Trump says he's bored by the primary debates, won't attend the next one  —  “They're not watchable,” Trump said.  —  HIALEAH, Fla. — Donald Trump spent the third presidential primary debate 10 miles away, musing about how dull the night he was ditching surely was.

GOP strategists urge congressional candidates to campaign against a national abortion ban  —  Disturbed by tough election losses on Tuesday, Republicans say the party needs to make clear to voters, in speeches and TV ads, that it doesn't favor banning all abortions.

DOJ announces arrests in ‘high-end brothel network’ used by elected officials, military officers and others  —  Three individuals have been arrested on charges of operating a “high-end brothel network” in Massachusetts and Virginia with a clientele that included elected officials …

Ramaswamy appears to call Zelensky a ‘Nazi’ at GOP debate  —  Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy appeared to call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “Nazi” during the GOP debate Wednesday, with his campaign later seeking to clarify his remarks.

SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios, Ending Actors Strike  —  The work stoppage will end 12:01 a.m. on Thursday. … The SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Committee approved the agreement in a unanimous vote on Wednesday, SAG-AFTRA announced.  The strike will end at 12:01 am Thursday.

School board voters fight back  —  Earlier this year, Popular Information reported that the Pennridge School Board in Pennsylvania hired Jordan Adams, a right-wing educational consultant, to assist in the development of curriculum and other issues.  Adams launched his company, Vermilion Education, in March 2023.

Tim Scott's girlfriend is, in fact, real.  —  The senator debuted his significant other at the most charming of spots: the stage of the GOP primary debate.  —  Who says that politics isn't romantic?  —  Sen. Tim Scott on Wednesday finally debuted his girlfriend, bringing her onstage …

GOP Candidates Say Lack Of Energy Is Causing Inflation — Despite Record Oil Production  —  August now holds the record for the most barrels of oil, according to the Energy Department.  —  LOADING  —  Looking for solutions to inflation, a couple of Republican presidential candidates …

U.S. officials pick Greenbelt, Md., for new FBI national headquarters  —  Prince George's suburb selected despite concerns from FBI leaders over the decision-making process, a person familiar with the situation said  —  Federal officials have decided the FBI will leave its iconic …

Emotions are running high at the White House as some aides' frustration with Israel is growing  —  Washington and Tokyo CNN —  Angst, unease and outrage are spreading through corners of the Biden administration as Israeli forces show no signs of letting up their relentless attacks inside Gaza …

Nikki Haley is running for president as a China hawk — but her record suggests a different picture  —  As governor of South Carolina, she embraced doing business with China.  —  White House hopeful Nikki Haley speaks during a presidential campaign stop at the South Carolina State House, Oct. 30, 2023, in Columbia, S.C.

US launches 2nd round of airstrikes on Iran-backed groups it says attacked American troops  —  Iran-backed militants launched at least 40 attacks on U.S. forces since Oct. 27.  —  In this July 20, 2022, file photo, an F-15 jet of the US Air Force flies during an annual artillery exercise near Eschenbach, southern Germany.

Ronna McDaniel believes Americans can reach ‘consensus’ on abortion  —  NBC News' Craig Melvin spoke to Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel ahead of the third Republican presidential debate and asked about how her party could approach abortion issues in 2024.

Vatican says transgender people can be baptized  —  Responding to questions from a Brazilian bishop, the Vatican also said that transgender people can be godparents and witnesses at church weddings.  —  Vatican officials said Wednesday that transgender people can be baptized in the Catholic church.