Trump Asked About I.R.S. Inquiry of F.B.I. Officials, Ex-Aide Says Under Oath  —  In a court filing, John Kelly, who was a chief of staff under Donald Trump, said the former president had asked about having the tax agency look into Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2023  —  Dear Friends and Supporters Across America:  —  Nothing matters to me more in the 2024 cycle than winning a blowout victory for the party of democracy and freedom.  —  We Democrats may not be perfect but we fight hard every day for the Constitution and the common good of the people.

What history reveals about the biggest new power player in US politics  —  Editor's Note: Nicole Hemmer is an associate professor of history and director of the Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Center for the Study of the Presidency at Vanderbilt University.  She is the author of “Partisans …

‘Sound of Freedom’ is a box office hit whose star embraces QAnon  —  The low-budget film about child sex trafficking almost topped the box office on July 4.  But its star Jim Caviezel has linked it to the QAnon movement.  —  A casual moviegoer might not get why anyone is upset about …

Is Russia purging Wagner Group troops in Africa?  —  A video obtained by NBC News that appears to show Wagner operatives in the Central African Republican is raising questions about a possible purge of the group by Moscow.  —  Video appears to show dozens of Wagner Group mercenaries in Africa

Elon Musk sues Wachtell law firm to recoup fees from Twitter buyout  —  Elon Musk has sued the elite law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to recover most of a $90 million fee it received from Twitter for defeating his bid to walk away from his $44 billion buyout of the social media company.

Top Republicans are gearing up to investigate the Hunter Biden case.  Here's what to know  —  The Republican chairmen of three key House committees are joining forces to probe the Justice Department's handling of charges against Hunter Biden after making sweeping claims about misconduct at the agency.

Trump Staffs Up in Nevada to Make It His Primary ‘Firewall’ State  —  In 2016, Trump used the Silver State to slap down his closest rivals — one of the clearest signs he was on his way to winning the nomination.  He hopes to do it again. … Of the four early presidential primary states …

Trump-appointed judge gives a ‘break’ to Jan. 6 rioter who wants to be a police officer  —  Tyler Bensch, who used bear spray during the Capitol attack, was sentenced to probation and 60 days home detention instead of the nine months in prison sought by prosecutors.

Threads backtracks flagging right-wing users for spreading disinformation  —  Regardless, right-wing Twitter users already hate Threads. … If you regularly spread “false information” online, Threads already knows.  The platform apparently flagged those accounts on launch …

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten will be paroled, lawyer says, after Gov. Newsom drops effort to block her freedom  —  California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has repeatedly blocked efforts for Van Houten to be paroled, said Friday he would not challenge her release on parole at the State Supreme Court.

Elon Musk signs onto letter pledging Tesla's commitment to China's ‘core socialist values’ to continue operations in the country  — Tesla made the promise to compete fairly in the country's car market at the China Auto Forum in Shanghai on Thursday  — The letter Elon Musk, 52 …

How to Sum Up This Supreme Court Term  —  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.  Sign up for the pop-up newsletter to receive our latest updates, and support our work when you join Slate Plus.

Trump and DeSantis Are Battling for Iowa Voters.  And for Its Governor, Too.  —  Gov. Kim Reynolds has vowed to be neutral in 2024.  But Donald Trump's team views her as neutral in name only when it comes to Ron DeSantis and his wife.  —  Shane Goldmacher and Jonathan Swan reported from Iowa.

Hottest Days Ever?  Don't Believe It  —  ‘Average global temperature’ is a meaningless measure, and comparisons to 125,000 years ago are preposterous.  —  The global-warming industry has declared that July 3 and 4 were the two hottest days on Earth on record.

White House officials worried Trump showed reporters classified material while in office, new book recounts  —  Former Trump aide Miles Taylor details an episode in which White House staff discussed a 2018 Oval Office incident.  —  WASHINGTON — A forthcoming book by an ex-Trump administration aide describes …

Simon Ateba, the reporter making himself the story at the White House  —  The journalist has alienated colleagues, agitated press secretaries and delighted conservative media by interrupting to claim he has been overlooked.  But what's his question?  —  Simon Ateba was at it again the other week.

D.C. Court of Appeals committee recommends Giuliani be disbarred  —  The committee found Giuliani's challenges to the 2020 election results were ‘utterly false’ and ‘recklessly so’; D.C. Court of Appeals will make a final decision.  —  A D.C. Court of Appeals committee that oversees attorney …

Roger Stone joins Trump on his private plane to Las Vegas after a campaign stop in Iowa  —  In 2019, Stone was convicted in federal court for obstructing a congressional investigation into Trump's 2016 campaign.  Trump later commuted his sentence and then pardoned him.

As malaria cases tick up in Florida, a doctor treating patients describes their symptoms  —  Two additional locally acquired malaria infections have been reported in Florida, bringing the state's total to six.  —  Florida health officials reported two additional cases of malaria on Thursday.

Step Aside, Joe Biden  —  The president has no business running for office at age 80.  —  I am deeply grateful to Joe Biden.  By defeating Donald Trump in 2020, he rescued this country from the continuing misrule of a dangerous grifter and serial liar, a man gripped by vindictiveness, lawlessness, and egomania.

Dutch Government Collapses Over Plan to Further Limit Immigration  —  Prime Minister Mark Rutte, one of Europe's longest-serving leaders, had struggled to reach an agreement with his coalition partners about migration, including more restrictions.  —  The Dutch government collapsed on Friday …

The precedent for 14th Amendment disqualification  —  At least seven public officials have been formally adjudicated to be disqualified and barred from public office under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment since its ratification in 1868.  —  Section 3, also known as the Disqualification Clause …

A Year After His Death, Japan Is Closer to Abe's Vision  —  It would be easy to assume that not much has changed since Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister and de facto senior statesman, was assassinated in broad daylight one year ago.  —  But there's an evolution under way …

How Twitter lost its place as the global town square  —  A series of disastrous missteps over the past year has robbed Twitter of its relevance  —  Alex Pearlman, a stand-up comedian in Philadelphia, woke up one morning in June and turned on the local news.  A portion of Interstate 95 had collapsed.

Once hailed for decriminalizing drugs, Portugal is now having doubts  —  PORTO, Portugal — Addiction haunts the recesses of this ancient port city, as people with gaunt, clumsy hands lift crack pipes to lips, syringes to veins.  Authorities are sealing off warren-like alleyways with iron bars …

Trump Blasted by Former CIA Chief Over Classified Documents in New Political Ad  —  Donald Trump “must face consequences” for mishandling classified documents, former Central Intelligence Director Michael Hayden said in a new political ad that's another indication of the degree …

Inside Moms for Liberty's summit: Big money and even bigger conspiracy theories  —  Manufacturing terror to mobilize parents and take over your kids' school  —  Last weekend's Moms for Liberty summit cemented the group as a key player in Republican politics, with the party's presidential …