‘They were furious’: the Russian soldiers refusing to fight in Ukraine  —  Troops are saying ‘no’ to officers, knowing that punishment is light while Russia is not technically at war  —  When the soldiers of an elite Russian army brigade were told in early April to prepare for a second deployment …

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas five GOP House members, including Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy  —  The committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol took the unprecedented step Thursday of issuing subpoenas to five Republican congressmen, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.

Prosecutors Pursue Inquiry Into Trump's Handling of Classified Material  —  A federal grand jury has issued at least one subpoena, and investigators are seeking interviews in the case of sensitive documents that ended up at the former president's Florida home.  — Give this article- - - Read in app

Surging GOP candidate Kathy Barnette has long history of bigoted statements against gays and Muslims  —  (CNN)Surging Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Kathy Barnette has a history of anti-Muslim and anti-gay statements.  In many tweets, Barnette also spread the false conspiracy theory that former President Barack Obama is a Muslim.

Alito reluctant to discuss state of Supreme Court after Roe leak  —  In his first public address since the explosive leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion he wrote that would overturn Roe v. Wade, Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. breezed through a detailed examination of statutory textualism …

As Roe v. Wade repeal looms, video game industry stays mostly silent  —  In the wake of a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion essentially confirmed that Roe v. Wade's days are numbered, most of the video game industry's biggest companies have remained conspicuously quiet — though not all.

Abortion, Economy Top Midterm Issues  —  Difficulty paying for groceries, other bills inches up  —  West Long Branch, NJ - The American public is divided as to which party they want in control of Congress, and the issue picture has shifted since the last midterm - with the economy …

Why Ron DeSantis Is the New Republican Party  —  Two weeks ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida appeared with the Fox News host Laura Ingraham for a town hall that lasted the full hour of her prime-time show.  That kind of airtime tends to be reserved only for Donald Trump, but Mr. DeSantis has had a meteoric rise.

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Additional Steps to Address Infant Formula Shortage  —  President Biden has directed his administration to work urgently to ensure that during the Abbott Nutrition voluntary recall, infant formula is safe and available for families across the country.

Naomi Judd died of self-inflicted firearm wound, Ashley Judd reveals  —  If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 to connect with a trained counselor or visit the NSPL site.

US secretly issued subpoena to access Guardian reporter's phone records  —  Newspaper decries ‘egregious’ move by DoJ to obtain details of Stephanie Kirchgaessner as part of investigation into media leaks  —  The US justice department secretly issued a subpoena to gain access to details …

Palestinians refuse joint Israeli probe into reporter's death; won't transfer bullet  —  PA official claims ‘all evidence and witnesses’ confirm Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in Jenin by IDF troops; Israeli official: Those with nothing to hide do not refuse to cooperate

Norm Macdonald Shot Secret Final Netflix Stand-Up Special Before Passing  —  In a comedy first, the late actor-comedian self-shot a final hour of new stand-up to be released in the event of his death: “The material's fantastic. ...  I hope people appreciate that he did this.”

Cryptocurrencies Melt Down in a ‘Perfect Storm’ of Fear and Panic  —  A steep sell-off that gained momentum this week starkly illustrated the risks of the experimental and unregulated digital currencies.  — Give this article- - - Read in app  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The price of Bitcoin plunged to its lowest point since 2020.

Meatpackers hyped ‘baseless’ shortage to keep plants open despite covid risks: report  —  A House panel alleges that Tyson and other meat processors heavily influenced Trump's executive order that compelled plants to stay open.  —  The biggest players in the U.S. meat industry pressed …

Missouri Looks to Ban Pharmacists From Disputing Efficacy of Ivermectin  —  BEATING A DEAD HORSE  —  When the Missouri state legislature on Wednesday passed a standard-issue licensure bill for physical therapists, few noticed a clandestine provision on its 32nd page banning pharmacists …

Katie Porter goes after Trump, uncovering potential bribery scheme  —  For the first time in history, the House Natural Resources Committee made a criminal referral with the Justice Department.  That's after a three-year investigation by Democrats revealing evidence of possible donations …

Michael Luttig: Lessons of January 6 & the Ongoing Threat  —  On advising Vice President Pence in January 2020, the vulnerabilities in our constitutional system, and what we must do to ensure election integrity.

Judy Woodruff Expected To Step Down As Anchor Of ‘PBS NewsHour,’ With Plans For Amna Nawaz And Geoff Bennett To Succeed Her  —  PBS NewsHour is preparing for a major transition in its broadcast, with plans for Judy Woodruff to step down from the anchor chair and for Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett to succeed her.

Florida's secretary of state to resign ahead of upcoming elections  —  Laurel Lee has been secretary of state since 2019  —  ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida's secretary of state is resigning, seven months before the November elections.  —  Laurel Lee submitted her resignation to Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday …

Netflix Updates Corporate Culture Memo, Adding Anti-Censorship Section and a Vow to ‘Spend Our Members’ Money Wisely' (EXCLUSIVE) … Netflix loves to tout its culture of avoiding rules and minimizing corporate red tape.  But of course, the company does have operating guidelines …

How Twitter lost the celebs  —  Elon Musk was right that Twitter's most popular accounts have gone quieter over the years.  Hollywood insiders explain what happened — and why Musk's ownership might only make it worse.  —  In April 2009, Ashton Kutcher publicly challenged CNN to a race …

Rand Paul blocks quick passage of $40 billion Ukraine aid package  —  WASHINGTON — Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul defied leaders of both parties Thursday and single-handedly delayed until next week Senate approval of an additional $40 billion to help Ukraine and its allies withstand Russia's three-month old invasion.

House Dems Insert Poison Pill Into Bipartisan Bill To Protect Supreme Court Justices  —  House Democrats are undercutting bipartisan legislation to bolster security for Supreme Court justices as heated protests erupt outside their homes.  —  The Senate passed an emergency …

May Massacre?  Primary Alarm Bells for Multiple House Incumbents  —  Across the spectrum, voters are restless.  On the right, moderate GOP House incumbents are contending with an angry former president who wants to purify the party of people who have crossed him.

The Trailer: ‘The Empire Strikes Back’: A wave of PAC money buries left-wing Democrats  —  In this edition: The PACs that want to suppress left-wing Democrats, three takeaways from this Tuesday's primaries, and a talk with a Democrat who thinks this is the year when her party can win Nebraska again.

Psaki: Threats to family were ‘most personally difficult’ part of press secretary job  —  Outgoing White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday described in personal terms her 16-month tenure as President Joe Biden's top spokesperson and the strains of the job, telling a group of reporters …