Democrats question Rep. Kevin McCarthy's claim that terrorists are crossing the border: ‘He is either wrong or lying’  —  Speaking outside El Paso on Monday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said border agents he had met earlier that day issued dire warnings that suspected terrorists …

FBI facing allegation that its 2018 background check of Brett Kavanaugh was ‘fake’  —  A Democratic senator has asked attorney general Merrick Garland to facilitate ‘proper oversight’ into concerns on the investigation  —  The FBI is facing new scrutiny for its 2018 background check of Brett Kavanaugh …

Democrats loved Katie Porter when she bashed Trump.  Now she is making them squirm  —  Democrats loved watching Orange County Rep. Katie Porter skewer Trump administration appointees and corporate executives in congressional hearings.  —  But it felt different when Porter's progressive passion …

Capitol Police officer suspended after antisemitic document found at checkpoint  —  U.S. Capitol Police suspended an officer Monday after a copy of an infamous antisemitic tract was found near a Capitol Hill security post Sunday, alarming a congressional aide who viewed the document in plain sight at the checkpoint.

Judge: Arizona GOP must pay $18K in groundless election suit  —  PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Republican Party and its lawyers must pay $18,000 in attorneys' fees that taxpayers were forced to pick up late last year to defend government officials against one of the party's failed lawsuits …

Army initially pushed to deny District's request for National Guard before Jan. 6  —  The Army initially pushed to reject the D.C. government's request for a modest National Guard presence ahead of the Jan. 6 rally that led to the Capitol riot, underscoring the deep reluctance of some higher-ups …

I Won't Be Silenced by the Left  —  They twisted what I said about Jan. 6 because they want Americans to forget last summer's violence and destruction.  —  I'm amazed but not surprised.  Those who seek political advantage by dividing the nation hurl the worst possible accusations …

Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas Regarding the Situation at the Southwest Border  —  There is understandably a great deal of attention currently focused on the southwest border.  I want to share the facts, the work that we in the Department of Homeland Security …

Biden should thank Trump, not blame him, for what he left  —  Poor Joe Biden.  It was his misfortune to inherit one of the technological marvels of our time.  —  Before President Biden took office, the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines had been authorized for use (with another …

New High in Perceptions of China as U.S.'s Greatest Enemy  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Forty-five percent of Americans now say China is the greatest enemy of the U.S., more than double the percentage who said so in 2020.  That year, Americans were equally as likely to say either China or Russia was the U.S.'s greatest enemy.

Police unions and civil-rights groups are rarely on the same page.  They both see an ally in this Biden Justice Department nominee. … - Vanita Gupta is Biden's nominee to be associate attorney general, the DOJ's No. 3 leadership position.  — Gupta is a civil-rights advocate …

High-schooler and her mother hacked school records to steal homecoming queen election, police say  —  In a sparkling silver dress, the homecoming queen at J.M. Tate High School in Cantonment, Fla., stood on the football field on a brisk evening in late October to accept her crown.

Coca-Cola, Home Depot come out in opposition to Georgia voting restrictions  —  Civil liberties groups are ratcheting up pressure on major corporations based in Georgia — including Coca-Cola, Aflac, Delta Air Lines, Home Depot and UPS — to oppose a Republican-led effort to make it harder to vote in the Peach State.

Just Reopen the Schools Now  —  It is entirely possible that when we look back at the coronavirus pandemic decades from now, we may see the gravest catastrophe as a generation of schoolchildren whose formative years were irrevocably stunted.  Even if the year and counting of public-school rollback …

Democrats, Pushing Stimulus, Admit to Regrets on Obama's 2009 Response  —  In pitching President Biden's relief package, Democrats have said their 2009 stimulus efforts under Barack Obama were insufficient.  Those close to Mr. Obama have noticed.  —  As Democrats pushed this month to pass …

MAGA voters discovered a new home online.  But it isn't what it seems.  —  As former President Donald Trump's supporters have flocked to alternative social media networks, many are turning to SafeChat, a fast-growing platform known for its tolerance of high-octane MAGA content.

Associated Press goes to bat for Andrew Cuomo with one of the dumbest defenses yet  —  We have a top contender already for the stupidest sentence committed to writing this year by a member of the press.  —  It's only March.  —  The Associated Press published a report this weekend explaining …

Trump's CFO's ex-daughter-in-law is cooperating with prosecutors and ‘refuses to be silenced,’ her lawyer says  — Jennifer Weisselberg is cooperating with an investigation into Trump's finances, her lawyer says.  — She's the ex-daughter-in-law of Allen Weisselberg, the Trump Org CFO the DA wants to “flip.”

The curious case of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine  —  AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine is facing a crisis of confidence, with one European country after another, as if seized by a fit of panic, temporarily suspending its use over concerns about reports of blood clots in people who received it.

Vindman twin set for promotion after bad evaluations from Trump appointees  —  Army Lt. Col. Yevgeny Vindman is set to be promoted to full colonel, despite attempts by loyalists to former President Donald Trump to derail his career following his bit role in the president's first impeachment …

Texas Republicans declare war on democracy  —  Opinion by Editorial Board  —  TEXAS IS already one of the toughest states in which to cast a ballot, and Texas Republicans want to make it even harder.  As in many other GOP-dominated states this year, the pretext is restoring faith in the election system …

AAPI women more than twice as likely to report hate incidents as men, report finds  —  Racism-fueled violence against Asian Americans continues to spike, with women more than twice as likely to be targeted than men, according to a report from the reporting center Stop AAPI Hate published Tuesday.

Fauci says having small gatherings by July Fourth ‘entirely conceivable’  —  Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday that it's possible that Americans may be able to gather in larger groups on the Fourth of July - if the nation doesn't pull back on public safety measures.

How Amazon Crushes Unions  —  In a secret settlement in Virginia, Amazon swore off threatening and intimidating workers.  As the company confronts increased labor unrest, its tactics are under scrutiny.  —  RICHMOND, Va. — Five years ago, Amazon was compelled to post a “notice to employees” …

Congressman Urges Safety Probe of Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge  —  Thruway Authority says a bolts issue at the Tappan Zee successor was resolved years ago  —  A Democratic member of Congress has joined calls for a federal probe into safety concerns regarding construction of the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in New York.

Elliot Page Is Ready for This Moment  —  Elliot Page doesn't remember exactly how long he had been asking.  —  But he does remember the acute feeling of triumph when, around age 9, he was finally allowed to cut his hair short.  “I felt like a boy,” Page says.  “I wanted to be a boy.