Trump's weird weapon: Bad news  —  Call it the Trump Law of Inverse Reactions: Everything that would seem to hurt the former president only makes him stronger. … - This dynamic is similar to the stunning election of 2016.  —  Former President Trump, in the past few months, has:

Melania fully behind Trump's 2024 campaign, says it would be a ‘privilege’ to serve as first lady again  —  Melania Trump would focus on ‘Be Best’ initiatives focused on children if first lady for a second term  —  EXCLUSIVE: Melania Trump supports her husband's re-election campaign …

Michael Cohen accuses Trump of using $500m lawsuit for witness intimidation  —  Trump's former fixer is being sued by ex-president for allegedly spreading false information and breaching contractual obligations  —  Donald Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen on Monday asked a federal judge …

Cheney launches New Hampshire TV ad slashing Trump  —  First on NBC News: The former House member previously said she would do everything in her power to prevent Trump from becoming president again.  —  MANCHESTER, N.H. — Liz Cheney isn't a presidential candidate — at least not yet.

FBI disrupts Russian hacking tool used to steal information from foreign governments  —  The FBI announced Tuesday that it has disrupted a network of hacked computers that Russian spies have used for years to steal sensitive information from at least 50 countries, including NATO governments.

Elon Musk's obsession with anti-white bias  —  On May 1, Jordan Neely, an unhoused subway busker and Michael Jackson impersonator with a history of mental illness, was killed on the F train in New York City.  At about 2:30 in the afternoon, Neely entered a subway car and began screaming that he was hungry and thirsty.

Senate Judiciary Committee asks GOP megadonor for full accounting of gifts to Thomas  —  Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats have asked GOP megadonor Harlan Crow to provide a list of gifts and trips he gave Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as scrutiny grows over their friendship.

What E. Jean Carroll has to prove to win her case against Donald Trump  —  New York CNN —  A jury is expected to begin deliberations Tuesday in E. Jean Carroll's civil battery and defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump.  —  The panel in a Manhattan federal courtroom …

Imran Khan, ex-Pakistani PM, is arrested, his party says  —  Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested Tuesday as he appeared in a court in the country's capital, Islamabad, to face charges in multiple graft cases.  Security agents dragged Khan outside and shoved him into an armored car before whisking him away.

Texas mall shooting victims include 2 young sisters, a 3-year-old boy and his parents  —  Families and officials are releasing the names of the eight people killed in a mass shooting at a Texas mall on Saturday.  They include two young sisters, Daniela and Sofia Mendoza …

Far-right faction pushes to oust ‘traitors’ from Georgia GOP  —  A far-right faction that has gained clout in the Georgia GOP wants to give the state party new powers to block candidates from qualifying to run as Republicans if they're deemed to be insufficiently conservative or a “traitor” to the party.

Florida lawmakers want to use radioactive material to pave roads  —  Roads in Florida could soon include phosphogypsum — a radioactive waste material from the fertilizer industry — under a bill lawmakers have sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis.  —  Conservation groups are urging DeSantis to veto the bill …

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine  —  Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced a new security assistance package to reaffirm the steadfast U.S. support for Ukraine, including to bolster its air defenses and sustain its artillery ammunition needs.

Milo Yiannopoulos Caught in Marjorie Taylor Greene-Kanye West Campaign Cash Scandal  —  In the middle of the Venn Diagram between Kanye West and Marjorie Taylor Greene is alt-right influencer Milo Yiannopoulos and a campaign credit card.  —  Alt-right agitator Milo Yiannopoulos used …

Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Aimed At Weakening Public Sector Unions  —  Florida unions have blasted the legislation as a naked power grab meant to hurt the governor's political enemies.  —  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday that he signed a major piece of legislation aimed …

Sister of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer enters New York congressional race  —  Liz Gereghty, a small-business founder and sister of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), announced a Democratic bid Tuesday for a New York congressional seat that Democrats narrowly lost last year and see as one of their …

Americans Lack Confidence in Major Economic Leaders  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the U.S. facing a deadline to increase the nation's debt limit and the threat of an economic recession looming, Americans lack confidence in a variety of key U.S. leaders on economic matters.

Texas Shooter's ‘White Power’ Social Media Posts Revealed After Right-Wing Pundits Cast Doubt on White Supremacist Links  —  The gunman who killed eight people at an Allen, Texas shopping mall over the weekend posted to a social media account discovered by the New York Times, which included …

Republican who called drag shows a threat to kids quits after sex with intern  —  Texas lawmaker gave alcohol to intern, 19, and another young staffer, and had sex with intern when she was intoxicated  —  A Republican Texas state lawmaker who once proposed banning children from attending drag shows …

Biden no longer does press conferences.  That's not acceptable.  —  President Biden hasn't dropped the microphone; he appears to have lost it.  Mr. Biden is turning into a news media evader, and it's harmful to his presidency and the nation.  In the past 100 years, only Presidents Richard M. Nixon …

Russia marks Victory Day with new strikes, but pared-back parade  —  Russia fired cruise missiles at Kyiv on Tuesday and paraded troops across Moscow's Red Square for its annual celebration of victory in World War Two, pared back amid shortages of manpower and arms at the front after a failed winter campaign in Ukraine.

Italy Intends to Exit China Belt and Road Pact as Relations Sour  —  Italy has signaled to the US that it intends to pull out of a controversial investment pact with China before the end of the year.  —  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reassured US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during …