Senate votes to overturn Biden's student loan relief program  —  Biden has said he'll veto the measure, but his loan forgiveness program faces its true test at the Supreme Court, which is expected to rule on a challenge to the plan this month.  —  The Senate voted largely along party lines Thursday …

AI-Controlled Drone Goes Rogue, Kills Human Operator in USAF Simulated Test  —  The Air Force's Chief of AI Test and Operations said “it killed the operator because that person was keeping it from accomplishing its objective.”  —  An AI-enabled drone killed its human operator …

In a deep red Florida county, a student-teacher revolt shames the right  —  By now, it's obvious that the reactionary culture warriors who want to reshape American education are inspiring a serious liberal counter-mobilization in response.  Remarkably, this backlash to the backlash …

Former Los Angeles Dodger Steve Garvey weighs U.S. Senate bid  —  Former Los Angeles Dodgers icon Steve Garvey is considering running for the open U.S. Senate seat in California as a Republican, a move that would immediately upend the 2024 race, according to several GOP state party insiders …

Months of distrust inside Trump legal team led to top lawyer's departure  —  Exclusive: Two Trump lawyers considered a ‘murder-suicide pact’ where one would resign if the other was fired  —  Donald Trump's legal team for months has weathered deep distrust and interpersonal conflict …

Ron DeSantis praised Anthony Fauci for Covid response in spring 2020 for ‘really doing a good job’  —  Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is attacking former President Donald Trump for “turning the country over to [Dr. Anthony] Fauci in March 2020” but DeSantis was praising …

When the Neighbors Don't Share Your Vision (and That Vision Involves ‘Transformers’ Statues)  —  A professor decorated a sidewalk in Georgetown with 10-foot sculptures of Bumblebee and Optimus Prime.  The well-heeled locals were not pleased.  —  Reporting from Georgetown in Washington, D.C.

Unions are relieved as the Supreme Court leaves the right to strike intact  —  The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday handed a victory to business interests in a labor dispute, but the win was more of a whimper than a roar.  —  By an 8-to-1 vote, the high court ruled against unionized truck drivers …

'I don't want reality': Senator's gaffe draws laughs during hearing  —  Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) misspoke during a Senate hearing, drawing laughter from the audience.  Source: CNN

J6 Unmasked: Security footage shows Pelosi evacuating Hollywood-style from Capitol as daughter films  —  Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has described having to evacuate a riotous Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 as traumatic.  But Capitol Police security footage obtained by Just the News shows …

Trump Loses NHGOP Rep's Endorsement to DeSantis Over Treatment of Fox News Host  —  Donald Trump's treatment of his former spokesperson, Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany, has cost him the support of a New Hampshire GOP state representative.  And, NHGOP insiders say, the repercussions …

Meta threatens news ban in California over bill requiring it to share ad revenue  —  Facebook parent Meta Platforms is threatening to ban users in California from sharing news on its website if the state passes a bill that would require online platforms to pay fees to news publishers.

Ron DeSantis loses his temper with a reporter: ‘Are you blind?’  —  The Florida governor became agitated when a reporter asked him why he wasn't taking questions from New Hampshire voters.  —  LACONIA, N.H. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lashed out at a reporter — twice barking “Are you blind?”

Biden trips and falls onstage at Air Force Academy commencement ceremony  —  President Biden tripped and fell onstage at the commencement ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado on Thursday as he returned to his seat after nearly two hours of shaking hands with graduates.

With Hannah Gadsby's 'It's Pablo-matic,' the Joke's on the Brooklyn Museum  —  The Australian comedian turns curator in a show about Picasso's complicated legacy.  But it's women artists the exhibition really shortchanges.  —  If you studied art history or another of the humanities in the 1990s or 2000s …

Scoop: Hunter Biden lawyer deposes laptop shop owner  —  Hunter Biden's lawyer on Wednesday deposed John Paul Mac Isaac, the Delaware computer repair shop owner who says Biden left behind a laptop in 2019 that later became public, according to two people familiar with the deposition.

Republicans are spending millions on turnout operations that are deeply flawed, insiders say  —  “That's why we're losing elections,” one Republican field veteran said of the conservative canvassing apparatus.  “Nobody wants to admit it.”  —  A few weeks before last fall's midterm elections …

Dee-Santis or Deh-Santis?  His team won't say  —  Some presidential candidates struggle to nail their message.  Ron DeSantis is struggling to nail his NAME. … - The video announcing his presidential campaign.  — A radio interview in South Carolina, in which he told listeners to go to “RonDee-Santis.com.”

Yet another home insurance giant quietly stops writing new policies in California  —  Allstate has stopped writing new homeowner, condominium and commercial insurance policies in California, the company confirmed to The Chronicle.  —  The insurer, the fourth largest property …

Pentagon buying Starlink dishes for Ukraine after funding dispute with SpaceX  —  DoD confirms deal months after Musk said he'd “keep funding Ukraine for free.”  —  The US Defense Department confirmed today that it is buying Starlink satellite broadband service for use in Ukraine.

Trump Ally Roger Stone Admits on Hot Mic He Makes Up Stories to Bend Trump to His Will  —  Roger Stone got candid about his influence over Donald Trump by explaining how he psychologically maneuvers the former president into saying whatever he wants him to say.

There's Unsettling New Evidence About William Rehnquist's Views on Segregation  —  This is part of Opinionpalooza, Slate's coverage of the major decisions from the Supreme Court this June.  We're working to change the way the media covers the Supreme Court.  Join us!

“An Attempt to Fool Voters”: Ohio GOP Sets Up Vote To Weaken Direct Democracy  —  Republicans rushed an Aug. 8 election to change the rules for constitutional amendment referendums in advance of a potential fall vote on abortion.  —  An abortion rights protest outside the Ohio statehouse (Flickr/ Paul Becker/Becker1999)

Supreme Court vetoes efforts to limit anti-fraud law aimed at government contractors  —  The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday revived two whistleblower lawsuits that allege Safeway and SuperValu overcharged the government for prescription drugs to the tune of $200 million.

Kaine introduces amendment to strip Manchin-backed pipeline from debt ceiling bill  —  Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) on Thursday added an amendment to the House-passed debt-ceiling bill that seeks to strip approval for a controversial pipeline backed by fellow Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin (W.Va.).

Oath Keeper Throws Stewart Rhodes Under the Bus During Sentencing  —  ‘DERANGED’  —  Roberto Minuta was one of many members of the Oath Keepers who participated in the Jan. 6 riot.  But on Thursday, he slammed the group's leadership as he faced his sentencing for his actions at the Capitol.

John Durham Fabricated His Basis to Criminalize Oppo Research  —  I'd like to talk about Durham's treatment of what he calls the “Clinton Plan” in his report, an attempt to criminalize Hillary's effort to hold Trump politically accountable for his coziness with Russia.

Bill Cosby faces new sexual assault lawsuits after states extend statutes of limitations  —  Former Playboy model Victoria Valentino has publicly accused Cosby of drugging and raping her in 1969, and accusers in Nevada are planning legal action thanks to “look back window” laws.

Big Bipartisan Moment Hurt the Freedom Caucus's Feelings  —  Plus: Trump is skipping the first big candidate event in Iowa.  —  ∙ Paid  —  Good afternoon and welcome to Press Pass, The Bulwark's twice-a-week glimpse into the halls of Congress, the campaign trail, and sundry Washington weirdness.

Trump in Iowa: Latest reports of mishandling classified documents latest ‘fake news’  —  Trump also said: ‘Sometimes you need drama in order to get the job done’  —  URBANDALE — Former President Donald Trump said Thursday in Iowa the latest reports that he knowingly mishandled classified documents …

Trump's Smoking Tape?  —  “It's not inconceivable that Trump could be wearing an ankle bracelet when and if he delivers his acceptance address at the Republican National Convention.”  — David Frum, The Atlantic, May 7, 2023  —  During my podcast with former RNC chair Michael Steele yesterday …

FBI director will let top Republican LOOK at Biden ‘criminal scheme’ document: Chris Wray offers compromise on ‘$5million bribery’ memo to avoid contempt charges  — The internal unclassified FD-1023 form apparently details an ‘arrangement’ for an exchange of money for policy decisions, the Republicans have said

Nearly 10K photos from Hunter Biden's laptop hit the web: ‘Truth and transparency’  —  Nudity and private information — like Social Security and credit card numbers — redacted from photos  —  A trove of photos from Hunter Biden's laptop has been made available to the public through a new website that launched Thursday.

Could Hunter Biden be the next poster child for Second Amendment rights?  —  The president's son is under investigation for potentially breaking the law banning drug users from owning guns - but the law's constitutionality faces growing challenges.  —  Hunter Biden could soon find himself …