A tantalizing detail in a new Trump legal filing  —  The government signals it plans to prove Donald Trump's much-debated intent for taking and keeping classified documents  —  Donald Trump's many legal problems have led to a veritable fire hose of often-mundane, procedural court filings.

Israel responds to fire from Syria with artillery and mortar  —  Drone footage captures extent of destruction caused by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City  —  Concerns mount over Israel's next move as government vows to siege Gaza  —  Israel continues retaliation on fourth day of war

Speaker Candidates Jordan, Scalise Commit to Continuing Impeachment Investigation (Exclusive)  —  Sources close to the two lawmakers told The Messenger that they both plan to keep the investigation going if they are speaker … The two Republicans running to be the next speaker of the House …

Heat for NYC-DSA after pro-Palestine rally  —  HAPPENING TODAY: Former Rep. Tom Suozzi is expected to launch his comeback bid for the seat now held by Rep. George Santos, three people familiar with the plan told Playbook.  The Democrat — and many other challengers — are thinking …

Survey shows Lake leading Gallego, Sinema in Arizona Senate race  —  Failed GOP Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake appears to have a slight lead over Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Sen. Krysten Sinema (I-Ariz.) in a hypothetical three-way contest for Sinema's seat next year, according to a new poll.

North Carolina Republicans override governor's veto on key election law  —  Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has cast the bill as a threat to democracy in the state.  Republicans say it takes politics out of the process of administering the vote.  —  North Carolina Republican lawmakers on Tuesday overrode …

Former Dodgers star and Republican Steve Garvey enters U.S. Senate race  —  After nearly two decades of statewide Republican candidates being rejected by California's left-leaning electorate, former Dodger All-Star Steve Garvey hopes to drag the GOP back toward political relevance.

Jim Jordan's new shutdown threat highlights an unnerving right-wing trend  —  Republicans spend more time talking about the practical problems posed by the U.S.-Mexico border than any other issue — even as much of what they propose to address them is utter fantasy.

McCarthy loyalists vow to draw out painful speakership battle  —  House Republicans' state of emotional limbo is particularly problematic, since they'd otherwise welcome the chance to move quickly on aiding Israel.

In Search of Kamala Harris  —  After nearly three years, the vice president is still struggling to make the case for herself — and feels she shouldn't have to.  —  All the conditions seemed right for a chance to reset the narrative.  —  At the Munich Security Conference in February …

War in the Middle East  —  A Statement from President Claudine Gay  —  As the events of recent days continue to reverberate, let there be no doubt that I condemn the terrorist atrocities perpetrated by Hamas.  Such inhumanity is abhorrent, whatever one's individual views of the origins of longstanding conflicts in the region.

Putin Offers Muted Response to Attack on Israel.  That Speaks Volumes.  —  Vladimir Putin has long projected friendly ties to Israel.  But his silence since Saturday's assault illustrates how the war in Ukraine has strained the relationship between the two countries.

RFK Jr. super PAC raises $11 million within hours and courts Elon Musk's support  —  The environmental lawyer-turned-politician is mounting a formidable independent bid.  —  Just hours after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he would run for president as an independent, more than $11 million gushed …

Hamas Militants Behind Israel Attack Raised Millions in Crypto  —  Digital currency transactions highlight how U.S. and Israel have struggled to sever the access of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah to foreign funding  —  Hamas's lightning strike on Israel last weekend has raised …

A watchdog group found a big flaw in a major environmental policy  —  Findings by the Environmental Investigation Agency point to a perceived loophole in the Montreal Protocol.  —  For more than 35 years, millions of people worldwide have benefited from an international treaty that has phased …