Alexei Navalny ‘seriously ill’ in Russian jail  —  Aides suggest opposition leader may be being poisoned in ‘slow and methodical murder’  —  Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is severely ill and his condition is worsening rapidly, according to a key member of his team who raised …

Leaked secret documents detail up to four additional Chinese spy balloons  —  One balloon flew over a U.S. carrier strike group in the Pacific, and another circumnavigated the globe with sophisticated surveillance technology  —  U.S. intelligence agencies were aware of up to four additional …

Six Takeaways From Trump's New Financial Disclosure  —  In a 101-page filing, Donald J. Trump revealed lower-than-expected values on his social media company and sizable bank loans.  —  Former President Donald J. Trump provided the first look at his post-presidency business dealings on Friday with a new personal financial disclosure.

Trump, in legal peril, draws cheers at NRA convention; Pence draws boos  —  The contrasting receptions reflected Trump's standing as the polling leader in the Republican presidential primary, as well as the challenges confronting Pence as he makes moves toward entering the race

Montana's Looming TikTok Ban Is a Dangerous Tipping Point  —  The state is poised to be the first in the US to block downloads of the popular app, which could ignite a precarious chain reaction for digital rights.  —  Montana lawmakers voted 54-43 today to ban TikTok from operating in the state …

‘United by history, heritage’, Biden tells Mayo crowd  —  Follow all today's developments as Joe Biden continues his trip to Ireland, which will conclude tonight after a public address in Ballina.

CREW files civil and criminal complaint against Clarence Thomas  —  The Department of Justice and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court should investigate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for failing to disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts from and property sales …

Substack CEO Chris Best Doesn't Realize He's Just Become The Nazi Bar  —  I get it.  I totally get it.  Every tech dude comes along and has this thought: “hey, we'll be the free speech social media site.  We won't do any moderation beyond what's required.”  Even Twitter initially thought this.

Rape, Incest Victims Must Show Proof to Get Exception to Florida's New Abortion Ban  —  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Heartbeat Protection Act into law, which bans abortions after six weeks and increases restrictions to the standing exceptions  —  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has doubled …

Tech Executive Was Left to ‘Slowly Die’ After Stabbing, Prosecutors Say  —  Bob Lee was stabbed three times on a dark San Francisco street after what appeared to be an argument over a personal relationship, prosecutors said in court documents.  —  The man accused of killing the tech executive Bob Lee …

Mike Pompeo Says He Won't Run for President in 2024  —  “This isn't our moment,” said Mr. Pompeo, referring to himself and his wife, as he announced that he would not seek the Republican nomination for president.  —  Mike Pompeo, who served in the Trump administration as director of the C …

India's Population Surpasses China's, Shifting the World's ‘Center of Gravity’  —  The new global order reflects deep changes in both countries, with economic and geopolitical consequences  —  NEW DELHI—China's population has reigned as the largest in the world for more than two centuries.

Marjorie Taylor Greene spent more than $65,000 in campaign funds on home fence  —  Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) spent more than $65,000 on fencing for her home this year using campaign funds, according to an analysis of Federal Election Commission records.

Parler Shut Down by New Owner: ‘A Twitter Clone’ for Conservatives Is Not a ‘Viable Business’  —  Deal comes after Kanye West made failed bid for social network company last year  —  Parler, the self-described “uncancelable free-speech social platform” that catered to right-wing users …

Jailed WSJ Reporter in Letter Home Says He Is ‘Not Losing Hope’  —  Handwritten letter in Russian is first direct communication Evan Gershkovich has had with his family  —  Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, in his first letter to his family since being arrested in Russia …

Lauren Boebert's Son Fails to Show in Court — Unbeknownst to Mom  —  Lauren Boebert with her son Tyler. … On Monday, April 10, Representative Lauren Boebert's eldest son, Tyler, was supposed to appear in court for a mandatory review hearing related to a September 2022 car crash that left …

Sarah Sanders blames ‘design error’ for form asking job applicants to name something nice about her  —  The office of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR) is blaming a controversial state job application form demanding prospective hires write a short essay on what they admire about her most on a …

Donald Trump's 2023 financial disclosures  —  Below is Donald Trump's 2023 financial disclosure, which he is required to file as a candidate for federal office.  —  Support our fight for accountability for the insurrection  —  CREW counters corruption, exposes dark money, and fights for accountability for the insurrection.

Dianne Feinstein digs in  —  The senator's confidants and allies scoff at her detractors and are firing back.  —  Dianne Feinstein is once more displaying the stubborn approach that's powered her storied career as pressure mounts on her to return to Washington or resign.

Minneapolis to pay $8.9M over Derek Chauvin's actions before George Floyd's death  —  Two lawsuits stemmed from arrests in 2017 — three years before Chauvin killed Floyd during an arrest captured on video that sparked protests worldwide.  —  The city of Minneapolis agreed Thursday …