CNN Poll: Trump's lead over Haley widens to double digits in New Hampshire  —  The race for the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary appears to be former President Donald Trump's to lose, according to a new CNN poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire following Trump's 30-point win in Iowa's caucuses last week.

Whitmer pushes Biden to talk more bluntly about abortion  —  Top Biden campaign officials have flagged abortion rights as a top issue for the president.  —  Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is nudging President Joe Biden to lean harder into abortion rights as he seeks to win another term in the White House.

‘America Is Under Attack’: Inside the Anti-D.E.I. Crusade  —  In late 2022, a group of conservative activists and academics set out to abolish the diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Texas' public universities.  —  They linked up with a former aide to the state's powerful lieutenant governor …

House GOP already considering a future without Johnson  —  Speaker Mike Johnson is beset with political challenges: At least two conservative lawmakers have begun threatening his job.  The former acting speaker trashed Johnson's performance this week.  A border-policy showdown with the Senate and White House draws nearer every day.

U.S. Pushes Hostage-Release Plan Aimed at Ending Gaza War  —  The talks are at an early stage, and large gaps remain between Israel and Hamas on the details  —  DUBAI—The U.S., Egypt and Qatar are pushing Israel and Hamas to join a phased diplomatic process that would start with a release of hostages and …

Where there's smoke, there's fire: Nikki Haley is our choice for the 2024 First in the Nation Primary  —  A hot mic moment from a candidate's withdrawal speech made headlines recently.  His assessment of Nikki Haley: “She's going to get smoked.”  The candidate was close in his assessment, but missed the mark.

Science is revealing why American politics are so intensely polarized  —  Political psychologists say they see tribalism intensifying, fueled by contempt for the other side  —  ATKINSON, N.H. — They stood in line for hours, in steady snow that became steady sleet, to hear the leader of their tribe.

Israel-Hamas war: Hostage families protest outside Netanyahu's home  —  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that he “will not compromise on full Israeli control” over Gaza and that “this is contrary to a Palestinian state,” rejecting U.S. President Joe Biden's suggestion …

Top Fani Willis ally calls for lead prosecutor Nathan Wade to step aside  —  A key ally of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) said Saturday that the lead prosecutor of the election interference case against former president Donald Trump should step aside amid allegations …

Trump, Rosendale, Sinema: The big decisions shaping the Senate GOP's odds  —  Republicans are feeling confident they can win back the Senate majority next year.  Some last-minute choices could still muddle their chances.  —  Senate Republicans have a solid shot in the battle for Senate control …

After House Speaker Mike Johnson Pushed Through Israel Aid Package, AIPAC Cash Came Flowing In  —  The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, donated around $95,000 to Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., in November, according to The Intercept's analysis of Federal Election Commission records.