The GOP's revenge plot against Pelosi is unhinged — but revealing  —  Because Republicans are such firm believers in benevolence toward political foes, they are furious with Democrats for failing to save Kevin McCarthy.  After Democrats voted en masse this week to remove the California Republican …

Twitter Is at Death's Door, One Year After Elon Musk's Takeover  —  Since the tech tycoon took over the platform last October, he's done everything he can to run it into the ground … Following a $44 billion acquisition he tried to scuttle but was legally forced into closing …

GOP Senator Drops NSFW Claims About Matt Gaetz In Wild CNN Interview  —  Gaetz, in response, said the Oklahoma Republican is “coping with the death of” former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's political career.  —  LOADING  —  Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) accused Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) …

Rep. Jared Moskowitz calls for Palm Beach County to tax Mar-a-Lago at rate Trump claims it's worth  —  Trump has claimed his Florida resort is worth as much as $1.5 billion, but the Palm Beach County property appraiser valued it far lower.  —  A Democratic House member is asking Palm Beach County …

Georgia prosecutors seek trial testimony from top Trump adviser  —  Boris Epshteyn and two false electors are among six witnesses sought by DA Fani Willis for the Oct. 23 trial of two Trump co-defendants on election racketeering charges.  —  Georgia prosecutors intend to call Boris Epshteyn …

Biden says border walls don't work as administration bypasses laws to build more barriers in South Texas  —  President Joe Biden said Thursday that he doesn't believe border walls work, even as his administration said it will waive 26 laws to build additional border barriers …

Alabama gets new congressional map that could yield Democrats a second seat in the state  —  A federal court on Thursday approved a new congressional map in Alabama that significantly boosts the Black population of a second district and could represent a pickup opportunity for Democrats in next year's elections.

Why Trump and the Rest of the G.O.P. Won't Stop Bashing Electric Vehicles  —  The industry's transition to battery power is already underway.  Republican presidential candidates are pushing to reverse course.  —  Fresh off a walking tour of blighted Flint, Mich., on Wednesday …

How Kevin McCarthy Set Up His Big Fail 14 Years Ago  —  The deposed House speaker saw a quick path to power.  It cost him in the end.  —  On April 15, 2009, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the California Republican, brought Rep. John Boehner of Ohio, the leader of the House GOP caucus, to a rally in his home town of Bakersfield.

FBI arrests redheaded cosplayer dubbed 'Conan O'Riot' by Jan. 6 sleuths  —  Derek Nelson, a former U.S. Marine and Conan O'Brien lookalike, wore goggles and a respirator as rioters tried to breach the House floor during Capitol attack, the feds say.  —  WASHINGTON — An alleged Jan. 6 participant …

Man with handgun seeking governor arrested in Wisconsin Capitol, returns with assault rifle  —  A man illegally brought a loaded handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers, and returned at night with an assault rifle after posting bail, a spokesperson for the state said Thursday.

George Santos' Ex-Campaign Treasurer Will Plead Guilty to Felony, Prosecutors Say  —  The ex-campaign treasurer for U.S. Rep. George Santos will plead guilty on Thursday to an unspecified felony in connection with the sprawling federal investigation of financial irregularities surrounding …

Rolling candy sold nationwide recalled after death of 7-year-old  —  Two candy makers are recalling treats sold nationwide because they contain rolling balls that can detach into a child's mouth, posing a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday.

U.S. Jet Shoots Down Turkish Drone Over Syria  —  Drone deemed a threat to U.S. forces in northeast Syria  —  WASHINGTON—A U.S. jet fighter shot down a Turkish drone Thursday after it was deemed a threat to U.S. forces in northeast Syria, a person familiar with the episode said.

A Broken Congress Is What MAGA Always Wanted  —  If they couldn't shut down the government, they proved they could cripple the House of Representatives as a consolation prize. … There have been MAGA true believers shitting on the floor of the Congress ever since Jan. 6, 2021.

White House seeks a path forward on Ukraine amid House turmoil  —  The shock of the departure of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker prompts an internal debate on whether to push for a larger or smaller aid package  —  White House officials are urgently strategizing on the best way to salvage U.S. aid …