Giuliani Is Liable for Defaming Georgia Election Workers, Judge Says  —  The ruling means that a defamation case against Rudolph W. Giuliani, stemming from his role in seeking to overturn the 2020 election, can proceed to a trial where damages will be set.  —  A federal judge ruled on Wednesday …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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).

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.

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.

A.O.C. at 33: ‘Evolving,’ ‘Learning,’ But Not Ready to Call Herself an Insider  —  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.

RNC member: State parties should develop ‘options’ to deny Trump nomination if he's a convicted felon  —  Bill Palatucci, a Republican National Committee member from New Jersey, is sounding the alarm that the RNC needs to adopt an escape hatch to boot former President Donald Trump …

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 …

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.

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

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 …

Jeffries endorses Ilhan Omar amid AIPAC primary threat  —  Democratic leadership is sending a message to progressives who are worried about primary challenges from the pro-Israel group: Caucus leaders plan to support all incumbents.  —  When Pramila Jayapal faced fierce blowback in mid-July …

Not in this backyard  —  THE BUZZ — California lawmakers aren't on board with an effort by Silicon Valley-backed investors to buy up massive amounts of farmland in Solano County and turn it into a new Bay Area city.  —  Over the course of five years, an until-recently opaque group known …