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.

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.

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 …

AP sources: Trump aide Stephen Miller to speak to 1/6 panel  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Miller, who served as a top aide to President Donald Trump, will appear Thursday before the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Biden Job Approval Down Most Among Younger Generations  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joe Biden's recent job approval ratings, which are averaging 14 points lower than those early in his presidency, have declined far more among younger than older generations of Americans.

Kentucky is the first state to end virtually all in-state abortions  —  Kentucky is the first state where clinics will completely stop providing abortions.  The state legislature enacted a far-reaching abortion law Wednesday with so many restrictions, including a 15-week ban …

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Warnock sets another fundraising record, ends quarter with $25.6M in the bank  —  Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock broke another fundraising record by amassing $13.6 million over the first three months of the year, ending the quarter with $25.6 million in the bank for a campaign that could decide control of the Senate.

'Now I'm pissed': Secret Service agents outraged by White House spin over First Dog bites  —  Secret Service agents were outraged last year by the White House's attempt to downplay bite injuries caused by then-first dog Major — even trying to get President Biden to personally pay for a damaged coat, newly released documents show.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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” …