With Trump  —  Jeff Van Drew panicked.  —  Last week, the first-term conservative Democrat polled his district about his opposition to impeachment.  The results were very one-sided.  Over 70 percent of Democratic primary voters …

Can House Democrats move past impeachment?  —  House Democrats closed the first session of the 116th Congress with a celebratory press conference touting the party's legislative achievements of the past year.  —  But it was mostly drowned out by the media coverage of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision …

The cost of criticizing Trump: Journalist leaves Christian Post amid its plans to attack Christianity Today  —  The decision by Christianity Today to publish an editorial describing President Trump as “immoral” and calling for his removal drew immediate rebuke from the president himself, who called the outlet “a far left magazine.”

The Fight Over the 1619 Project Is Not About the Facts  —  When The New York Times Magazine published its 1619 Project in August, people lined up on the street in New York City to get copies.  Since then, the project—a historical analysis of how slavery shaped American political, social …

Trump elevates Mulvaney aide weeks after he defied impeachment subpoena  —  Robert Blair will be the special representative for international telecommunications policy.  —  Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney.  President Donald Trump has promoted a central figure …

Former Hawaii Governor Calls On Tulsi Gabbard To Resign  —  Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Monday called on U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to resign her seat in Congress.  —  “I feel very strongly the 2nd District of Hawaii must be fully represented,” said Abercrombie, who served 20 years in Congress before becoming governor.

Vogue Editors Show How Alarmingly Out Of Touch They Are, Get Roasted Online  —  For a magazine that pushes climate change activists as saints, Vogue doesn't seem all that concerned with the issue.  —  In an article published last week that has been making the rounds on social media recently …

For Her Head Cold, Insurer Coughed Up $25,865  —  Toggle more options  —  Alexa Kasdan had a cold and a sore throat.  —  The 40-year-old public policy consultant from Brooklyn, N.Y., didn't want her upcoming vacation trip ruined by strep throat.  So after it had lingered for more than a week, she decided to get it checked out.

The FBI is asking questions about former Gov. Matt Bevin's pardons  —  The FBI is asking questions about the pardons Matt Bevin issued during his last weeks as Kentucky governor, The Courier Journal has learned.  —  State Rep. Chris Harris, D-Forest Hills, told reporters …

Exclusive: Pentagon warns military members DNA kits pose ‘personal and operational risks’  —  WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is advising members of the military not to use consumer DNA kits, saying the information collected by private companies could pose a security risk, according to a memo co-signed …

Monica Lewinsky on the Decade We Reclaimed Our Stories—and Ourselves  —  It was the Night Before.  I had already jumped off the high dive, but I wouldn't break water until morning.  —  Tomorrow, I would end a decade of public silence.  Tomorrow, I would begin the Sisyphean task of attempting …

Trump attacks on wind turbines, low-flow toilets and LED lightbulbs set up key campaign clash with Democrats  —  PALM BEACH, Fla. — While Democratic presidential candidates have called for sweeping measures to eliminate the U.S. carbon footprint, President Trump is promising voters a world free …

EXCLUSIVE: Carter Page: It Was Not Just Political Bias That Led To FBI Spying On Me, But Policy Bias, Too  —  Carter Page, the man at the center of the recent Department of Justice Inspector General (IG) report about how the FBI handled FISA warrants to surveil the 2016 Trump campaign …

Warren embraced the high-dollar fundraiser circuit for years — until just before her presidential campaign  —  Chase Williams grinned broadly as he stood for a photo next to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, chatting briefly with the senator from Massachusetts before moving on so someone else could have their turn.

Democrats Seek To Outlaw Suburban, Single-Family House Zoning, Calling It Racist And Bad For The Environment  — Virginia House Del. Ibraheem Samirah introduced a bill that would override local zoning officials to permit multi-family housing in every neighborhood, changing the character of quiet suburbs.

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