Trump's co-defendants are already starting to turn against him  —  There's a nascent courtroom strategy by some people close to Donald Trump: Heap blame on the former president.  —  The finger-pointing among Donald Trump's inner circle has begun.  —  And as his four criminal cases march toward trials …

Alabama's congressional map is struck down again for diluting Black voters' power  —  A panel of three federal judges has struck down Alabama's latest map of congressional election districts for not following a court order to comply with the landmark Voting Rights Act.

Consistent Signs of Erosion in Black and Hispanic Support for Biden  —  It's a weakness that could manifest itself as low Democratic turnout even if Trump and Republicans don't gain among those groups.  —  President Biden is underperforming among nonwhite voters in New York Times/Siena College national polls …

Why Hunter Biden might not be the slam dunk issue GOP commentators hoped  —  The controversy surrounding Hunter Biden is falling flat in the GOP primary.  —  Aides to President Joe Biden had braced for the Republican candidates to pile on the Hunter Biden attacks during the first primary debate.

CNN Exclusive: Special counsel election probe continues with focus on fundraising, voting equipment breaches  —  Special counsel Jack Smith is still pursuing his investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election a month after indicting Donald Trump for orchestrating a broad conspiracy …

‘Stop Cop City’ Activists Hit With RICO Charges By Same Grand Jury That Indicted Trump  —  The defendants include a legal observer arrested at a protest, activists who distributed fliers, and others who ran a bail fund.  —  Georgia prosecutors have filed racketeering charges against 61 people accused …

Three service secretaries to Tuberville: Stop this dangerous hold on senior officers  —  Carlos Del Toro is secretary of the Navy.  Frank Kendall is secretary of the Air Force.  Christine Wormuth is secretary of the Army.  —  As the civilian leaders of the Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Army …

How Democrats are bracing for a ‘MAGA shutdown’  —  Presented by DEMS STRIVE TO STICK TOGETHER  —  There's still a month to go, but Capitol Hill is girding for an appropriations breakdown — and Democrats are already strategizing over how to make Republicans pay for what some have already started calling a “MAGA shutdown.”

Famed hacker and Twitter whistleblower Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko is joining the Biden administration  —  Welcome to The Cybersecurity 202!  What were you all up to over our break?  I made it back to Indiana for a lovely wedding between two dear friends.  —  Was this forwarded to you?  Sign up here.

Capitol Hill doctor: McConnell did not have a stroke or seizure when freezing before cameras  —  The Capitol's attending physician, Brian Monahan, said in a new letter that Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell did not suffer a stroke or seizure - and is not suffering from Parkinson's disease …

Disney tickets, PS5s, and big-screen TVs: Florida parents exploit DeSantis' school vouchers  —  Florida parents are taking advantage of an expanded school voucher program championed by Governor Ron DeSantis (R), according to messages from private Facebook groups obtained by Popular Information.

D.C. POLL: 64% of Residents Would Find Trump Guilty Ahead of Trial  —  Home Polls D.C. POLL: 64% of Residents Would Find Trump Guilty Ahead of Trial  —  A new Emerson College Polling survey in the nation's capital asked D.C. residents if they would vote to find former President Donald Trump guilty …

CNN Poll: GOP voters' broad support for Trump holds, with less than half seriously worried criminal charges will harm his 2024 chances  —  Former President Donald Trump continues to hold what has proven to be an unshakeable position atop the Republican field of candidates vying …

Texas fracking billionaire brothers fuel rightwing media with millions of dollars  —  Farris and Dan Wilks' deep pockets fund climate denialism education, conservative politicians and pro-fossil fuel projects  —  Two billionaire Texas brothers whose fortunes derive from oil and gas fracking …

Alex Murdaugh Lawyers Claim Fame-Hungry Clerk Rebecca Hill Tainted Jury  —  They are appealing his murder conviction and demanding a federal investigation—but the clerk denies wrongdoing.  —  Alex Murdaugh's attorneys are demanding a new trial and a federal investigation …

United Airlines requests nationwide ground stop, FAA says  —  The exact cause for grounding its fleet is unknown, but could be because of technological problems, according to authorities.  —  United Airlines has requested grounding its fleet nationwide, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

George Conway: Republican ‘Shtick’ Is Now ‘Anti-United States’  —  The prominent Donald Trump critic and MSNBC host Joe Scarborough accused their party of not supporting the military  —  A Facebook icon representing an external link to share the article on Facebook.A Twitter icon representing …

Trump Ally Perry's Phone-Records Fight With DOJ Revived by Court  — Perry fought special counsel access to phone in Jan. 6 probe  — Donald Trump federally indicted while phone fight was pending  —  A federal appeals court has revived Republican Representative Scott Perry's fight …

Fan thrown out of U.S. Open after German star says they used ‘famous Hitler phrase’  —  Alexander Zverev, who won the match against Jannik Sinner, said that the fan had started “singing the anthem of Hitler that was back in the day.”  —  A fan was removed from a U.S. Open tennis match …

Warnock Filed False Financial Disclosure In Violation Of Federal Law, Watchdog Charges  —  ‘This would be a major breach of Senate ethics laws that must immediately be investigated’  —  Sen. Raphael Warnock (D., Ga.) may have violated federal law by claiming a sketchy accounting loophole …

EU's Reynders to Take Over Antitrust Reins When Vestager Steps Aside  — Vestager due to step down imminently in race for top EIB role  — Jourova will be promoted to executive vice president position … Reynders will take on the competition policy portfolio when her nomination to lead …

Truth Social investment partner extends deadline, avoiding liquidation  —  The extension will give Digital World Acquisition another year to merge with Donald Trump's start-up  —  Shareholders in Digital World Acquisition, the investment partner of former president Donald Trump's media start-up …