Andrew Gillum, DeSantis' 2018 opponent, indicted for wire fraud, false statements  —  Once a rising Democratic star in Florida, Gillum and his mentor are accused of fraudulent fundraising.  He says he's innocent.  —  Andrew Gillum indicted for wire fraud, lying to FBI

2024 intrigue: DeSantis declines to ask Trump for reelection endorsement  —  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has plenty of advantages ahead of his November reelection.  More than $100 million in the bank.  A growing statewide Republican voter advantage.

Jan. 6 panel revises hearing schedule, citing new evidence  —  Rep. Bennie Thompson, chair of the Jan. 6 select committee, said Wednesday that significant new streams of evidence have necessitated a change to the panel's hearing schedule, including the potential for additional hearings.

Justice Dept. expands Jan. 6 probe with fresh subpoenas  —  Prosecutors appear focused on how political activists supporting Donald Trump tried to use invalid electors to thwart Joe Biden's 2020 victory.  —  The Justice Department's investigation of the Jan. 6 attack ratcheted up Wednesday …

They, Then and Now … If you met me, you'd probably ask what pronouns I use.  You'd ask me because my gender identity is not that clear — to you, at least.  I wear light makeup and paint my nails and, depending on the occasion, might be in a slip dress with a kitten heel.

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall Are Said to Be Divorcing  —  The media mogul's fourth divorce is unlikely to change the ownership structure of Mr. Murdoch's empire, but it could reverberate through companies such as Fox News and The Wall Street Journal.  — Give this article- - - Read in app

Cornyn's office denies bipartisan immigration bill in the works amid conservative uproar  —  Cornyn's office said comments made to Democratic senators were a joke  —  Sen. Cornyn explains bipartisan gun bill  —  Sen. John Cornyn's, R-Texas, office on Wednesday denied that a bipartisan immigration bill …

FDA to Order Juul E-Cigarettes off U.S. Market  —  U.S. health officials are poised to reject Juul's application after two-year review  —  The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to order Juul Labs Inc. to take its e-cigarettes off the U.S. market, according to people familiar with the matter.

Trump blows up Fox's January 6 select committee talking point  —  Donald Trump inadvertently demolished a talking point Fox News had used to try to defuse the impact of the January 6 select committee hearings when he acknowledged on Wednesday that it was House Republicans, and not Democrats …

Semafor Readies Entry Into Tricky Digital News Market  —  The news start-up Semafor has raised $25 million from wealthy individuals, with a goal of cultivating direct relationships between its journalists and its audience.  — Give this article- - - Read in app

Poliovirus detected in sewage from North and East London  —  Investigation underway to protect public, who are urged to ensure polio vaccines are up to date, especially parents of young children who may have missed an immunisation opportunity.  —  The UK Heath Security Agency (UKHSA) …

Biden Will Push Congress for a Three-Month Gas Tax Holiday  —  Vulnerable Democrats have championed the move ahead of midterm elections, but experts remain skeptical that suspending the federal tax would benefit consumers much.  — Give this article- - - Read in app

Republican Sen. Cramer suffers ‘serious’ hand injury, may need amputation  —  Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota says he is ‘alert and in good spirits’  —  Fox News Flash top headlines for June 22  —  Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND, suffered a “serious” hand injury and may need to undergo …

Daniel Snyder conducted ‘shadow investigation’ of accusers, panel finds  —  Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder and members of his legal team conducted a “shadow investigation” and compiled a “dossier” targeting former team employees, their attorneys and journalists in an attempt …

January 6 Was Only the Beginning  —  To Trump's true believers, the insurrection was an act of faith, Ashli Babbitt is a martyr, and white is not only a race, but a spiritual state.  —  “Although no one believed in civil war, the air reeked of it...”  —Henry Adams, The Education of Henry Adams, recalling 1860

Gascon policy blamed for man's release from life prison term before arrest in killing of Pacoima transient  —  A man arrested in the slaying of a transient in Pacoima was released from prison last year after serving just eight years of a life sentence for a double murder because District …

Joe Manchin signals he's open to extend Obamacare aid — but seeks to restrict richer families from qualifying  — Manchin signaled he could get onboard extending Obamacare aid past the end of this year.  — But he appears to want to renew it with some strings attached.

More than 1,000 people killed after magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan  —  (CNN)Afghanistan was rocked by its deadliest earthquake in decades on Wednesday when a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the country's east, killing more than 1,000 people and wounding many more, according to a regional official.

After years of amplifying threats against abortion clinics, Fox News suddenly decries violence after attacks on crisis pregnancy centers … With the Supreme Court poised to overturn abortion rights, Fox News is suddenly up in arms following recent attacks on crisis pregnancy centers …

About That ‘National Conservatism’ Statement  —  The troubling implications of the new NatCon manifesto.  —  Remember “national conservatism,” the Yoram Hazony-helmed project that launched during the Trump years with the purpose of attacking more traditional conservatism …

Sen. Mike Lee and Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers share their LDS faith, but not values  —  Under intense pressure, Bowers would not cave to an unconstitutional scheme Utah Sen. Mike Lee helped concoct and promote.  —  Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers believes the U.S. Constitution is inspired by God.