Off the air, Fox News stars blasted the election fraud claims they peddled  —  In the days and weeks after the 2020 elections, the Fox News Channel repeatedly broadcast false claims that then-President Donald Trump had been cheated of victory.  —  Off the air, the network's stars …

‘Unfathomable’: Florida parents, students blast DeSantis idea to nix APs  —  Families may pay more for college without the classes and fall short when they seek admission to competitive schools  —  As news zipped across Florida that the governor had threatened to eliminate Advanced Placement classes …

Trump-Era Officials Were Aware of Suspected Balloons in U.S. Airspace  —  Some in Pentagon suspected China links but didn't reach definitive conclusions  —  Biden: Downed Aerial Objects Not Related to China Spy Balloon  —  Created with sketchtool. … 1x

The Kiss of Death - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Endorsed by George Soros (VIDEO)  —  Florida Governor DeSantis just received the kiss of death.  George Soros has endorsed DeSantis for 2024.  —  This could not be worse for DeSantis.  —  When the devil likes you, you might be doing something wrong.

Republican losers look to run again in '24 — and the party's at odds over how to stop them  —  House and Senate Republicans widely acknowledge that bad candidates cost them seats in the 2022 election.  They just don't agree on what to do about it in 2024.  —  After a midterm cycle …

Exclusive: Trump lawyer hires own attorney in classified documents probe  —  A lawyer for former President Donald Trump retained an attorney to represent himself as prosecutors step up their inquiry into the handling of sensitive documents at Trump's Florida residence, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

Never Say ‘Nice to Meet You’ and 27 Other Rules for Surviving in D.C.  —  Like seemingly everyone else in American journalism, we endlessly debated New York Magazine's viral list of etiquette rules — a long firehose of life advice ideal for getting through the world as a charming, very social New Yorker in 2023.

Under fire, Rick Scott changes plan to exempt Social Security, Medicare from sunsetting  —  Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has amended his 12-point Rescue America plan to say that his proposal to sunset all federal legislation in five years does not apply to Social Security, Medicare or the U.S. Navy.

Bankrupt Alex Jones spends nearly $100,000 a month  —  Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has filed for bankruptcy but has nearly $10m (£8.3m) in assets and spends almost $100,000 (£83,000) a month, according to court filings.  —  He owes almost $1.5bn in court-awarded damages …

2024 Republicans are done with the Affordable Care Act.  It might not be done with them.  —  Republican presidential hopefuls are firing up crowds with attacks on President Biden's age, his spending and border policies, and “wokeness” writ large.  But one go-to applause line from the last several campaigns has gone missing: Obamacare.

Lindsey Graham in GOP hot seat for speedy judicial nominees  —  Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is coming under pressure from conservatives on his panel and outside Congress to slow down consideration of President Biden's judicial nominees.

Time Travel, Brain Scans, and FBI Drop-Ins: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of a QAnon Commune  —  Austin Steinbart lured in roughly a dozen dedicated disciples with a messianic story of his past, living a life “complete with a compound, guns, bitter internal feuds, and showdowns with federal law enforcement …

Immunity acquired from a Covid infection is as protective as vaccination against severe illness and death, study finds  —  Immunity acquired from a Covid infection provides strong, lasting protection against the most severe outcomes of the illness, according to research published Thursday in The Lancet …

Exclusive: FBI says it has ‘contained’ cyber incident on bureau's computer network  —  The FBI has been investigating and working to contain a malicious cyber incident on part of its computer network in recent days, according to people briefed on the matter.

‘Chernobyl 2.0’?  Ohio Train Derailment Spurs Wild Speculation.  —  For many influencers across the political spectrum, claims about the environmental effects of the train derailment have gone far beyond known facts.  —  Stuart Thompson writes about online information flows.

After the Ohio Derailment Disaster, the Rail Industry Can Do Better  —  The recent freight train derailment and chemical fire in eastern Ohio that left thousands of nearby residents fearing for their health was not a one-off tragedy or a random life-imitating-art manifestation of Don DeLillo's classic novel “White Noise.”

Biden remains ‘healthy, vigorous,’ doctor says after physical exam  —  The upcoming contest could again raise questions on the president's age and health.  —  By Toluse Olorunnipa and Yasmeen Abutaleb  —  President Biden remains “a healthy, vigorous, 80-year-old male who is fit …

Businessman, economist, cop, international sex crimes expert?  The stories of Congressman Andy Ogles  —  Congressman places block on confirmation of educational credentials, but NewsChannel 5 digs up an old résumé  —  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — If you believe Middle Tennessee's …

In wake of Ukraine war, U.S. and allies are hunting down Russian spies  —  Officials caution that Russia retains significant capabilities despite exposure of multiple operatives in Europe  —  Among the slumbering passengers on an overnight flight from Miami to Munich last month were two travelers …

My Valentine's Day Date With Bernie Sanders … “When is that?  This weekend?”  Bernie Sanders asked when I greeted him for dinner on February 14 at Young Chow, a Chinese restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue that he likes.  No, I told him, it is Valentine's Day currently, right now, as this very meal is taking place.

Idaho lawmakers introduce legislation to criminalize those who administer COVID vaccines  —  The bill would make administering an mRNA vaccine — a COVID vaccine — a misdemeanor.  —  IDAHO, USA — Two Idaho lawmakers have introduced a bill to charge those who administer mRNA vaccines with a misdemeanor.

Romney, outspoken about his own party, weighs reelection run  —  1 of 4  —  He twice voted in favor of convicting former President Donald Trump in impeachment trials.  He excoriated his fellow senators who objected to certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election.

The senator Biden loves to hate  —  Welcome to POLITICO's West Wing Playbook, your guide to the people and power centers in the Biden administration.  With help from Allie Bice.  —  Over his 36 years in the Senate, JOE BIDEN took pride in establishing friendships across the aisle.