Trump's Attack on Black Votes Was There the Whole Time, We Just Didn't Call It a Crime  —  As I noted in an update to this post, NYT and the Guardian have clarified that the third charge mentioned in Trump's target letter was 18 USC 241, Conspiracy against Rights, not — as Rolling Stone originally reported — 18 USC 242.

Inside Kevin McCarthy's secret promise to expunge Trump's record  —  Donald Trump is angry that the speaker hasn't endorsed his campaign.  To placate him, McCarthy privately vowed to hold a vote to clear Trump's impeachments.  Now, that promise is coming due.

Whistleblower X reveals identity as IRS special agent Joseph Ziegler  —  IRS whistleblowers testified at the House Oversight committee  —  The identity of the anonymous IRS whistleblower alleging political misconduct throughout the Hunter Biden investigation was revealed on Wednesday …

Florida Schools Will Teach How Slavery Brought ‘Personal Benefit’ to Black People  —  The Florida Board of Education has approved shocking new standards for African American history, despite overwhelming backlash from the public.  —  Middle school students in Florida will soon be taught …

Political consultant backing Tim Scott spewed the N-word during card game  —  The operative previously worked for Scott's Senate office.  —  A political consultant closely tied to the effort to elect Tim Scott president repeatedly used the N-word when he was playing a card game with friends, a video obtained by POLITICO shows.

RFK Jr. helps House Republicans troll Democrats on censorship  —  “I am being censored here,” Kennedy, a Democratic presidential candidate, told lawmakers during the nationally televised congressional hearing.  —  The familiar partisan script of congressional hearings was inverted Thursday …

Trump praises ‘fantastic guy’ Jason Aldean after CMT pulls the country star's ‘Try That in a Small Town’ video  — Trump threw his support behind country star Jason Aldean, joining a growing list of Republicans.  — The former president's support came after CMT pulled Aldean's “Try That In A Small Town” video.

Nearly two years after Texas' six-week abortion ban, more infants are dying  —  Texas' abortion restrictions - some of the strictest in the country - may be fueling a sudden spike in infant mortality as women are forced to carry nonviable pregnancies to term.

Ron DeSantis leans into his military service as his 2024 campaign seeks altitude  —  DeSantis is the only veteran in the GOP presidential field, but even those who admire his service aren't sure that it will help him beat Donald Trump.  —  DeSantis unveils military plan after registering for South Carolina primary

Ticket in California Wins $1.08 Billion Powerball Jackpot  —  Plus, a Night of Millionaires!  Thirty-Six $1 Million-Winning Tickets and Three $2 Million-Winning Tickets  —  The Powerball® jackpot has been won in California!  A single ticket sold in California matched …

Nebraska Teen Sent to Jail Over Illegal Abortion  —  Celeste Burgess was arrested after Facebook turned over her private messages to police  —  A NEBRASKA TEEN who enlisted her mother's help to obtain abortion pills in violation of state law has been sentenced to 90 days in jail.

Former Georgia GOP chair argues against indictment in Trump probe  —  X  —  Lawyers for Georgia's former Republican Party chair are again trying to fend off their client's possible indictment into possible criminal interference with the 2020 presidential election.

Roald Dahl Museum Labels the Author an ‘Undeniable’ Racist  —  Beloved and controversial children's author had a well-known history of antisemitism  —  A Facebook icon representing an external link to share the article on Facebook.A Twitter icon representing an external link to share …

Influential activist Leonard Leo helped fund media campaign lionizing Clarence Thomas  —  The 25th anniversary of Clarence Thomas's confirmation to the Supreme Court was approaching — a moment that would draw attention to his accomplishments on the bench but also to the misconduct claims that had nearly derailed his rise.

Five months in, Nikki Haley is still waiting for her moment  —  The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and her allies feel like they'll soon prove the doubters wrong.  Her rivals aren't worried.  —  NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — When Nikki Haley entered the presidential race Feb. 15, she was polling at 4.5%.