Susan Collins: Democrats' Climate Deal May Doom Bipartisan Efforts On Same-Sex Marriage  —  The GOP senator said the surprise move by Democrats could make it harder to convince fellow Republicans to get on board.  —  WASHINGTON — Sen. Susan Collins, one of a handful of GOP senators working …

Josh Hawley is writing book on masculinity.  Senator's ‘Manhood’ goes on sale next May.  —  Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is writing a book called Manhood: The Masculine Virtues Americans Need, building off a speech he gave at a conservative conference claiming the political left is waging a war on masculinity.

Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer Have a Surprise for You  —  An 18-month odyssey culminates in a smaller-than-promised, bigger-than-expected agreement to lower health care costs, tax corporations, and protect the planet.  —  Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is met by reporters outside the hearing room …

EXCLUSIVE: Prosecutors prepare for court battle to force former White House officials to testify about Trump's January 6 conversations  —  Justice Department prosecutors are preparing to fight in court to force former White House officials to testify about then-President Donald Trump's conversations …

Trump tees off in front of Ivanka and Jared at Saudi-backed LIV Golf Pro-Am at his NJ course despite fury from 9/11 victims over ‘blood money’ tournament - just 40 miles from Ground Zero  — Trump is hosting the LIV series at his golf club in New Jersey this weekend to the disgust of 9/11 families

How local journalists proved a 10-year-old's abortion wasn't a hoax  —  Many doubted the story of a young rape victim who had to cross state lines for an abortion.  But journalists on the ground kept reporting.  —  It felt like half the country doubted the case existed.

GDP fell 0.9% in the second quarter, the second straight decline and a strong recession signal  —  U.S. economy shrank for second straight quarter at 0.9% in second quarter  —  The U.S. economy contracted for the second straight quarter from April to June, hitting a widely accepted rule …

In call with Biden, China's Xi warns against ‘playing with fire’ over Taiwan  —  Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday warned U.S. President Joe Biden against “playing with fire” over Taiwan, as concerns mounted over a possible visit to the Chinese-claimed island by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Judge: Wisconsin probe found ‘absolutely no’ election fraud  —  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge said Thursday that a Republican-ordered, taxpayer-funded investigation into the 2020 election found “absolutely no evidence of election fraud,” but did reveal contempt for the state's open records law …

2016 Campaign Looms Large as Justice Dept. Pursues Jan. 6 Inquiry  —  Top officials at the department and the F.B.I. appear intent on avoiding any errors that could taint the current investigation or provide ammunition for a backlash.  —  As the Justice Department investigation into the attack …

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito mocks foreign critics of abortion ruling  —  Conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has brushed off criticism from prominent figures around the world of last month's blockbuster ruling he authored that overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 abortion rights decision.

They Can't Let Him Back In  —  The people who really run the United States of America have made it clear that they can't, and won't, if they can help it, allow Donald Trump to be president again.  In fact, they made this clear in 2020, in a series of public statements.

Paul Whelan's twin brother speaks out on US proposal to secure his release with Brittney Griner  —  “I think we were all taken by surprise,” David Whelan told ABC News.  —  The family of former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia for more than three years, said they now have …

Tim Ryan's GOP-friendly campaign unsettles Republicans in Ohio  —  AKRON, Ohio — A once largely unimaginable scenario has been rattling around Ohio's political scene all summer.  —  Can Rep. Tim Ryan pull off an upset in the state's U.S. Senate race?  —  The Democrat is airing ads on Fox News …

Jan. 6 committee deepens probe into Trump cabinet: Sources  —  Ex-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin recently sat an interview, sources said.  —  The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is working to secure testimony from a growing number of officials …

House Rating Changes: More Movement Toward Republicans  —  KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE  — We are making 10 House rating changes, 9 of which benefit Republicans.  — Our overall best guess at the net change in the House — a GOP gain somewhere in the 20s — remains unchanged.

States With Abortion Bans Are Among Least Supportive for Mothers and Children  —  They tend to have the weakest social services and the worst results in several categories of health and well-being.  —  In Mississippi, which brought the abortion case that ended Roe v. Wade before the Supreme Court …

Where Do Trump's Donations Go?  —  He can't spend his PACs' millions on 2024 and isn't using much in midterms.  —  1x  —  What will Donald Trump do with his campaign cash?  —  The former president controls four political-action committees—Save America; Make America Great Again, Again!

Brooklyn Pastor Robbed During Sermon Stole Parishioner's Savings, Lawsuit Alleges  —  Court papers claim $90,000 disappeared after Lamor Whitehead promised to help buy real estate, while he ran a failed campaign for Brooklyn borough president last year.  —  The Brooklyn pastor who says he was robbed …

‘Stop the Steal’ speaker Brandon Straka gave FBI info on rally organizers, more than a dozen others as part of plea deal  —  Newly unsealed filings detail aspects of the “significant information” Brandon Straka provided the DOJ in a deal to avoid a felony charge from the Capitol riot.

Wisconsin anti-voting-fraud activist commits voter fraud to make a point  —  MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin man this week ordered absentee ballots for himself in the names of a mayor and top state lawmaker in what he says was an attempt to expose vulnerabilities in the state's voting system.

Jon Stewart Rips Republicans For Blocking Veteran Aid: ‘America Is F**ked’  —  “They haven't met a war they won't sign up for, and they haven't met a veteran they won't screw over,” the outraged comedian said.  —  Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart tore into Republicans as …

Trump has never been patriotic or defensible.  It shouldn't take a coup to figure that out.  —  Ever since he smeared immigrants and belittled John McCain, Trump has been showing us he's unfit.  He showed it again Tuesday.  The mystery is why most Republicans pretend not to notice.