McCarthy pressure hits a boiling point  —  House Republicans are barreling toward an existential clash over this month's government funding talks.  —  Kevin McCarthy is facing the greatest peril to his speakership since he clawed his way into the job eight months ago, with multiple factions …

Why We Are So Obsessed With Biden's Age  —  To our intensifying discussion about whether President Biden has grown mentally fuzzy and too old for a second term, I'd like to add this question: How would we even notice Donald Trump's lapse into incoherence, when derangement is essentially his brand?

The key to understanding Donald Trump's enduring appeal is Vince McMahon  —  Some people don't want to believe it, but it's true: Donald Trump has a reasonable chance of being elected the next president of the United States.  —  According to conventional political analysis …

The Next Months Of Joe Biden's Campaign: Showing Voters What Republicans Are Focused On  —  Biden's top aides want voters to know what Republicans are talking about, believing their positions - especially on issues like abortion and guns - are broadly unpopular

The GOP's impeachment push is an attack on democracy  —  It's about minimizing Trump's misconduct and degrading an important check on the presidency.  —  ∙ Paid  —  🚨 WE'RE OFFERING FREE TRIALS FOR ALL NEW PUBLIC NOTICE SIGNUPS 🚨 Click the button to support this work …

Almost every single major Biden official is making a pilgrimage to Alaska  —  Key Cabinet officials have been visiting Alaska to understand its issues — and to woo Murkowski.  —  When Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg had to get to the small community of Haines, Alaska, last month …

Pakistani ex-cricketer sentenced to 12 years for threatening Dutch far-right leader  —  A Dutch court sentenced a Pakistani former cricketer to 12 years in prison on Monday after he was tried in absentia for urging people to murder Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders.

DeSantis points to renewed terrorism threat on southern border on 9/11 anniversary  —  EXCLUSIVE — On the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said the threat of foreign terrorism still exists on U.S. soil due to a lack of security on the southern border.

Dems inch toward House majority with recent court wins  —  Court rulings on redistricting are raising Democratic hopes.  —  The fundamentals of the 2024 campaign are still taking shape, but one thing is already clear: A flurry of court actions might cost Republicans the House majority.

Kim Jong Un's Train Headed Toward Russia for Putin Talks  — Trip will be Kim's first outside Korean Peninsula since 2019  — US expects he will talk about weapons deal with Putin  —  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Russia via his luxury armored train, South Korean media reported …

Electric cars have a road trip problem, even for the secretary of energy  —  When Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm set out on a four-day electric-vehicle road trip this summer, she knew charging might be a challenge.  But she probably didn't expect anyone to call the cops.

Over 75% of voters want maximum age limit for elected officials, poll shows  —  Over three-fourths of Americans think there should be a maximum age limit for elected officials, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey. … - The concern proved to be bipartisan, with 76% of Democrats and 79% …