Growing Evidence Against a Republican Wave  —  Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, it's increasingly hard to see the once-clear signs of a G.O.P. advantage.  —  At the beginning of this year's midterm campaign, analysts and political operatives had every reason to expect a strong Republican showing this November.

Biden's student loan ‘fix’?  It's perfect for making the problem worse.  —  There are so many things wrong with President Biden's newly unveiled policy on student loans that one hardly knows where to begin.  So I might as well start with ... the Medicare doc fix.

Archives asked for records in 2021 after Trump lawyer agreed they should be returned, email says  —  About two dozen boxes of presidential records stored in then-president Donald Trump's White House residence were not returned to the National Archives and Records Administration in the final days …

Justice Dept. memo to not charge Trump in Russia probe released  —  A federal appeals panel ordered the release of the memo in response to a lawsuit by a watchdog group  —  The Justice Department has released the entire text of a secret 2019 memo that laid out the legal rationale for not charging …

Stop improving things right now!  Everyone must suffer as I did!  —  DISGUSTING!  AWFUL!  I have just received word that life is getting marginally better for some people, and I am white-hot with fury!  This is the worst thing that could possibly happen!

Biden names second woman to head the Secret Service  —  Kim Cheatle takes over at a time when the storied agency has faced mishaps and a less-than-flattering spotlight  —  President Biden on Wednesday announced that he had selected a new director for the U.S. Secret Service …

Biden administration moves to formalize DACA and shield it from legal challenges  —  The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized a rule to transform the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration policy for more than 600,000 so-called “Dreamers” into a federal regulation …

Ex-Interior secretary Zinke lied to investigators in casino case, watchdog finds  —  The Interior Department's inspector general detailed Zinke and his chief of staff's attempts to mislead federal officials.  —  Former Interior secretary Ryan Zinke, the leading contender to win …

RNC chief on tape to donors: We need help to win the Senate  —  Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel rallied major donors Wednesday to get behind the GOP's efforts to flip the Senate — a plea that comes amid rising concerns in the party over its candidates' lagging fundraising totals and its overall prospects.

Uvalde schools police chief Pete Arredondo fired over botched response to shooting that killed 19 students and 2 teachers  —  Uvalde schools police chief Pete Arredondo was fired Wednesday by the Texas city's school board.  —  The board voted unanimously in favor of the embattled chief's ouster …

Judge blocks part of Idaho's abortion law from taking effect  —  Ruling in Biden administration lawsuit says doctors can't be punished for terminating pregnancies that pose significant health risks  —  The Biden administration on Wednesday scored its first legal victory since …

Latest filing sheds more light on Fulton DA's election interference probe … LISTEN: A new court filing in the Fulton county grand jury investigation examining election interference has new details about why Gov. Brian Kemp was subpoenaed.  GPB's Stephen Fowler has more.

California to Ban the Sale of New Gasoline Cars  —  The decision, to take effect by 2035, will very likely speed a wider transition to electric vehicles because many other states follow California's standards.  —  WASHINGTON — California on Thursday is expected to put into effect …

EXCLUSIVE: Lights out at South Sudan embassy of NYC diplomat accused of rape... as his government claims it'll act ‘urgently’ to address the scandal - but refuses to say where he is and the State Department dodges questions  — Charles Dickens Imene Oliha was arrested on suspicion of rape on Sunday

Trump White House exerted pressure on FDA for Covid-19 emergency use authorizations, House report finds  —  The Trump administration pressured the Food and Drug Administration, including former FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, to authorize unproven treatments for Covid-19 and the first Covid-19 vaccines …

Foreign politicians, an indicted election clerk and Vanilla Ice: Inside the revolving door of Trump's Mar-a-Lago  —  Law enforcement wants to ensure classified documents stayed secure while there.  —  An aerial view shows former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home after Trump …

FBI brass warned agents off Hunter Biden laptop due to 2020 election: whistleblowers  —  FBI officials told agents not to investigate first son Hunter Biden's infamous laptop for months — vowing that the bureau was “not going to change the outcome of the election again,” …

There Is No National Teacher Shortage  —  Sign up for Derek's newsletter here.  —  America's students are going back to school this month.  According to many media sources, districts won't have nearly enough teachers to greet them.  The Washington Post has warned of a “catastrophic teacher shortage.”

Ken Paxton bucks legal precedent and secretary of state's advice in letting anyone examine ballots right after elections  —  Attorney general's opinion invites lawsuits over long-established ballot security and subjects election officials for possible criminal charges.

Dan Goldman breaks down his win in NY-10  —  In one of his first interviews since the Associated Press declared him the winner in Tuesday night's Democratic primary, former federal prosecutor and first-time candidate Dan Goldman told Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Wednesday his opponents in the race have yet to congratulate him.

House Leadership Delays Social Security Expansion While Crafting Tax Breaks for Rich Retirees  —  Nancy Pelosi's office is blocking Social Security expansion, while Congress prepares to pass a windfall for rich retirees, insurance companies, and large asset managers like Vanguard and Fidelity.

DeSantis Rages About ‘Little Elf’ Fauci: ‘Grab Him and Chuck Him Across the Potomac’  —  A man was recently sentenced the three years in prison for threatening to hunt down Fauci and break every bone in his “disgusting elf skull.”  —  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ramped up his Trump-like attacks …

Frame and Receiver Rule Goes into Effect  —  New Rule Modernizes Firearm Definitions and Addresses ‘Ghost Gun’ Proliferation  —  Today, the Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) “Frame or Receiver” Final Rule goes into effect.

Israel's premier urges West to reject Iran nuclear deal  —  Israel's prime minister says the West is letting Iran manipulate talks over an emerging “bad deal” to curb Tehran's nuclear capabilities  —  Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid speaks about Iran at a security briefing for the foreign press …