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.

‘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.

‘They did it to me’: Trump says Biden impeachment inquiry might be motivated by revenge  —  Trump told former Fox and NBC host Megyn Kelly that GOP attempts to indict Joe Biden could be next.  —  Former President Donald Trump has “no idea” whether Republicans will vote to impeach President Joe Biden.

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

DeSantis took undisclosed private flights and lodging through wealthy donors  —  The trips included a private flight to the prestigious home of the Masters tournament, with an overnight stay and a round of golf  —  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took at least six undisclosed trips on private jets …

Planned Parenthood to resume providing abortions in Wisconsin  —  Planned Parenthood said Thursday that it will resume providing abortions in Wisconsin following a July court ruling that found a law from 1849 doesn't apply to voluntary abortions.  —  The organization said abortions …