New York prosecutors offer Trump a chance to testify before grand jury  —  The offer is mandatory under state law but may mark a significant development years after the start of the probe  —  NEW YORK — Former president Donald Trump has been invited by the Manhattan district attorney …

Ron DeSantis Loves to Bash the Press.  Will That Playbook Work in a Presidential Race?  —  The Florida governor has cultivated a combative approach to handling the media, skipping most mainstream outlets in favor of friendly blogs or Rupert Murdoch's publications.

Here's Why the Science Is Clear That Masks Work  —  The debate over masks' effectiveness in fighting the spread of the coronavirus intensified recently when a respected scientific nonprofit said its review of studies assessing measures to impede the spread of viral illnesses found it was …

Trump Is Losing His Grip on the Grassroots  —  Republican grassroots leaders are increasingly losing interest in former President Donald Trump — and eyeing Ron DeSantis for the 2024 presidential campaign.  —  That's according to a new survey I conducted with GOP county chairs across the country …

The Biden Admin panders to climate activists.  I won't support their nominees.  —  European conflict, global crises, persistent inflation, rising energy prices and the fear of a coming recession have placed America and the world at a critical crossroads, with much of these challenges centered on one defining issue: energy security.

Tucker Carlson knows his viewers want to be lied to  —  Their feelings don't care about your facts.  —  Aaron Rupar and davidrlurie  —  After Fox News's Tucker Carlson teamed up with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to recast the insurrectionists of January 6 as righteous victims, many were struck by Carlson's astounding shamelessness.

BBC will not broadcast Attenborough episode over fear of rightwing backlash  —  Exclusive: Decision to make episode about natural destruction available only on iPlayer angers programme-makers  —  The BBC has decided not to broadcast an episode of David Attenborough's flagship new series …

House conservatives issue new spending demands in debt ceiling debate  —  The House Freedom Caucus insisted on steeper spending cuts than some GOP lawmakers had been considering, along with caps on future spending, as the fight over the debt ceiling intensifies

The United States has a debt problem.  Biden's budget won't solve it.  —  An unfortunate mind-set has grown among our nation's leaders.  It is that the United States can overspend by more than $1 trillion a year indefinitely.  Lawmakers assured the country that spending increases …

Russia-linked individuals working to trigger insurrection against Moldovan government, US believes  —  The US intelligence community believes that individuals with ties to Russian intelligence are planning to stage protests in Moldova to try to foment a manufactured insurrection …

What the Neocons Got Wrong … Shortly after September 11, 2001, I became known as a “neoconservative.”  The term was a bit puzzling, because I wasn't new to conservatism; I had been on the right ever since I could remember.  But the “neocon” label came to be used after 9/11 to denote …

In Florida, far-right groups look to seize the moment  —  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It's an unseasonably cool January evening.  Helicopters buzz overhead as a NFL playoff game gets underway.  In a downtown alley not far from the stadium, masked men have their sights on the 37-story Wells Fargo Center.

GOP's Graham Plans Carbon-Import Fee as Idea Gains With Party  —  Another Republican senator said he's planning to introduce legislation that would slap tariffs on carbon-intensive imports, an idea gaining traction with the GOP as a climate solution.  —  “It's time to take the gloves off …

Meet the ‘Ghost’ Woman Fox Relied on for Voter Fraud Claims  —  “Cactus artist” Marlene Bourne claims she might be a ghost and Antonin Scalia was hunted for sport.  Her ideas got airtime on Fox News. … A voting machine company's $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News has rocked …

Jury can see ‘Access Hollywood’ tape in E. Jean Carroll's rape case against Trump, federal judge rules  —  Former President Donald Trump cannot keep E. Jean Carroll from showing a jury the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape that nearly derailed his 2016 campaign in a lawsuit accusing him of rape, a federal judge ruled.

'I'm really, really sorry.' Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally apologizes after uproar over social media posts  —  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, in an exclusive interview Thursday, apologized after the uproar over his interactions with provocative posts on social media …

Micronesia's President Writes Bombshell Letter on China's ‘Political Warfare’  —  Outgoing President David Panuelo released a lengthy letter detailing Beijing's efforts to bribe and bully Micronesian leaders - and exploring the possibility of recognizing Taiwan instead.

Meta is building a decentralized, text-based social network  —  Is this the Twitter replacement we've been waiting for? … Twitter's decline is paving the way for other platforms to build next-generation replacements.  And now the biggest player in the game is getting involved …

Saudi Arabia and Iran Agree to Re-establish Ties in Talks Hosted by China  —  The two regional rivals agreed to reactivate a lapsed security cooperation agreement and reopen embassies within two months.  —  RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia and Iran reached an agreement that paves …

Conservative Witness Admits Potential Chaos From CFPB Court Case  —  The witness said that the Supreme Court finding CFPB's funding unconstitutional ‘could result in significant problems throughout the financial system.’  —  Chairman Andy Barr (R-KY), left, and Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) …

Hamburg shooting: Seven killed in attack on Jehovah's Witness hall  —  Seven people, including an unborn baby, have been killed in a shooting at a Jehovah's Witness meeting hall in the German city of Hamburg, police say.  —  They say the gunman acted alone in Thursday's attack, and later took his own life.

Robert Blake, ‘Baretta’ Star Acquitted in Wife's Murder, Dies at 89  —  His film and TV career began with “Our Gang” comedies and was highlighted by a performance as a mass killer in “In Cold Blood.”  But he led a tempestuous life.  —  Robert Blake, an actor whose career portraying gritty characters …

Elon Musk Is Planning a Texas Utopia—His Own Town  —  The entrepreneur is laying plans for a new community outside Austin next to Boring and SpaceX facilities, dubbed Snailbrook  —  AUSTIN, Texas—Elon Musk is planning to build his own town on part of thousands of acres of newly purchased pasture …

House votes to declassify info about origins of COVID-19  —  The House voted unanimously Friday to declassify U.S. intelligence information about the origins of COVID-19, a sweeping show of bipartisan support near the third anniversary of the start of the deadly pandemic.

Daily Wire Host Michael Knowles Mocks Trans Supporters in Hate-Filled Speech  —  Michael Knowles' speech at the University of Buffalo was delayed by protesters, who also made it inside.  —  Transphobic political commentator Michael Knowles delivered a hate-filled speech at the University …

Guacamaya Leaks and the Ayotzinapa Case  —  For more information, contact:  —  202-994-7000 or nsarchiv@gwu.edu  —  Regions  —  Project  —  Hide/Unhide Taxonomies  —  Guacamaya Background  —  Guacamaya is an anonymous hacking collective that targets extractive industries and government agencies in Latin America.

Why the Mental Health of Liberal Girls Sank First and Fastest  —  Evidence for Lukianoff's reverse CBT hypothesis  —  In May 2014, Greg Lukianoff invited me to lunch to talk about something he was seeing on college campuses that disturbed him.  Greg is the president of FIRE …