The ‘Woke Mind Virus’ Is Eating Away at Republicans' Brains  —  There are a few reasons to think that President Biden might lose his bid for re-election next year, even if Donald Trump is once more — for the third straight time — the Republican nominee.  —  There's the Electoral College …

McCarthy to meet with Biden on debt ceiling  —  House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has accepted an invitation to meet with President Joe Biden on May 9 about the debt ceiling, according to a source familiar, setting the stage for a high-stakes moment in the debt ceiling standoff.

How DeSantis accidentally handed Disney a potent weapon against him  —  When the Walt Disney Co. went looking for evidence to feature in its new lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, its lawyers found much of what they needed in DeSantis's own recently published memoir.

Leonard Leo used Federalist Society contact to obtain $1.6 billion donation  —  The society's close ties to Leo's network raise questions about its nonpartisan, non-political status.  —  Leonard Leo, who helped to choose judicial nominees for former President Donald Trump …

Muslim NJ mayor demands answers after being turned away from White House Eid celebration  —  The longest-serving Muslim mayor in New Jersey said he was stunned after he got a call Monday afternoon disinviting him from an annual Eid al-Fitr celebration at the White House while he was in his car just miles away from the event.

Republican-controlled states target college students' voting power ahead of high-stakes 2024 elections  —  Republican-controlled legislatures around the country have moved to erect new barriers to voting for high school and college students in what state lawmakers describe as an effort to clamp down on potential voter fraud.

AOC says Feinstein should resign, won't primary Gillibrand in 2024  —  Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is calling on Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign, the latest sign of pressure the California Democrat faces from her own party to step down amid her extended absence from the Senate.

Biden Isn't the Only Official Who Could Pardon Trump  —  If the former president is convicted, there are a range of ways that he might be pardoned for his crimes.  —  Now that the criminal justice system has begun bringing charges against former President Donald Trump …

Vice Is Said to Be Headed for Bankruptcy  —  The company, which was once valued at $5.7 billion, has been struggling to find a buyer this year.  —  Vice, the brash digital-media disrupter that charmed giants like Disney and Fox into investing before a stunning crash-landing …

Biden admin asks for 1,500 troops at US-Mexico border  —  The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.

CBS News poll on how 2024 GOP presidential primary race could be Donald Trump v. Trump fatigue  —  To the extent the Republican primary is a contest at all right now, it looks like it's one between Donald Trump and a sentiment one might call “Trump fatigue.”  —  And Trump is winning that matchup easily.

Bush v. Gore docs among new releases from Justice Stevens archives  —  The Library of Congress is releasing a new trove of documents detailing the bulk of Justice John Paul Stevens' tenure on the court, including the crucial decision in the 2000 election.  —  WASHINGTON — Internal documents concerning …

Photog Was Warned Over Taking White House Creepshots  —  Multiple complaints have been made about a freelancer taking candid shots of female reporters at the White House, sometimes when they were exiting the bathroom. … It turns out that notorious gadfly Simon Ateba isn't the only journalist …

Job openings fall to lowest level in two years amid recession fears  —  The number of job openings in the United States tumbled below 9.6 million in March, the lowest level in about two years.  —  There were 9.59 million job openings across all sectors that month, according to the Bureau …

Writers Guild of America Calls Strike, Effective Tuesday, May 2  —  LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK - Following the unanimous recommendation of the WGA Negotiating Committee, the Council of the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), and the Board of Directors of the Writers Guild of America West …

There Could Be a New Batch of Battleground States in 2024  —  Close presidential elections are a defining feature of our political era.  And thanks to the Electoral College system, that means each contest is really waged in a handful of battleground states, which draw the bulk of campaign spending and candidate elbow grease.

Watch live: Senate Judiciary holds Supreme Court ethics hearing after Clarence Thomas reports  —  The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on the subject of ethical standards for the Supreme Court following news of several instances of potentially questionable behavior by Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch.

Texas Guv Walks Back Statement Calling Shooting Victims ‘Illegal Immigrants’  —  Though it appears at least one of the victims was in the country legally, the suspected gunman was apparently deported from the U.S. at least four times.  —  A day after he went out of his way to characterize …

‘We Keep The Faith’: Biden Says U.S. Is Working To Bring Evan Gershkovich Home  —  The Wall Street Journal reporter said he was “deeply touched by all the letters” of support he has received while he remains held in Russia's Lefortovo prison.  —  President Joe Biden this weekend …

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Third Consecutive Anti-Crime, Pro-Public Safety Legislative Package  —  TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law his third consecutive anti-crime, pro-public safety legislative package.  The bills enacted by the Governor strengthen pre-trial detention …

Twitter Users Slam CNN For Scheduling Donald Trump ‘Town Hall’ Meeting  —  Former MSNBC anchor Keith Olbermann said the cable network is “committing journalistic suicide” by giving the ex-president a outlet to spread more lies.  —  CNN may think hosting a “town hall” meeting with Donald Trump …

Youngkin says he won't embark on presidential campaign ‘this year’  —  It was, for the first time, a one-word answer to the question all the political pundits ask about Gov. Glenn Youngkin.  —  Wall Street Journal editor-at-large Gerard Baker asked Youngkin on Monday at a “Governing America” …