Prosecutor in Trump criminal probe convenes grand jury to hear evidence, weigh potential charges  —  NEW YORK — Manhattan's district attorney has convened the grand jury that is expected to decide whether to indict former president Donald Trump, other executives at his company or the business itself …

Today's Paper  —  Ever since photos showed State Sen. Doug Mastriano at the Jan. 6 rally in Washington that devolved into the deadly Capitol riot, the Franklin County Republican has said he did not cross police lines and left when the scene started to turn violent.

Son, ghostwriter of late senator say Trump intervened to stop probe of Patriots' Spygate scandal  —  IN THE SPRING of 2008, the NFL was in crisis.  A hard-charging United States senator from Pennsylvania named Arlen Specter had launched an investigation into the Spygate scandal.

MyPillow's Mike Lindell is turned away from Republican governors event  —  The Republican Governors Association on Tuesday threw out Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a top Trump ally, after he showed up to its spring conference in Tennessee, he told POLITICO in an interview.

They Were Only Children  —  When asked to describe how they felt, many parents answered with a simple “It's God's will,” their voice often reduced to a whisper, the words conveying resignation.  They said their children had wanted to be doctors, artists and leaders.

Pompeo-led effort to hunt down Covid lab theory shut down by Biden administration over concerns about quality of evidence  —  US still not sure on the origins of Covid-19 pandemic  —  Washington (CNN)President Joe Biden's team shut down a closely-held State Department effort launched late …

Police declare riot in Portland as protesters mark 1 year since George Floyd's death  —  Five people were arrested and booked into jail on various charges.  —  Police declared a riot in Oregon's largest city on Tuesday night as a demonstration to commemorate the one year anniversary of George Floyd's death spiraled into chaos.

Fox News' fearmongering about critical race theory is all about the midterm campaigns — and now the network is admitting it  —  The network's “straight news” coverage tries to elevate a “new hot-button issue on the campaign trail”  —  Right-wing media and Republican politicians have been railing …

John W. Warner, senator from Virginia and force on military affairs, dies at 94  —  John W. Warner, the five-term U.S. senator from Virginia who helped plan the U.S. Bicentennial celebrations, played a central role in military affairs and gained respect on both sides of the aisle for his diligence …

Google Strikes Deal With Hospital Chain to Develop Healthcare Algorithms  —  Tech giant expands health-sector presence in latest deal to develop tools to improve medical care, as privacy concerns arise  —  Alphabet Inc.'s Google and national hospital chain HCA Healthcare Inc. have struck …

Amazon to acquire MGM Studios for $8.5 billion  —  Amazon announced Wednesday it reached a deal to acquire MGM Studios for $8.45 billion, including debt.  MGM is the home to several blockbuster franchises, including James Bond.  —  Why it matters: The deal — Amazon's second-largest acquisition ever …

Scoop: States warn banks — Drop coal, and we drop you  —  More than a dozen Republican state treasurers are threatening to pull assets from large financial institutions if they agree to decarbonize their lending and investment portfolios, Axios has learned.

‘Please save him’: Belarus blogger's parents urge action as Biden mulls sanctions  —  Parents of Raman Pratasevich fear for his life, as mother of girlfriend Sofia Sapega says she was not involved in politics  —  The parents of Raman Pratasevich have pleaded for international help to free …

9 legal scholars describe how Trump could theoretically run for president and govern the US from prison  — The Constitution won't stop Trump from running, even if he's behind bars.  — Running for president from prison has, in fact, been done before — twice.

Bill Barr Issued Prosecution Declinations for Three Crimes in Progress  —  On March 24, 2019, by judging that there was not evidence in Volume II of the Mueller Report that Trump had obstructed justice, Billy Barr pre-authorized the obstruction of justice that would be completed with future pardons …

GOP governor and lawmakers clash over vaccine policy  —  Through PSAs, press appearances with doctors, and even launching an unheard of $1 million lottery for immunized residents, GOP Gov. Mike DeWine wants to persuade Ohioans to choose to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

A New C.D.C. Story  —  We have the latest chapter on the C.D.C.'s description of outdoor Covid risks.  —  This morning, I am going to tell you another story about the C.D.C. and its approach to Covid-19 behavioral guidelines.  It's a story that highlights the costs of extreme caution.

Then She Asked Me About Benghazi  —  In the winter of 2018, I drove out to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, to finish writing my White House memoir.  The town is built on a hill that descends to the junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, ringed by mountains.

‘Time For Self Care’: Dianne Morales' Campaign Goes Dark As Sources Say Multiple Senior Staff Quit  —  The mayoral campaign of Dianne Morales, a former non profit executive, effectively paused on Tuesday with just 28 days left until the crucial Democratic primary in New York City.

Trump is starting to put together his own Contract with America.  And he's teaming up with Newt.  —  Acid wash jeans, scrunchies, and... Newt Gingrich.  Fashion from the '90s is having a comeback, and so too is the '90s Republican playbook for how to win back congressional majorities.

This is a continuation of the greatest Witch Hunt in American history.  It began the day I came down the escalator in Trump Tower, and it's never stopped.  They wasted two years and $48 million in taxpayer dollars on Mueller and Russia Russia Russia, Impeachment Hoax #1, Impeachment Hoax #2 …

No, Biden's summit with Putin doesn't make the U.S. look ‘weak’  —  The White House's announcement on Tuesday that President Biden will meet with Vladimir Putin in Geneva on June 16 provoked howls of protest from Republicans.  The specter of the president sitting down with the Russian leader …

Ousted dashboard designer's claims don't add up, former colleagues and experts say  —  Former colleagues of fired dashboard designer Rebekah Jones and public health experts tell CBS12 News her claims that she was directed to delete COVID cases and deaths from the state's data are unsupported by the evidence.

If Roe v. Wade is Struck Down, It'll Cost Republicans  —  The Supreme Court could overturn the landmark abortion ruling.  Democrats could benefit especially in purple swing states.  —  In March, I wrote of my hope that the Supreme Court would let stand the lower court decision nullifying Mississippi's ban …

Democrats say David Chipman's the perfect candidate to run the agency conservatives hate: ATF  —  Soon after retiring from a three-decade career in law enforcement, David Chipman used his first op-ed as a private citizen to advocate for an unusual cause: Senate confirmation of the director …

Rick Santorum completely outclasses CNN's Chris Cuomo  —  Rick Santorum could teach CNN a lot about honor, decency, and American history.  —  The aggressively liberal cable news network last weekend terminated the punditry contract of Santorum, the conservative, Republican former senator from Pennsylvania …

Increasing discrimination against Asian Americans a major concern  —  Sixty percent of Americans say discrimination against Asian Americans is higher now compared with a year ago.  Most Asian Americans report feeling unsafe in public because of their race at least occasionally.

Trump isn't ‘the former guy.’ We're stuck with him.  —  He isn't done leaving his mark on American politics.  —  Some folks in Washington, on both sides of the aisle, have developed the bad habit of calling former president Donald Trump the “former guy.”  A few weeks ago …

Mixed Views Among Americans on Transgender Issues  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — While Americans maintain their support for transgender military service, a majority believe birth gender, rather than gender identity, should govern participation in competitive sports.

Dutch court orders Shell to cut emissions 45 percent by 2030  —  The landmark case imposes such requirements on a private company for the first time.  —  Royal Dutch Shell has to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent by 2030, a Dutch court ruled Wednesday in a landmark case …

Time for Democrats to Address Their Anti-Semitism Problem  —  Last week, pro-Palestinian demonstrators trolled the streets of New York and Los Angeles to terrorize and attack Jews.  Such outbreaks of violence, perpetrated under the guise of “anti-Zionism,” are commonplace in Europe and the Middle East.

McConnell, the minority leader with ‘veto’ power  —  The lawmaker with the most influence over President Joe Biden's agenda right now isn't a member of his party.  —  Biden's Democrats technically control Washington: Chuck Schumer runs the Senate and Nancy Pelosi is speaker.