Pence told Jan. 6 special counsel harrowing details about 2020 aftermath, warnings to Trump: Sources  —  The former VP is the top official known to have spoken with investigators.  —  In this Nov. 24, 2020 file photo President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence prepare to speak …

Koch network endorses Nikki Haley for president as it looks to stop Trump  —  The powerful political network led by conservative billionaire Charles Koch endorsed Nikki Haley for president on Tuesday, as it looks to stop Donald Trump from being the Republican nominee.

Trump's Backdoor Attempts to Delay His Trials Are Backfiring  —  The New York judge overseeing Donald Trump's hush money trial won't even consider pushing it back, especially after prosecutors accused defense lawyers of delay games. … Donald Trump's calendar is filling up—and not with campaign events.

Republicans must meet the moment  —  It's been almost three years since Democrats retook the White House, and the nation is watching in disbelief as the country they once knew is no longer secure — economically, culturally, or militarily.  —  Reckless spending and leftist regulations …

Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch deposed in Smartmatic election lawsuit  — Rupert Murdoch is being deposed in the $2.7 billion Smartmatic defamation lawsuit against Fox Corp. over allegedly damaging election lies, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC.

CIA director pushes big hostage deal in secret meeting with Mossad chief  —  The meeting in Qatar comes as William Burns takes on a central role navigating the crisis for President Biden  —  CIA Director William J. Burns arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for secret meetings with Israel's spy chief …

Ukrainian spy chief's wife poisoned, media reports say  —  The wife of Ukraine's military spy chief has been poisoned with heavy metals and is undergoing treatment in a hospital, a spokesperson for the agency said on Tuesday.  —  Marianna Budanova is the wife of Kyrylo Budanov …

The Hunter Biden counter-offensive: A strategy long overdue, or a political minefield  —  The president's son has a new legal plan, and it will play out in parallel with his father's reelection campaign.  —  For years, as Hunter Biden faced a protracted criminal probe …

Major news outlets gave much less coverage to Trump's “vermin” attack then they did Clinton's “deplorables” remark  —  Huge disparities mark coverage in national broadcast, cable, and print outlets  —  RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ROB SAVILLO, HARRISON RAY, PETE TSIPIS & TORRI LONERGAN

Scoop: Jewish Democrats rebuke GOP bill to expel Palestinians … - The GOP bill, introduced earlier this month by Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) with 10 Republican co-sponsors, would ban or revoke visas, refugee status and asylum for Palestinian Authority passport holders dating back to Oct 1, shortly before the Hamas attack on Israel.

Jimmy Carter attends memorial to honor Rosalynn Carter  —  A dozen political leaders, including the Bidens, were are the tribute service.  —  LIVE  —  An Armed Forces body bearer team carries the casket of former first lady Rosalynn Carter from the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, Nov. 28, 2023, in Atlanta.

Leonard Leo firm received $21M from Leo-linked group  —  The expenditure, revealed in a tax filing, comes as the conservative activist is under enhanced scrutiny from the D.C. attorney general.  —  Conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo's consulting firm received $21 million in 2022 …

The NFL needs to speak out against the Kansas City Chiefs fan in Black face, Native headdress  —  They're doubling up on the racism.  Are you going to say anything, Roger Goodell?  —  It takes a lot to disrespect two groups of people at once.  But on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas …

Why the Fifth Circuit Keeps Making Such Outlandish Decisions  —  Where to even start in cataloging the most ridiculous—and alarming—recent rulings to come out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit?  —  There's a case about whether a class action could go forward that boiled …

Biden campaign: Trump's vendetta against ObamaCare a threat to millions with preexisting conditions  —  The Biden campaign on Tuesday seized on former President Trump's assertion that he was “seriously looking at alternatives” to the Affordable Care Act, warning a second Trump presidency …

Presidential debates may not happen in 2024.  Here's how we can save this valuable tradition  —  The Commission on Presidential Debates announced the forthcoming slate of debate sites for presidential election season 2024.  Since 1976, there have been consistent televised presidential debates in the United States.