Republicans Gain Edge as Voters Worry About Economy, Times/Siena Poll Finds  —  With elections next month, independents, especially women, are swinging to the G.O.P. despite Democrats' focus on abortion rights.  Disapproval of President Biden seems to be hurting his party.

Kanye West plans to acquire Parler  —  Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, plans to acquire Parler, a Twitter-like social media app that has become a haven for conservatives.  —  Why it matters: In a statement, Ye said he's buying the platform to ensure people with conservative opinions …

'That's my check': Walker acknowledges giving $700 to his ex, but denies her claim he knew it was for an abortion  —  Full Herschel Walker interview: 'Yes, that's my check'  —  WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. — Confronted with images of a receipt from an abortion clinic and a check dated days later and bearing his name …

Here Are All Of Marjorie Taylor Greene's January 6 Text Messages With Mark Meadows  —  Just when I thought I was out of focusing this newsletter solely on January 6, it pulled me back in.  I really will be writing about other topics soon too!  —  If you want to read more please subscribe!

Mike Lee has earned a reputation as a principled conservative  —  Mike Lee serves as a United States senator representing the state of Utah.  Since taking office, Senator Lee has earned a reputation as a principled conservative.  He believes elected officials are responsible for keeping …

Trump attacks American Jews, posting they must ‘get their act together’ on Israel  —  Former president Donald Trump attacked American Jews in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, saying Jews in the United States must “get their act together” and show more appreciation for the state of Israel “before it is too late.”

Lower-cost U.S. hearing aids go on sale Monday  —  Major U.S. retailers will begin selling lower-cost hearing aids without a prescription or medical exam under final Biden administration rules that take effect Monday.  —  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August approved the sale …

New chancellor reverses tax cuts and scales back energy help  —  Play video BBC News Channel (UK Only)  —  Summary  — Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ditches almost all of PM Liz Truss's tax cuts announced in the government's mini-budget three weeks ago  — The basic rate of income tax …

Jill Biden Gets Mercilessly Booed at Eagles Game During Coin Toss  —  Jill Biden was in Philadephia on Sunday and she went to the Eagles game with Dallas at Lincoln Financial Field.  —  Biden was designated the honorary captain for the night and was standing at midfield during the coin toss …

New super PAC forms as Jim Banks eyes House GOP leadership role  —  A new, well-funded super PAC is supporting the political priorities and policy agenda of Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana, an ambitious GOP House member expected to compete for the House majority whip role if his party wins power, people involved in the effort tell Axios.

Leaders of democracies increasingly echo Putin in authoritarian tilt  —  From Italy to Brazil to the United States, political leaders increasingly are echoing Russian President Vladimir Putin and one another by embracing far-right authoritarianism  —  In a flurry of elections …

To understand China you need to understand whiteness, yet it's missing from the conversation … It is not possible to understand China without understanding race and racism.  Specifically, without understanding whiteness.  —  Yet far too often the conversation around the rise …