Trump ordered to pay New York Times, three reporters nearly $400,000 in legal costs over dismissed lawsuit  — A New York judge former President Donald Trump to pay The New York Times and three of its reporters nearly $400,000 to cover their legal costs for a lawsuit by him that was dismissed last year.

How the US and UK Came to Attack the Houthis  — From a conference in St. Croix to military action in Yemen  — US pursued diplomatic track before turning to its arsenal  —  President Joe Biden was vacationing in St. Croix on the morning of Jan. 1 when he convened a meeting of his national security team.

Ron DeSantis Admits Fox News Isn't Real News … Meeting with reporters Friday, Ron DeSantis blurted out something every Republican politician knows, but never says: Conservative media does not hold Republicans accountable.  “He's got basically a Praetorian Guard of the conservative media …

Dean Phillips: I'm Being Blackballed — and It's Joe Biden's Fault  —  What the Minnesota Rep's unsurprising media struggles say about our news ecosystem.  —  “I'm appalled,” fumes U.S. Rep. and presidential hopeful Dean Phillips.  “I'm disappointed.  I'm disgusted that professionals …

More than $482 million recovered from 1,600 millionaires who have not paid tax debts  —  WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today continued progress to expand enforcement efforts related to high-income individuals, large corporations and complex partnerships as part of wider efforts to transform the agency.

Hunter Biden's Offer to Testify Won't Protect Him From Contempt, GOP Says  —  If Republicans 'want to play chicken with this, fine, that's their choice,' a source close to Hunter Biden told The Messenger  —  House Republicans said Friday they will continue to pursue contempt of Congress charges …

Oil companies will soon pay fees for emitting a climate ‘super-pollutant’  —  The action is one of the Biden administration's strongest against the fossil fuel industry under provisions of a 2022 climate law  —  The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday proposed steep new fees …

Fox News Kicks Mike Lindell and His MyPillow Ads to the Curb  —  The pillow magnate claims Fox News “canceled” him for hiring Lou Dobbs, but a Fox News source with knowledge told The Daily Beast that Lindell simply hasn't paid his bills.  —  MAGA pillow magnate Mike Lindell alleges that Fox News …

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for white supremacist who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket  —  Federal prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.  Payton Gendron, 20, is already serving …

EXCLUSIVE: Here's The Tape of Roger Stone Discussing Assassination of Democrats — Which He Denied Ever Doing  —  Roger Stone has contested Mediaite's reporting this week regarding comments he made on tape floating the assassination of two members of Congress.

Americans divided on how SCOTUS should handle Trump ballot access: POLL  —  The U.S. Supreme Court will hear ballot access arguments on Feb. 8.  —  Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump campaigns, in Clinton, Iowa, Jan 6, 2024.

Elise Stefanik's Ugly “Hostages” Barb Points to Serious GOP Mayhem Ahead  —  GOP Representative Elise Stefanik no doubt thought it was shrewd to describe the rioters who attacked the Capitol as “January 6 hostages.”  This sort of talk hits a sweet trifecta for a GOP leader with seemingly limitless ambition.

Supreme Court to review restrictions on homeless encampments  —  The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider whether state and local officials can punish homeless individuals for camping and sleeping in public spaces when shelter beds are unavailable.  —  The justices will review …

Quaker Oats recalls more granola products due to salmonella risk  —  Quaker Oats is expanding a prior recall to include additional cereals, granola bars and snacks sold across the U.S. because they could be contaminated with salmonella.  —  The recalled products are sold throughout the 50 states …

Swing state Republican parties are engulfed in turmoil ahead of key 2024 races  —  Republicans are concerned state leadership strife in Florida, Michigan and Nevada could jeopardize the party's chances this fall.  —  Republican parties in three battleground states are navigating turbulence …

The real Senate battleground  —  PROGRAMMING NOTE: We'll be off this Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day but will be back in your inboxes on Tuesday.  —  THE BUZZ: BANKING ON THE BAY — Reps. Katie Porter and Adam Schiff launched their first TV ads of the Senate campaign this week …