Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor's staff prodded colleges and libraries to buy her books  —  For colleges and libraries seeking a boldfaced name for a guest lecturer, few come bigger than Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court justice who rose from poverty in the Bronx to the nation's highest court.

Trump Lawyers Seek Indefinite Postponement of Documents Trial  —  The former president's legal team argued in a court filing that no trial date should be set until all ‘substantive motions’ in the case are resolved, setting up an early key decision by Judge Aileen Cannon.

The Ballad of Gal Luft: Whistleblower, Grifter, Soldier, Spy  —  Strap in for the story of the century from the Hunter Biden story's star (missing) witness.  —  ∙ Paid  —  1. This Guy  —  Here is a thing we often say around here: “It's always the ones you most expect.”  —  Let's talk about Gal Luft.

Texas A&M recruited a UT professor to revive its journalism program, then watered down the offer after “DEI hysteria”  —  The university celebrated its decision to hire Kathleen McElroy to revive its journalism program.  She says she's staying at UT after she felt judged because of her gender.

More people actually moved out of Florida than New York or California in 2021  — While out-of-staters were flocking into Florida in 2021, 674,740 residents moved out.  — That's more than the total number of people that left California or New York that year.

MyPillow is auctioning off equipment after retailers pull its products  —  CEO Mike Lindell says annual sales fell $100 million after several big-box retailers cut ties following his election claims.  —  MyPillow is auctioning off hundreds of pieces of equipment and subleasing manufacturing space …

Tommy Tuberville triples down on claim that white nationalists are unfairly labeled racist  —  “I'm not sure exactly what he was trying to say,” a Republican colleague said.  —  Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday told ABC News that white nationalists shouldn't all be labeled as …

Megan Rapinoe blames Dave Chappelle for ‘violence’ against trans people  —  Megan Rapinoe has no problem placing blame when it comes to the debate on transgender athletes.  —  In a wide-ranging feature for TIME Magazine prior to the upcoming Women's World Cup, Rapinoe said she had a problem …

Russia-Ukraine war live updates  —  NATO says it will invite Ukraine to join when ‘conditions are met’; Zelensky calls lack of timeline ‘absurd’  —  Stoltenberg says Ukraine now has ‘a clear path towards membership’  —  Zelensky slams NATO over lack of details on membership

Donald Trump Jr. Sent Subpoena to Testify in Upcoming Michael Cohen Trial: Lawyer  —  A judge ruled Friday the former president's son could be called to testify in the upcoming Manhattan trial  —  A Facebook icon representing an external link to share the article on Facebook.A Twitter icon representing …

Republican women learn the hard way: Complicity will not protect you  —  The Freedom Caucus ousts Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ron DeSantis ends alimony for older, mostly conservative women  —  There's no rhyme or reason to the given reasons for why the House Freedom Caucus ousted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., last week.

A Glass House for Elon Musk Sparks Internal Tesla Probe  —  Plans for Tesla's secret ‘Project 42’ called for an unusual-looking glass structure in the Austin, Texas, area  —  AUSTIN, Texas—Inside Tesla , it was known as “Project 42,” and the plans called for a dramatic glass-walled building …

CFPB Takes Action Against Bank of America for Illegally Charging Junk Fees, Withholding Credit Card Rewards, and Opening Fake Accounts  —  Bank of America will pay more than $100 million to harmed consumers, and $150 million in penalties to CFPB and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Georgia Democrat defects to GOP after she says Dems ‘crucified’ and ‘abandoned’ her  —  Democrats have ‘gotten away with using and abusing the black community,’ Mesha Mainor told Fox News Digital  —  FIRST ON FOX: A Peach State lawmaker who angered her Democratic colleagues in the Georgia state House …

Vilnius Summit Communiqué  —  Issued by NATO Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Vilnius 11 July 2023  —  The NATO Invitee associates itself with this Communiqué.  —  1. We, the Heads of State and Government …

Owner bans some LGBTQ customers from Michigan hair salon over pronouns.  ‘Not welcome’  —  The owner of a Michigan hair salon said she is refusing service to some members of the LGBTQ+ community.  —  Christine Geiger, who owns Studio 8 Hair Lab in Traverse City, said in a Facebook post …

Farmers Insurance is leaving Florida in latest blow to homeowners  —  The decision was “necessary to effectively manage risk exposure,” the company said.  —  By Alex HarrisMiami Herald  —  Another insurer is leaving Florida, where homeowners are paying more than ever for insurance …

‘Woke or KKK’: NYU Hosts Whites-Only ‘Antiracism’ Workshop for Public School Parents  —  Experts say workshop violated multiple civil rights laws  —  New York University hosted a whites-only “anti-racism” workshop for public school parents in New York City, barring minorities …

Florida ocean temperatures at ‘downright shocking’ levels  —  The extreme heat around Florida is further intensifying the state's ongoing heat wave and could make hurricanes worse  —  Not only is Florida sizzling in record-crushing heat, but the ocean waters that surround it are scorching, as well.

Microsoft Can Close Its $75 Billion Buy of Activision Blizzard, Judge Rules  —  The companies can complete the deal before an FTC hearing that is scheduled for August  —  Microsoft can close its $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard , a federal judge ruled Tuesday …

Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison  —  Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California prison Tuesday after serving 53 years of a life sentence for her participation in two infamous murders.

Americans' Confidence in Higher Education Down Sharply  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans' confidence in higher education has fallen to 36%, sharply lower than in two prior readings in 2015 (57%) and 2018 (48%).  In addition to the 17% of U.S. adults who have “a great deal” and 19% “quite a lot” …

There's Good News and Bad News for Trump in a New Survey  —  A poll of Republican county chairs reveals the 2024 race isn't over yet. … Former President Donald Trump is making steady gains among Republican grassroots leaders.  He's the dominant force in the GOP presidential campaign.

Judge delays verdict in trial for two Oath Keepers  —  A verdict in the trial of two Oath Keepers in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack is expected Wednesday after a federal judge said he would deliberate for at least a day.  —  James Beeks and Donovan Crowl faced …

How DeSantis's own lawyers accidentally exposed his anti-woke deceit  —  In recent weeks, plaintiffs who are suing to invalidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's “Stop Woke Act” have been confronting its defenders with a seemingly loaded question: Would the law, which restricts school discussion of race …

Biden Gets Popped by Another Megadonor  —  President Joe Biden's student debt relief proposal is very popular; roughly 3 in 5 Americans support it.  The Supreme Court is very unpopular; according to one new survey, only 3 in 10 registered voters approve of it.

Biden's Unpopularity Is More Mysterious Than It Looks  —  America's unemployment rate is hovering at historic lows.  The percentage of prime-age Americans in the labor force is higher than it's been since the 2008 financial crisis.  Thanks to an abundance of employment opportunities …

Desperate to Debate: Why a G.O.P. Candidate Is Offering $20 for $1 Donations  —  The candidate, Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota, is one of several Republican presidential candidates going to great lengths to reach a crucial threshold to qualify for the first primary debate.  —  How much is a dollar worth?

Grand jury to be chosen ahead of potential Georgia Trump indictment  —  A group of Georgians selected Tuesday to be grand jurors may soon consider charges against former President Donald Trump and allies who sought to overturn the state's 2020 presidential election results, which he lost.

Former Rep. Mayra Flores announces 2024 election bid  —  Former Rep. Mayra Flores (R-Texas) announced on Tuesday that she's running for Texas's 34th Congressional District, setting up a rematch against Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas).  —  “The people of South Texas, the American people deserve to have a voice in Washington.

Saudi Arabia's bid for control of the PGA isn't just about golf  —  As Congress begins hearings into the LIV merger, it must also reckon with Riyadh's larger effort to silence American critics with cash. … On July 11, the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations will hold a hearing …