Judge severs Trump's Georgia election interference case, and 16 others, from trial starting in October  —  Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell will be tried starting Oct. 23.  —  The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case has severed the case, ordering that 17 defendants …

Behind the scenes, Ron DeSantis is making things worse for Kevin McCarthy  —  The Florida governor strategized Wednesday with leaders of the House cadre pushing Speaker Kevin McCarthy to the brink.  —  In the high-stakes fight that is threatening to shut down the federal government next month …

Hunter Biden indicted on federal gun charges  —  The indictment against the president's son comes after a plea agreement on tax and gun charges fell apart in July and amid a probe of his finances by House Republicans.  —  Federal prosecutors have indicted Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, on gun charges, court documents show.

White House Strategy on Impeachment: Fight Politics With Politics  —  The White House says it is battling the inquiry in the court of public opinion since House Republicans have not issued any new subpoenas or laid out any potential articles of impeachment.  —  As House Republicans kick off …

‘You sell yourself so cheap?’  Romney's stark indictment of GOP cowardice.  —  The headline Wednesday was that Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah is retiring — another Trump-critical GOP lawmaker heading for the exits in a party that is, relatedly, still dominated by Donald Trump.

Trump Turns New York AG Case Against Judge  —  Trump's lawyers are going after Judge Arthur F. Engoron, saying he's overstepped his bounds. … In a frantic last-minute attempt to derail a trial that threatens to destroy Donald Trump's corporate empire, the former president's lawyers …

Wisconsin Republicans vote to fire elections director, who may not leave the job  —  The vote creates a dispute over who is in charge of overseeing elections in a state that is expected to play a critical role in next year's presidential campaign  —  MADISON, Wis. — Republicans …

‘It will take years to recover’ from Tuberville blockade, top Navy nominee says  —  Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the Navy's No. 2 officer, has been leading the service on an acting basis because of the impasse.  —  President Joe Biden's nominee to be the Navy's top officer, Adm. Lisa Franchetti …

New study brings MDMA as treatment for PTSD closer to FDA approval  —  MDMA, commonly referred to as “ecstasy” or “molly,” is on its way to becoming the first psychedelic to receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after a new study conducted by an industry-leading research group found …

A mistress almost takes the stand in Texas AG's impeachment trial  —  AUSTIN — The star witness swept into the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, red coat and flashy Balenciaga-emblazoned handbag tucked under her arms, her white sheath, red lipstick and signature platinum pixie all a dramatic contrast …

Kim Davis must pay $100,000 to US same-sex couple she denied marriage license  —  Jury awards damages to David Ermold and David Moore, who sued former Kentucky county clerk over 2015 incident  —  A former Kentucky county clerk is being ordered to pay $100,000 to a local couple who sued …

Republican Primary Divide  —  Voters split between Trump and the rest of the field on nomination, issues  —  West Long Branch, NJ - It is a tale of two electorates in the South Carolina Republican presidential primary.  The Monmouth ("Mon-muth") University-Washington Post Poll …

Anderson Cooper asks Nancy Pelosi twice if she thinks Harris is best running mate for Biden  —  CNN's Anderson Cooper asks former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the role of the vice presidency and if Kamala Harris is the right fit for the job.

Ibram X. Kendi's Ivory Tower Comes Crashing Down  —  A university think tank led by “antiracism” guru Ibram X. Kendi is slashing a third of its workforce, the latest in a string of layoffs to hit left-wing activist groups.  —  The Boston University Center for Antiracist Research …

Sanders, Marshall reach agreement on community health center funding  —  A bipartisan Senate bill from Health Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) would provide a significant funding increase for community health centers and other primary care programs …