Virginia Thomas urged White House chief to pursue unrelenting efforts to overturn the 2020 election, texts show … Virginia Thomas, a conservative activist married to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, repeatedly pressed White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to pursue unrelenting efforts …

Putin Doesn't Realize How Much Warfare Has Changed  —  The Russian president's obsession with World War II is hindering his invasion of Ukraine.  —  About the author: Antony Beevor is the author of Stalingrad and other books on military history.  —  Otto von Bismarck once said that only a fool learns from his own mistakes.

The Story Behind That Photo of Ketanji Brown Jackson and Her Daughter  —  A Times photographer talks about documenting history and pride at the Supreme Court confirmation hearings.  — Give this article- - - Read in app  —  When Sarahbeth Maney was tapped to photograph the confirmation hearings …

Scoop: Manchin outlines BBB deal requirements  —  Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) told a group of climate activists and energy executives he's open to supporting revised Build Back Better legislation narrowly addressing three issues: climate change, prescription drug prices and deficit reduction.

Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton and allies over Russia claims  —  Former President Donald Trump is suing 2016 Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in a sprawling case that accuses her of conspiring with dozens of other actors — frequent targets of Trump's conspiracy theories and rage — to topple his presidency.

Four Russian Government Employees Charged in Two Historical Hacking Campaigns Targeting Critical Infrastructure Worldwide  —  Defendants' Separate Campaigns Both Targeted Software and Hardware for Operational Technology Systems  —  The Department of Justice unsealed two indictments today …

U.S. House Candidate Ends Run After Uproar Over Behavior at Sleepover  —  Abby Broyles of Oklahoma said on Thursday that she had checked into rehab “to focus on myself and my happiness” weeks after apologizing for drinking and swearing at children.  — Give this article- - - Read in app

McCarthy calls endorsement of Cheney's primary foe a ‘special case’  —  See McCarthy's head-spinning flip on Liz Cheney  —  Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (CNN)House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he won't be wading into any other primaries to oust incumbents in his own party …

GOP Witness in KBJ Confirmation Hearing Chaired Dark Money Group That Sent Robocalls Promoting January 6 March on Capitol  —  Documented has compiled background on the witness, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, as the country considers his testimony during Judge Jackson's historic Supreme Court confirmation hearing.

U.S. weekly jobless claims drop to lowest level since 1969  —  The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits dropped to a 52 1/2-year low last week, while unemployment rolls continued to shrink, pointing to rapidly diminishing labor market slack that will keep boosting wage inflation.

Why Is the Manhattan DA Returning Evidence in Trump Case?  —  There have been several signs in recent days that the Manhattan District Attorney isn't going to charge Donald Trump.  —  Prosecutors have been sending back documents to people who turned over information about former President …

Nebraska US Rep. Fortenberry found guilty in campaign probe  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was convicted Thursday on charges that he lied to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign from a foreign billionaire at a 2016 Los Angeles fundraiser.

50 years after Watergate, the president of the United States still flies above the law  —  There once was an era — not so long ago, in my lifetime — when Americans had so much trust in their government that most folks couldn't fathom a president committing felonies in the Oval Office.

Tiny ‘Glock Switches’ Have Quietly Flooded the US With Deadly Machine Guns  —  An investigation by VICE News and The Trace uncovered an alarming surge in criminal cases involving “auto sears” or “switches,” which convert Glock pistols and other common weapons into fully automatic machine guns.