It's Time To Unite Behind Donald Trump  —  An open border with terrorists, criminals, and drugs pouring into our country.  A botched withdrawal from Afghanistan that stranded thousands of Americans and our allies behind enemy lines, left billions of dollars' worth of U.S. military equipment …

George Santos finds unlikely protectors in House Democrats … - Santos faces two federal indictments and a likely reelection loss if he manages to stay in Congress through 2024. … - The resolution would have failed even if all Democrats had voted for it: Just 24 Republicans voted for it …

It's a one-candidate race — with two backups  —  IT'S A ONE-CANDIDATE RACE — WITH TWO BACKUPS.  Some Republicans have long wanted the GOP presidential field to narrow.  They hoped the also-ran candidates would drop out.  So far, there hasn't been much of that.  Instead, the field has effectively narrowed itself.

MTG attacks ‘vaping groping’ Boebert and Chip Roy after Republicans vote against her  —  Killing the resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) sparked Republican infighting between Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), who introduced the measure last week …

Nancy Mace's Staff Guide Shows Her True Priority: Nancy Mace  —  A lengthy internal handbook for aides to the Republican lawmaker—obtained by The Daily Beast—demonstrates Mace's thirst for the spotlight. … Well before her fateful vote to remove Kevin McCarthy from the House speakership …

Senate Republicans erupt in anger over Tuberville's military freeze  —  A surprising public confrontation made clear that some of Sen. Tommy Tuberville's colleagues have hit their limit as hundreds of senior military promotions remain stalled  —  The war in Gaza and a serious medical emergency suffered …

Ady Barkan, Health Care Activist, Dies at 39  —  Mr. Barkan campaigned for Medicare for all while struggling with A.L.S., the terminal neurodegenerative disease.  —  Ady Barkan, a well-known activist who campaigned for Medicare for all while struggling with the terminal neurodegenerative disease A.L.S., has died.

Alabama court says state can execute inmate with nitrogen gas  —  The decision moves Alabama closer to being the first state to attempt an execution with nitrogen gas, although there is likely to be additional litigation.  —  MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A divided Alabama Supreme Court said the state …

Ramaswamy Readies 8-Figure Ad Blitz In Iowa And New Hampshire (Exclusive)  —  Long shot GOP presidential challenger Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing an eight-figure ad blitz in Iowa and New Hampshire, according to his campaign.  —  “My name is Vivek Ramaswamy, and I speak the truth,” …

What we still don't know about Paul Pelosi attack  —  THE BUZZ: An unheralded San Francisco court hearing has offered new hints about California's preeminent political case.  —  We're coming up on the federal trial of David DePape, who is accused of assaulting Paul Pelosi and plotting …

Oral arguments begin to see if Trump's eligibility to appear on Minnesota ballot should proceed  —  This is the second hearing this week challenging Trump's eligibility.  —  Former President and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends a campaign rally in Sioux City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2023.

Biden calls for humanitarian ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war  —  President Joe Biden said he thought there should be a humanitarian “pause” in the Israel-Hamas war, after his campaign speech Wednesday evening was interrupted by a protester calling for a cease-fire.  “I think we need a pause,” Biden said.