2 Prosecutors Leading N.Y. Trump Inquiry Resign, Clouding Case's Future  —  The prosecutors had abruptly stopped presenting evidence to a grand jury in the high-stakes criminal investigation into the former president's business practices.  —  The two prosecutors leading …

Ex-ERCOT chief says he was following Abbott's direction when they ran up billions in bills during freeze  —  The former head of the Texas power grid testified in court Wednesday that when he ordered power prices to stay at the maximum price cap for days on end during last year's frigid winter storm …

Is It Amnesia or Hypocrisy That Fuels the GOP's Crazy Response to Putin?  —  Fight disinformation.  Get a daily recap of the facts that matter.  Sign up for the free Mother Jones newsletter.  —  In the midst of an international crisis created by Russia that could potentially trigger a war in Europe …

E.U. will unveil a strategy to break free from Russian gas, after decades of dependence … For years, Europe's dependence on Russian energy has held it back from taking powerful action against Kremlin mischief.  But now, the Russia-Ukraine crisis is forcing a change unlike any before …

Is Jen Psaki the Next Rachel Maddow?  —  Biden's spokesperson, who plans to leave the White House this year, is being feverishly courted by CNN and MSNBC, among others.  And Psaki has ambitions to become a marquee star.  Is she the next Maddow or Anderson?

AP-NORC poll: Most in US oppose major role in Russia strife  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — There's little support among Americans for a major U.S. role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to a new poll, even as President Joe Biden imposes new sanctions and threatens a stronger response that could provoke retaliation from Moscow.

Gov. Greg Abbott floats pardons for Austin police officers charged with excessive force in 2020 protests  —  Abbott's move is the latest in a long clash between Texas Republicans and officials in Austin and Travis County over police reform.  The governor would need a majority of the Texas Board …

Ketanji Brown Jackson: Who is she?  Bio, facts, background and political views  —  President Joe Biden continues to deliberate on whom to nominate to succeed retiring Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court, but Ketanji Brown Jackson has been viewed for months as a top contender.

The Pa. Supreme Court has picked a new congressional map  —  The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has selected a new congressional map that will shape power and politics in the state for the next decade, one that is largely based on the current map and slightly favors Republicans.In a 4-3 decision Wednesday …

Walker for Colorado: Lauren Boebert's worst nightmare  —  Alex Walker announces his candidacy for CO-03 to unseat Lauren Boebert and put an end to her constant jetstream of bulls**t.  Join the team: DONATE: https://s...

USPS Completes Environmental Review of Next Generation Delivery Vehicle Program, Proceeds with Next Steps  — Through the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) program, U.S. Postal Service commitment to the fiscally responsible roll-out of electric-powered vehicles for America's largest …

Ivanka Trump in Talks With Jan. 6 Panel About Being Interviewed  —  Former President Donald J. Trump's eldest daughter has yet to commit to appearing, but investigators regard her as an important witness to what he was doing and saying during the riot.  —  WASHINGTON — Ivanka Trump …

Father Carlson  —  Tucker Carlson is on Russia's side.  —  (PHOTOS: GAGE SKIDMORE / FLICKR / SHUTTERSTOCK)  —  Eighty years ago, when a dictator rose to power in Europe and invaded his neighbors, he found an ally in the United States.  The dictator was Adolf Hitler, and his ally was Charles Coughlin, a popular radio host.

Squad member to deliver response to Biden SOTU  —  A member of the liberal “Squad” is delivering a formal response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday.  —  In the speech, given on behalf of the left-wing group Working Families Party, Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) …

Guns overtake car crashes as leading cause of US trauma-related deaths, study says  —  (CNN)Firearm deaths have overtaken car crashes are the leading cause of death by trauma in the US, according to a new study.  —  In 2017, there were 1.44 million years of potential life lost due to firearm deaths …

A ‘deceitful’ attack by school voucher group backfires in Georgia  —  'This is the dumbest thing I've ever seen,' Speaker Ralston says  —  A national advocacy group promoting school vouchers bombarded conservative Georgia voters with glossy mailers tying Republican state legislators …

A Truck Caravan With Far-Right Links Heads to Washington, D.C.  —  Many backers of the caravan, planned as an American version of last month's chaotic Canadian protest, have connections to the violent attack on the Capitol in January 2021.  —  ADELANTO, Calif. — Though it was billed as a grass-roots …

Three Men Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Material Support to a Plot to Attack Power Grids in the United States  —  Domestic Terrorism Plot was in Furtherance of White Supremacist Ideology  —  Three men pleaded guilty today to crimes related to a scheme to attack power grids …

New tax plan from leading GOP senator would require all Americans to pay federal income taxes … A leading GOP senator faced a backlash Tuesday after calling for all Americans to start paying federal income taxes, leading to criticism from both the White House and leading conservative policy experts.