Colleagues worry Dianne Feinstein is now mentally unfit to serve, citing recent interactions  —  WASHINGTON — When a California Democrat in Congress recently engaged in an extended conversation with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, they prepared for a rigorous policy discussion like those they'd had with her many times over the last 15 years.

Elon Musk Makes $43 Billion Unsolicited Bid to Take Twitter Private  —  Elon Musk has made a “best and final” offer to buy Twitter Inc., saying the company has extraordinary potential and he is the person to unlock it.  —  The world's richest person will offer $54.20 per share in cash …

Russia warns of nuclear deployment if Sweden and Finland join NATO  —  One of Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest allies warned NATO on Thursday that if Sweden and Finland joined the U.S.-led military alliance then Russia would have to bolster its defences in the region, including by deploying nuclear weapons.

Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Russia evacuates flagship after suffering major damage in Black Sea blast  —  Ukrainian officials said their forces hit the Russian warship with cruise missiles.  Russia's defense ministry said the ship was “seriously damaged” by a fire.  —  Zelenskyy thanks Biden for funds for Ukraine

Why has Biden's approval plunged with young people?  —  Twice in two days, polling has presented a stark problem for President Biden: Younger Americans view him less favorably than do older ones.  —  The first poll was from Quinnipiac University.  Released on Wednesday …

Kentucky lawmakers block abortion access with new law, effective immediately  —  Kentucky effectively suspended legal abortion access on Wednesday as the legislature enacted a sweeping anti-abortion law that took effect right away and forces providers to stop offering abortions until they can meet certain requirements.

Grand Rapids police release video of officer fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya … A Black man facedown on the ground was fatally shot in the back of the head by a Grand Rapids police officer, the violent climax of a traffic stop, brief foot chase and struggle over a stun gun, according to videos of the April 4 incident released Wednesday.

Yes, the Media Bury the Race of Murderers—If They're Not White  —  Free Beacon analysis shows how homicide coverage downplays the race of minority offenders  —  Frank James, the man arrested for Tuesday's New York City subway shooting, is a black nationalist and outspoken racist who railed against whites, Jews, and Hispanics.

Here Are All House Members Russia Didn't Sanction  —  The Russian Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on most members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday.  —  In response to what were called “anti-Russian sanctions” imposed on 328 deputies of the Russia's federal assembly …

McCarthy faces grumbles from right over Biden impeachment remarks  —  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) drew right-wing ire after he stated that House Republicans, if they win the House majority in this year's midterm elections, will not impeach President Joe Biden for “political purposes.”

DNC panel strips Iowa of guaranteed first vote for president; state party can still apply for coveted spot … Iowa Democrats are no longer guaranteed a place at the front of the presidential nominating calendar after a panel of Democratic National Committee members voted Wednesday …

Trump should be charged.  Don't let the House pass the buck.  —  Again and again we've seen responsible figures determine that something must be done about Trump's behavior.  And then they decide to let someone else do it.  —  Members of the House's Jan. 6 committee are apparently split …

The Price We Pay for Higher Prices  —  The debate over whether the recent surge in inflation is transitory or permanent has been settled.  Now the question is whether the Federal Reserve can tame increasing inflationary turbulence and bring the economy to a soft touchdown.

Talk of race, sex in schools divides Americans: AP-NORC poll  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are deeply divided over how much children in K-12 schools should be taught about racism and sexuality, according to a new poll released as Republicans across the country aim to make parental involvement …

Biden White House waives executive privilege for more Trump records  —  President Biden has authorized the National Archives and Records Administration to hand over a new tranche of Trump White House documents to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

EXPLAINER: Why the term ‘genocide’ matters in Ukraine war  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden declares Russia's Ukraine war “genocide,” it isn't just another strong word.  —  Calling a campaign that's aimed at wiping out a targeted group “genocide” not only increases pressure on a country to act, it can oblige it to.

China rejects ‘pressure or coercion’ over Russia relations  —  BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday said it would reject “any pressure or coercion” over its relationship with Russia, in response to a call from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for Beijing to use its “special relationship with Russia” …

Democrats field test how to make Rick Scott's agenda backfire on GOP  —  When Sen. Rick Scott released his “Plan to Rescue America,” he wanted it to be a blueprint for the GOP to take back the upper chamber of Congress in November.  —  But that proposal from the head of the National Republican …

Sex Ed Is the Opposite of Grooming  —  If you ask some (okay, many) conservative pundits, Democrats are “grooming” children.  As in, grooming them to be abused by pedophiles.  Some Republicans have even accused Democrats of being pedophiles themselves.  —  The grooming charges lump together concerns …

Bidenworld projects calm about Covid but bite their nails in private  —  The White House is publicly arguing that the country has finally arrived at a promising new stage in the pandemic fight — one that a recent spike in Covid cases won't spoil.  —  Infections may be rising across the Northeast …

CNN+ Is Said to Surpass 100,000 Subscribers in Its First Week  —  Under pressure from new owner Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. to justify its costs, CNN's streaming service eclipsed 100,000 subscribers in its first week, according to a person familiar with the matter.