Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds $100,000 in gold bars, prosecutors say  —  U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife were indicted Friday on charges that they took bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car for a range of corrupt acts …

Clarence Thomas Secretly Participated in Koch Network Donor Events  —  Friends of the Court: SCOTUS Justices' Beneficial Relationships With Billionaire Donors  —  Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' decadeslong friendship with real estate tycoon Harlan Crow and Samuel Alito's luxury travel …

America's Cities Need Republicans, and I'm Becoming One  —  While Dallas has thrived, elsewhere Democratic policies have exacerbated crime and homelessness.  —  Dallas  —  I have been mayor of Dallas for more than four years.  During that time, my priority has been to make the city safer, stronger and more vibrant.

Katherine Clark names the Democrats' price to save Kevin McCarthy  —  The number two Democratic leader in the House reveals the conditions upon which her caucus may lend Kevin McCarthy the votes he needs to pass a CR and fend-off a potential challenge to his speakership.

Biden tries to seize on GOP drama with ‘split-screen’ strategy  —  White House seeks to contrast President Biden's U.N. appearance with House Republicans' struggles to pass basic bills  —  On Tuesday, as President Biden exhorted the world's leaders at the United Nations to seize this …

Trump lights his legal defenses on fire on Meet the Press  —  This free edition of Public Notice is made possible by paid subscribers.  If you aren't one already, please sign up to support our work.  We're currently offering free trials for all new signups.  Just click the button below.

U.S. will send Ukraine ATACMS long-range missiles for the first time  —  Some in Washington had resisted supplying the weapons system, known as “attack-ems,” out of fear that would widen the war with Russia.  —  U.S to give Ukraine an additional $325 million in military aid

Ted Cruz claims Democrats could parachute Michelle Obama in as presidential nominee  —  Texas Senator Ted Cruz claimed Democrats could “parachute” Michelle Obama in as a presidential nominee if his theory of President Biden dropping out of the race holds true.

Biden's GOP debate strategy: Send Newsom  —  Joe Biden's re-election campaign is deploying California Gov. Gavin Newsom to the second Republican presidential debate next week in Simi Valley, Calif., Biden campaign advisers tell Axios.  —  Why it matters: It's the latest example …

‘Waiting for him to drop out’: DeSantis' influence nosedives in Florida  —  Some party members view the once-powerful governor as weakened amid his campaign struggles.  —  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is losing his clout in Florida.  —  College boards, stacked …

Russian state TV promotes new Tucker Carlson show  —  Rightwing former Fox News presenter said he was unaware of the “absurd” claim  —  Russia's flagship state news channel is advertising a new programme hosted by Tucker Carlson, apparently without the firebrand rightwing US TV host's knowledge or consent.

Monopoly busting lawsuit against Amazon expected next week  —  The FTC has been investigating the company for more than four years.  —  A long-awaited antitrust case against Amazon's massive online retail operations is expected to be filed in federal court as soon as Tuesday, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.

Office of Management and Budget to initiate process of preparing for a shutdown  —  While the House and Senate remain far apart on a spending deal, the federal government will soon formally initiate the process of preparing for a potential shutdown, participating in the mandatory but standard process …

U.S. braces for calamitous, costly government shutdown in eight days  —  Federal workers and military service members won't be paid, while federal programs — from some food safety inspections to child care funds — come to an abrupt halt  —  Millions of federal employees …