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 …

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 …

'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 …

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.

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.

Summers Sees No Systemic Risk From SVB If Depositors Protected  —  Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said the meltdown of SVB Financial Group shouldn't pose a risk to the financial system as long as depositors are made whole.  —  “What is absolutely imperative is that …

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.

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.

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.

Tennessee congressman Andrew Ogles's résumé is too good to be true  —  The Fact Checker … — Rep. Andrew Ogles (R-Tenn.), speaking to supporters while running for election, July 23  —  Ogles, a newly elected member of Congress, has been the subject of news reports …

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.

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.

Kevin McCarthy's limited foresight gets him into trouble (again)  —  House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has earned a reputation as a chess player who can't think more than one move at a time.  —  House Speaker Kevin McCarthy did not immediately explain why in the world he agreed …

Boebert praises high rural teen birth rates while announcing first grandchild  —  Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is announcing that she'll soon be “a 36-year-old grandmother,” while praising “rural conservative communities” that “value life.”  —  The Colorado Republican revealed that the girlfriend …

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 …

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

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.

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 …

The Messenger, a Media Start-Up, Aims to Build a Newsroom Fast  —  The company, which will begin operating in May, plans to have around 550 journalists covering entertainment, politics and sports within a year.  —  Jimmy Finkelstein's winding career in publishing has included running …

Michigan legislature votes to repeal 1931 state abortion ban  —  Michigan's Democratic-majority legislature has voted to repeal a state abortion ban from 1931, sending the bill to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's (D) desk for a signature.  —  The Michigan state Senate approved a bill on Wednesday …

The Polls Were Historically Accurate In 2022  —  We've updated our pollster ratings.  —  By Nathaniel Rakich  —  Mar. 10, 2023, at 6:00 AM  —  Let's give a big round of applause to the pollsters.  Measuring public opinion is, in many ways, harder than ever — and yet …

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) …

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 …

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.

Saudi Arabia and Iran Agree to Restore Ties, in Talks Hosted by China  —  The deal between regional rivals underlines China's growing economic and political importance in the Middle East, and what some analysts say is waning American influence.  —  RIYADH, Saudi Arabia …