Steele Dossier in Tatters  —  Kick 'em when they're up, kick 'em when they're down  —  I bet I'm not the only journalist with Don Henley's iconic 1982 hit, Dirty Laundry, swirling in their head this week, as the fortunes of former MI6 agent David Steele and his so-called dossier disintegrate.

Economic discontent, criticisms of Biden lift GOP to record early advantage: POLL  —  Both parties, however, are seen as out of touch by majorities of Americans.  —  Republican congressional candidates currently hold their largest lead in midterm election vote preferences …

What's in Chris Christie's New Book  —  In a new book and in an interview, Mr. Christie says that if the former president wants to be a positive force, “he's got to let this other stuff go.”  —  Chris Christie wants to be very clear about something: The election of 2020 was not stolen.

Senate candidates' checkered pasts leave some Republicans worried about 2022 prospects  —  As both parties battle for control of the Senate in next year's midterm elections, some Republicans are growing increasingly concerned that candidates in states crucial to winning a majority in the chamber …