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

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 …

Republican Attacks on Biden's Climate Law Raise Concerns Ahead of Election  —  Executives of companies with clean energy projects are facing questions about the potential for a rollback of the law and its incentives if a Republican wins.  —  The United States has experienced a surge …

‘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 …

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.

Stalled US aid for Ukraine underscores GOP's shift away from confronting Russia  —  At about 2 a.m. last Tuesday, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin stood on the Senate floor and explained why he opposed sending more aid to help Ukraine fend off the invasion launched in 2022 by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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 …

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.

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 …

Florida health officials investigate measles outbreak at school  — Four measles cases were confirmed at a South Florida elementary school  — The first case was reported Thursday; three others were confirmed Saturday  — Officials advise contacting health providers before vising offices if sick

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 …

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 …

How Merrick Garland Mistook a Trump Hitman for a Career Prosecutor  —  When Merrick Garland appointed Robert Hur to spend a year reading through Joe Biden's diaries, he emphasized that Hur was a career prosecutor, even while describing the role his appointee had played as Rod Rosenstein's …