Rudy Giuliani is liable for defaming Georgia election workers, judge rules  —  U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell ordered Giuliani to pay the two election workers punitive damages.  —  A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Rudy Giuliani is legally liable for defaming two Georgia election workers …

Sen. Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again at a Kentucky event  —  The Republican leader was silent for more than 30 seconds after being asked if he will run for re-election.  He previously froze during a July press conference.  —  Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared …

Proud Boy Enrique Tarrio's January 6 sentencing abruptly postponed due to ‘emergency’  —  The sentencing for Enrique Tarrio, the former chair of the Proud Boys, was postponed unexpectedly on Wednesday morning “due to an emergency,” according to the U.S. attorney's office in Washington, D.C.

How Mark Meadows' Testimony May Have Just Helped Prosecutors  —  Mark Meadows made his surprise appearance in court on Monday, and while what he said may have seemed innocuous, it could be much more damning than anyone thinks.  —  For years now, Mark Meadows has avoided answering questions …

Is Judge Cannon preparing to kneecap Trump's Florida documents case?  —  Spoiler alert: Yes. … Last year, Judge Aileen Cannon tried valiantly to derail the Justice Department's investigation of Donald Trump's retention of classified documents at his Florida country club.

A 6-figure Donald Trump donor is now a No Labels adviser  —  A major Republican donor and one-time financial backer of former President Donald Trump is now a leader in the Florida chapter of No Labels' third-party presidential bid.  —  Allan Keen, a Florida-based real estate developer …

Madison County lawmaker David Cole arrested on illegal voting charge  —  Alabama State Rep. David Cole of Madison was arrested Tuesday on a charge of voting at multiple or unauthorized locations.  —  Cole, 52, was booked into the Madison County jail Tuesday afternoon on the charge, which is a Class C felony.

Biden Labor Department moves to expand overtime pay for millions  —  Workers making less than about $55,000 annually would be automatically entitled to time-and-a-half pay under DOL's proposal.  —  The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed giving raises to more than 3 million workers by making them eligible for overtime pay.

Tennessee House Speaker silences critic, avoids vote on alleged residency fraud  —  On Monday, Tennessee Representative Justin Jones (D) distributed a letter to his colleagues in the Tennessee House announcing his intention to call a vote of no confidence in House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R).

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on How She's Changed  —  The congresswoman from New York says she's different from when she first took office.  But she's not ready to call herself an insider.  —  Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is used to being a lightning rod.

Trump Could Clinch the Nomination Before the G.O.P. Knows if He's a Felon  —  The federal election interference case — one of four — is set to start just before Super Tuesday and a cascade of consequential primaries.  —  By the time Donald J. Trump is sitting at his federal trial on charges …

DeSantis tells Biden: Keep your IRA money  —  The governor is blocking Biden's IRA benefits from Floridians.  There's not much Dems can do about it.  —  President Joe Biden is offering one of his White House challengers hundreds of millions of dollars to spend in his state.

Moderators for the 2nd GOP debate unveiled  —  The affair will take place on Sept. 27 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.  —  Fox News Media's Stuart Varney and Dana Perino alongside UNIVISION's Ilia Calderón will be the co-moderators of the second Republican debate, the networks announced on Wednesday.

Joe Manchin and Daughter Pitch $100 Million Project to Boost Centrist Policies  —  West Virginia senator and former Mylan CEO Heather Manchin have held meetings with major donors  —  Sen. Joe Manchin and his daughter Heather Manchin are pitching major political donors on a nascent effort …

US Health Officials Urge Moving Pot to Lower-Risk Category  — Change would remove drug from most restricted designation  — Cannabis industry stocks respond with double-digit jumps

Judge says Peter Navarro can't use privilege as defense in contempt case  —  A judge ruled Wednesday that Peter Navarro, a Trump White House adviser charged with criminal contempt of Congress, cannot argue to a jury that he was barred by executive privilege from providing testimony and documents …