Federal judge tosses Tennessee's controversial anti-drag law, declares it unconstitutional  —  In a significant win for LGBTQ advocates, a federal judge has tossed out Tennessee's controversial law restricting drag performances, after hearings in which the law's necessity and broad language were questioned.

DeSantis suggests Trump doesn't understand the ‘woke’ threat to America  —  2024 Republican presidential nomination showdown: Trump and DeSantis trade verbal fire over the term ‘woke’  —  DES MOINES, IOWA - The current top two contenders for the Republican presidential nomination are trading verbal fire over the term “woke.”

Franklin Man Arrested And Charged With Threatening To Kill A U.S. Senator  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Hampshire  —  CONCORD - A Franklin, NH man has been charged in connection with threatening to kill a United States Senator.

Senate Republicans once again voluntarily cede their negotiating power  —  The Senate GOP decided to stay out of talks over the debt ceiling and budget, only to learn that this meant accepting a deal they didn't like at all  —  Congressional bureau chief  —  Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell …

Grand jury in Trump classified documents case expected to meet this coming week after hiatus  —  A grand jury that has been hearing evidence in the case against former President Donald Trump is expected to meet this coming week in Washington after a lull.  —  The federal grand jury …

Temecula school board president calls Harvey Milk ‘pedophile’ before book banning vote  —  An ugly scene played out at the Temecula Valley School Board meeting as they voted 3-2 to reject an elementary school social studies book that contained information about pioneering California gay rights figure Harvey Milk.

Chinese warship nearly hits U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait during joint Canada-U.S. mission  —  Exclusive video captures Chinese warship nearly hitting U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait  —  A Chinese warship came within 150 yards of hitting American destroyer USS Chung-Hoon …

Donald Trump Is Promising Peace In A Second Term.  War With Iran Seems More Likely.  —  Trump is so focused on the Islamic Republic that he reportedly kept a document about it that he knew was classified after he left office.  With global concern mounting over Iran's nuclear program, his volatility poses serious risk.

Scoop: House Democrat's bill would mandate AI disclosure  —  Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) is introducing legislation that would require the products of generative artificial intelligence to be accompanied by a disclaimer, Axios has learned.  —  Why it matters: AI is improving at a record pace.

DNA Test Proves Ex-Wrestler Not Lauren Boebert's Father  —  Stan Lane has been dogged by accusations that he got the congresswoman's mother pregnant during a brief affair. … For years, Rep. Lauren Boebert's mother has maintained that a retired professional wrestler named Stan Lane …