Biden's reset moment … Officials close to him, needing a repeat triumph, will spend hours on everything from the text to his physical preparation to exploit the prime-time moment.  — “Everyone around him is well aware — well aware — of the need to jack this campaign up,” a source close to Biden said.

Wisconsin's Democratic governor signs his new state legislative maps into law  —  Republicans control the Legislature but approved the new lines to avoid a court fight.  —  MADISON, Wisconsin — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday …

Judge Engoron's Ruling Is a Detailed Road Map to Trump's Thievery  —  The news about the eye-popping $355 million judgment against Donald Trump Friday minimized or even missed the real story in the judge's richly detailed ruling.  —  In justifying his findings of fact …

Measles erupts in Florida school where 11% of kids are unvaccinated  —  Over 100 children at the school are susceptible to virus.  —  Florida health officials on Sunday announced an investigation into a cluster of measles cases at an elementary school in the Fort Lauderdale area with a low vaccination rate …

Trump-Putin 2024  —  Happy Presidents' Day—a quick missive today, and we'll let you get back to your holiday.  —  Hanging Putin Around Trump's Neck  —  Not to be a Debbie Downer on Presidents' Day, but I want to talk about Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

John Oliver Offers Clarence Thomas Millions to Resign Immediately  —  “Your move, Clarence,” the “Last Week Tonight” host said at the end of his 11th season premiere.  “Your fucking move.”  —  There's a reason John Oliver and his Last Week Tonight crew keep winning Emmys …

Read: Historians rank Trump as worst president … - Lincoln.  — F.D. Roosevelt.  — Washington.  — T. Roosevelt.  — Jefferson.  — Truman.  — Obama.  — Eisenhower.  — L.B. Johnson.  — Kennedy.

Documents reveal Abraham Lincoln pardoned Biden's great-great-grandfather  —  Every new president selects personalized Oval Office decor to suit his tastes and pay homage to admired predecessors.  President Biden's Oval Office boasts both a portrait and a bust of Abraham Lincoln.

New York Times publisher A. G. Sulzberger: “Our industry needs to think bigger”  —  In this exclusive interview, he discusses his role in shaping the paper and preserving its values  —  In early January 1996 journalist Kevin McKenna presented the New York Times' first website to three generations …

‘What a Coward’: Fox Contributor Blasts J.D. Vance For Refusing to ‘Look Zelensky in the Eye’ While Opposing Aid  —  Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) received a bevy criticism over the weekend for skipping out on a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference …

High-profile Republicans head for the exits amid House GOP dysfunction  —  House Republicans were shocked by some of the recent high-profile retirements announced by their colleagues, which have included powerful committee chairs and rising stars inside the GOP.

Every Accusation a Confession  —  OK, this was another long one, so I split it—bifurcated, that is.  —  Part 1 from yesterday is here.  This is part 2 and it is from thisterday.  —  At the U.S./Mexico border, Republicans are defending their right to make themselves feel safe by murdering refugee men …

Bipartisan House members unveil new border, foreign aid proposal  —  It's not yet clear if House GOP leadership would consider the proposal.  —  Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, pauses while speaking during the American Federation of Government Employees …

Biden administration is leaning toward supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles  —  If Republicans continue to block U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the White House could turn to an ally to provide Kyiv with ATACM missiles capable of striking Russian-held Crimea.