Behind the Curtain: Trump allies pre-screen loyalists for unprecedented power grab … - His top obsession will be the Justice Department, the FBI and the intelligence community — all of which he thinks conspired to investigate him, thwart him, screw him.

Did ‘vermin’ mark a turning point in Trump coverage?  —  Saturday night was a low point in the elite media's coverage of Donald Trump.  —  The New York Times put a light-hearted headline on a news article about Trump's Veterans Day address in New Hampshire, in which he vowed to “root out” …

Here's How Biden Can Turn It Around  —  Top Democrats agree that the president needs more aggressiveness, more help from his friends and a few more friends.  Liz Cheney, Rahm Emanuel and Mitt Romney can help.  —  Just under one year before the presidential election, Democrats should be concerned …

Maryanne Trump Barry, Donald Trump's Older Sister, Dies at 86  —  A retired federal judge in New Jersey, she supported her brother but, as secret audio recordings revealed in 2019, she could also be scathingly critical of him.  —  Maryanne Trump Barry, a former federal judge who was an older sister …

The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics for the first time  —  The Supreme Court is adopting its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices.  The policy was issued by the court Monday.

Secret Service agents protecting Biden's granddaughter open fire when 3 people try to break into SUV  —  Secret Service agents protecting President Joe Biden's granddaughter opened fire after three people tried to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle in the nation's capital, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

Biden: Hospitals ‘must be protected’ in Gaza as Israeli forces close in  —  President Biden on Monday called for Israel to take “less intrusive” action in Gaza in its war against Hamas, warning in particular against strikes that hit hospitals.  —  “Well, as we know, I have not been reluctant expressing …

Jeffries suggests Democrats could support GOP stopgap funding bill  —  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) suggested Monday that Democrats may support the Republicans' short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown — a sharp change of tone that could pave the way for easy passage …

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott abruptly ends 2024 presidential bid, shocking even his campaign staff  —  Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott abruptly announced late Sunday that he was dropping out of the 2024 race, a development that surprised his donors and stunned his campaign staff …

Ex-Fox News Reporter Claims Network Fired Him for Calling Out Jan. 6 Lies  —  Donner, who spent 12 years at Fox News, is now suing the network under D.C.'s human-rights statutes, alleging wrongful termination.  —  Jason Donner, a former reporter for Fox News, is suing the right-wing network …

MAGA-dominated state Republican parties plagued by infighting, money woes  —  National Republicans fear the cash crunch could hamper field operations in key swing states come 2024  —  In Arizona, the state GOP chairman has been begging the Republican National Committee for a financial bailout.

Trump Jr hails ‘sexiness’ of father's properties at New York fraud trial  —  Donald Trump's son showers praise on former president as he returns to the stand at $250m real estate fraud trial  —  Donald Trump's eldest son hailed the “sexiness” of his father's properties after returning …

Pro-Hitler and Holocaust denier account: X has paid me $3,000 in ad revenue sharing  —  Musk and Yaccarino's X has been placing ads for BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel on the pro-Hitler account  —  There's more bad news for brands that advertise on X (formerly Twitter): They're helping financially reward pro-Adolf Hitler propaganda.

Ex-PM David Cameron appointed foreign secretary in shock return to government  —  Summary  — Ex-PM David Cameron is made foreign secretary in a shock move as Rishi Sunak reshuffles his cabinet  — It is a remarkable return to government for the former Conservative prime minister, in office between 2010 and 2016

Stephen Miller's “America First Legal” is more dangerous than you think  —  This free edition of Public Notice is made possible by paid subscribers.  If you aren't one already, please consider signing up.  Just click the button below.  —  Click for Public Notice free trial

We were interviewing a Palestinian farmer.  Then the drone and soldiers appeared  —  WEST BANK - There are days when you head out to report a story, and you think you know where it's going.  And then it spins in an entirely different direction.  —  This is the story of one such day last Tuesday …

Sinema left the Democratic Party.  Democratic donors left her too.  —  A POLITICO analysis of campaign finance data reveals a tough road ahead if the Arizona independent runs for reelection.  —  Democratic donors have fled Sen. Kyrsten Sinema since she left the party …