Sen. Kyrsten Sinema: Why I'm registering as an independent  —  The Arizona senator explains why she has left the Democratic Party.  —  There's a disconnect between what everyday Americans want and deserve from our politics, and what political parties are offering.

Justice Department asks judge to hold Trump team in contempt over Mar-a-Lago case  —  The request came after months of mounting frustration from the Justice Department with the former president's lawyers.  —  Prosecutors have urged a federal judge to hold Donald Trump's office in contempt …

Brittney Griner should have never had to be in Russia in the first place  —  WNBA players can earn upward of $1 million by taking their talents outside the United States.  Brittney Griner shows us how perilous this can be. … Seven-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner's detention …

Just What Did the Times Walkout Change?  —  As they have been threatening to do for months now, the New York Times newsroom went on a one-day strike today.  —  As a reader, you might not have noticed.  The paper got its Brittney Griner-is-free scoop out on a push notification before the Washington Post did.

Trump's 2024 Campaign So Far Is an Epic Act of Self-Sabotage  —  But is this really the end of an error?  —  The official campaign for the 2024 Republican Presidential nomination is barely three weeks old, but there is one clear takeaway so far: Donald Trump is running against himself—and losing.

First on CNN: January 6 committee considers criminal referrals for at least 4 others besides Trump  —  The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection is considering criminal referrals for at least four individuals in addition to former President Donald Trump, multiple sources told CNN.

Biden earned political capital this fall.  He's quietly spending it.  —  White House officials and senior Democrats believe the party's better-than-expected fall has relieved considerable pressure on Joe Biden to act quickly on a reelection bid.  —  But they're still making moves.

Energy department official accused of stealing luggage from Las Vegas airport  —  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An energy department official is accused of stealing luggage from Harry Reid International Airport, the 8 News Now Investigators learned Thursday.  —  A felony warrant was issued for Sam Brinton …

Indicted sponsor of Florida's 'don't say gay' bill resigns from Legislature  —  One day after being indicted on charges of money laundering and wire fraud, state Republican Rep. Joe Harding of Ocala announced his resignation from Florida's House of Representatives.

Private RNC member emails reveal anger to Trump, frustration with McDaniel's response to him  —  A handful of Republican National Committee members denounced former President Donald Trump, with one pushing for fellow members and RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to forcefully condemn his decision …

Inside the Herschel Walker campaign fiasco  —  Back in August during the heat of one of the most important Senate races in the country, Herschel Walker's campaign staffers were preoccupied with a dog. … - “Alvin the Beagle” was a star of Sen. Raphael Warnock's campaign ads …

Congress passes same-sex marriage protection, despite tearful plea from Vicky Hartzler  —  Before Rep. Vicky Hartzler became a member of Congress, she was the face of the movement in Missouri to ban gay marriage.  She traveled across the state in 2004, urging Missourians to add an amendment …

Oil leak shuts down Keystone Pipeline  —  WASHINGTON COUNTY (KSNT) - The massive Keystone Pipeline has been shut down after oil was found to be leaking into a Kansas creek.  —  TC Energy said it shut down the pipeline at 8 p.m. Wednesday after a pressure drop in the system.

House Republicans brace for doomsday scenario if McCarthy falls short of 218 votes for speaker  —  As a right-wing faction threatens to tank his speakership ambitions, House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy delivered a promise: “I'll never leave,” making clear he has no plans to drop out of the race …