Trump lawyers saw Justice Thomas as ‘only chance’ to stop 2020 election certification  —  Donald Trump's attorneys saw a direct appeal to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as their best hope of derailing Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential election, according to emails newly disclosed to congressional investigators.

CNN Poll: Republicans, backed by enthusiasm and economic concerns, hold a narrow edge ahead of next week's congressional election  —  An enthusiastic Republican base and persistent concerns about the state of the economy place the GOP in a strong position with about a week to go in the race …

For the good of the country, Biden and Harris should bow out of the 2024 election  —  During this autumn's avalanche of political news, an enormous boulder bounced by, barely noticed.  It demonstrated why Joe Biden should not seek another term.  Democrats should promptly face that fact …

Russian Military Leaders Discussed Use of Nuclear Weapons, US Officials Say  —  The conversations alarmed the Biden administration because they showed how frustrated Moscow had become over its battlefield setbacks in Ukraine.  —  WASHINGTON — Senior Russian military leaders recently …

Members of Twitter's Trust and Safety Council Not Sure Elon Musk Knows They Exist  —  As hate speech surges and the future of the platform seems to be in the balance, the people who helped advise Twitter on user safety say they don't know what lies ahead.  —  Samantha Cole

Capitol Police cameras caught break-in at Pelosi home, but no one was watching  —  The attack on Paul Pelosi has sparked an urgent conversation about lawmaker security amid increased threats  —  Inside the command center for the U.S. Capitol Police, a handful of officers were going through …

Dan Snyder Hires Bank Of America To Sell Washington Commanders  —  Dan Snyder has retained BofA Securities to sell the Washington Commanders, sources tell Forbes.  —  According to a person familiar with the process, Snyder already has at least four calls from groups interested in buying the team.

Republicans, Eyeing Majority, Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare  —  Democrats have seized on Republican proposals to limit retirement benefits to galvanize voters ahead of the midterm elections.  —  WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans, eyeing a midterm election victory …

Federal Court Issues Order Barring Defendants From Confronting, Photographing, Doxing Voters, and Carrying Guns and Wearing Body Armor Near Drop Boxes  —  Phoenix, Arizona—Today, following a hearing in a suit brought by the League of Women Voters of Arizona (LWVAZ), a federal court issued …

Senate Debate Shows Little Impact  —  Voters divided on Dem's ability to serve, but few reconsider support after debate  —  West Long Branch, NJ - John Fetterman's edge over Mehmet Oz on key issues in Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate contest has narrowed, although the Democrat continues to be seen …

Bullshit Reporting: The Intercept's Story About Government Policing Disinfo Is Absolute Garbage  —  Do not believe everything you read.  Even if it comes from more “respectable” publications.  The Intercept had a big story this week that is making the rounds, suggesting that “leaked” …

Israel Election |  If Netanyahu Wins a Majority, He Faces a Far Right Nightmare  —  The exit polls suggest that the Netanyahu bloc will have a narrow majority in the next Knesset, but the Likud leader will likely be beholden to the far-right and Haredi parties  —  Benjamin Netanyahu is the ultimate campaigner.

Marquette poll shows toss-up races between Tim Michels and Tony Evers for governor, Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes for Senate  —  Wisconsin's two big political races are toss-ups, according to Wednesday's Marquette University Law School Poll as the Nov. 8 election goes right to the wire.

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement  —  Recent indicators point to modest growth in spending and production.  Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low.  Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic …

Trump Org Suddenly Settles With Protesters Beat Up by Its Security Guards  —  Defense lawyers made the last-minute decision after struggling to find Bronx jurors who didn't have strong feelings about Trump and his eponymous company.  —  Inundated with lawsuits and ongoing trials …

Washington D.C. to Legalize Public Urination  —  It'll also cut “the maximum penalties for offenses such as burglaries, carjackings and robberies.”  —  When your whole city's a toilet, why not embrace it?  —  The D.C. Council is expected to take the first of two votes Tuesday on a massive rewrite of its criminal code.

Elon Musk's Twitter is working on paid-video feature with ‘high’ risk  —  The tool would let video creators charge users for access.  The team working on it flagged big potential pitfalls.  —  Elon Musk's Twitter is pushing ahead with plans to charge for content, including videos, on the social media site.

Widespread Racial Bias Found in Home Appraisals  —  Researchers found evidence of a persistent practice that gives higher values to homes when the occupants are white, and devalue them if the owners are people of color.  —  White homeowners can expect their homes' values to increase at twice …

Trump insists the United States is ‘rigged, crooked and evil’  —  A former American president described the United States as “evil.”  This generated almost no attention whatsoever.  Why is that?  —  As Donald Trump's legal troubles mount, the former president turned to his social media platform …

The Untold Story of ‘Russiagate’ and the Road to War in Ukraine  —  Russia's meddling in Trump-era politics was more directly connected to the current war than previously understood.  —  To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.