GOP knives out for Nancy Mace  —  The South Carolinian's move to join seven hardliners in ousting Kevin McCarthy is confusing her colleagues about her political persona — and prompting active calls for revenge.  —  Seven of the eight Republicans who voted to sink Kevin McCarthy's speakership were longtime conservative critics.

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 …

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 …

Trump allegedly discussed US nuclear subs with foreign national after leaving White House: Sources  —  Trump allegedly discussed the information with an Australian billionaire.  —  Months after leaving the White House, former President Donald Trump allegedly discussed potentially sensitive information …

GOP aims fire at Gaetz after McCarthy ouster  —  House Republicans are aiming their fire at Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) after the congressman staged a successful effort to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as Speaker, sharply criticizing the Florida Republican for teaming up with Democrats …

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.

Biden administration reverses course, clears way for new border wall by waiving environmental laws  —  The Biden administration has paved the way for the construction of a new wall along the southern border in Texas by waiving more than a dozen federal laws in a stark reversal of its previous stance on the physical barrier.

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.

RFK Jr could draw one in seven US voters in 2024 presidential election, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows  —  Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of one of the most storied American political families, could draw the support of about one in seven U.S. voters, according …

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 …

Trump considering trip to Congress before speakership election  —  The former president is open to pitching himself as a speaker candidate, according to a Republican familiar with internal discussions.

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 …

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.

Adam Frisch reported a massive nearly $3.4 million third quarter haul in his second bid to defeat Lauren Boebert.  —  That's a bigger tally than many Senate candidates took in during the same period.