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 …

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 …

Ron DeSantis is just getting started with his rightwing agenda.  That should worry us all  —  It's appalling to see the media lavish DeSantis with so much fawning coverage.  Especially after all he has done  —  The Florida governor Ron DeSantis likes to brag that he's just getting started with his rightwing agenda.

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 …

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.

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 …

'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 …

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.

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.

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

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.

George Santos says he's ‘innocent’ of allegation he orchestrated credit card skimming scheme  —  Embattled Rep. George Santos on Friday said he was “innocent” of an allegation that he had orchestrated a credit card skimming operation in 2017 in Seattle that led to the guilty plea and deportation of a Brazilian man.

Live Coverage and Analysis: SVB Fallout Spreads Across Markets  —  I just got off the phone with Odeon Capital analyst Dick Bove.  He says if the government doesn't stabilize the situation, other California banks could be hit by withdrawals:  — “There's gotta be definitive government action.

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 …

Man claiming sexual misconduct by CPAC leader accused of sexual battery  —  The longtime Republican campaign aide who has leveled sexual misconduct allegations against Matt Schlapp, the influential leader of the Conservative Political Action Conference, was accused last month of sexual battery.

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 …

I once admired Russell Brand.  But his grim trajectory shows us where politics is heading  —  In an age of distortion, public figures have powerful tools and a responsibility.  This is an object lesson in how that can go wrong  —  n 2014, the Guardian asked me to nominate my hero of the year.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

JPMorgan must hand over CEO Dimon's records in Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit  —  A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) to hand over more documents concerning Chief Executive Jamie Dimon to the U.S. Virgin Islands for the territory's lawsuit accusing the bank of aiding in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking.

Jane Fonda Offers Final Solution to Pro-Lifers: ‘Murder’ Them  —  Text to Speech Font Size  —  Far-left extremist Jane Fonda said the quiet part out loud during her Friday appearance on ABC's The View while hawking her new movie.  When asked by co-host Joy Behar for a solution to the proliferation …

A former TikTok employee is secretly fighting the company on Capitol Hill  —  His claims of data-security flaws, which the company disputes, underscore how seriously Congress has begun taking the wildly popular short-video app with more than 100 million users nationwide.

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 …