Is it too late for McCarthy to save his job as speaker? … But it might be too late.  —  With the House on the brink of voting on a motion to oust McCarthy, there's very strong sentiment inside the Democratic Caucus against helping the speaker, according to multiple aides and lawmakers.

Judge Shuts Down Trump's Claim That He Reversed Himself on Statute of Limitations  —  The former president claimed the judge ‘overruled’ himself and would knock out ‘80%’ of the case, but the judge began day two of the trial by shooting that down  —  A Facebook icon representing an external link …

USCP Searching for Criminals Who Carjacked Congressman  —  The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is working to find the three criminals who carjacked a Member of Congress.  —  “We have a number of leads,” said U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger.  “Our investigators are focused, determined and working around the clock.”

As Trump's Legal Woes Have Escalated, So Have His Violent Remarks  —  Recent incendiary statements by the former president, including that shoplifters should be shot, come at a time when his supporters are already angry over his indictments.  —  Former President Donald J. Trump had a lot …

RNC warns Christie and Ramaswamy not to hold joint Fox News segment  —  The two candidates will now sit down for separate interviews.  —  The Republican National Committee told former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy Monday night that if they went through …

Neither Party Well-Liked, but GOP Holds Advantage on Issues  — Republican and Democratic Parties viewed unfavorably on balance  — Between the two, Republican Party trusted more on economy and security  — GOP also ahead on which party can handle “most important problem”

No Labels makes its choice  —  No Labels claims to be a non-partisan centrist organization.  It describes itself as a movement for the “politically homeless.”  But in practice, it has supported Republicans and very conservative Democrats.  This year, No Labels has spent millions …

Supreme Court appears hesitant to upend Consumer Financial Protection Bureau  —  The Supreme Court justices at oral arguments Tuesday appeared hesitant to upend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by finding the agency's funding mechanism unconstitutional.

Buckle up: McCarthy's future to be decided on Tuesday  —  The speaker said he would not make a deal with Democrats to save his gavel: “They haven't asked for anything.  I'm not going to provide anything.”

'They're just meat': Russia deploys punishment battalions in echo of Stalin  —  Drunk recruits.  Insubordinate soldiers.  Convicts.  —  They're among hundreds of military and civilian offenders who've been pressed into Russian penal units known as “Storm-Z” squads and sent to the frontlines …

Two Anne Arundel County Men, Including Department of Defense Deputy Chief, Charged with Facilitating Dog Fighting Ring  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maryland  —  A Related Federal Search Recovered Veterinary Steroids and a Device Consisting of an Electrical Plug …

What was Elon Musk's strategy for Twitter?  —  A year after the world's richest man acquired the social media platform, a game plan published by a fired Trump White House staffer provides a clue.  —  On the day that public records revealed that Elon Musk had become Twitter's biggest shareholder …

FBI interviewed individuals who accuse Amy Coney Barrett faith group of abuse  —  Revealed: individuals contacted by agency gave detailed accounts of abusive behavior they allegedly experienced or witnessed  —  The FBI has interviewed several individuals who have alleged they were abused …

Arizona governor revokes Saudi-owned alfalfa farm lease, announces nonrenewal of others  —  Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) declared on Monday that she would be revoking the lease of a Saudi-owned alfalfa venture that has for years siphoned off state water resources and rattled residents across party lines.

Playbook: Inside a new senator's big decision  —  Presented by With help from Eli Okun and Garrett Ross  —  DRIVING THE DAY  —  CAREFUL OUT THERE — Rep. HENRY CUELLAR (D-Texas) was carjacked at gunpoint last night outside his apartment building south of the Capitol, Sarah Ferris and Nick Wu first reported.