Supreme Court will hear Donald Trump immunity arguments in April  —  The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election, calling into question whether his case could go to trial before the November election.

Cornyn launches bid to succeed McConnell as GOP leader  —  Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Thursday officially announced a run to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as Republican leader, setting up what is expected to be a hotly contested race for the top spot in the conference.

Romney on voting for Trump over Biden: ‘No, no, no, absolutely not’  —  Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) he would “absolutely not” vote for former President Trump over President Biden in November, pointing to Trump's foreign policy views and his character.  —  “No. No, no, absolutely not,” …

Trump Taken Off Illinois Ballot by Judge Over Insurrection  — Illinois becomes third state to block Trump from ballot  — Trump called the move ‘unconstitutional’ and plans to appeal  —  An Illinois judge barred Donald Trump from appearing on the Republican presidential primary ballot …

Why Is Trump Trying to Make Ukraine Lose?  —  The former president isn't in office—but is still dictating U.S. policy.  —  Nearly half a year has passed since the White House asked Congress for another round of American aid for Ukraine.  Since that time, at least three different legislative efforts …

Republicans Are Tired of Mike Johnson ‘Kicking the Can Down the Road’  —  For the third time, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is turning to a short-term spending extension to stall a government shutdown.  —  Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has once again found himself in a familiar position: in trouble.

Trump's pick for chair of the Republican Party opposes “the destruction of human embryos”  —  Former president Trump has endorsed Michael Whatley, a corporate lobbyist and chair of the North Carolina Republican Party, as the next chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC).

Let's Thank the Alabama Supreme Court  —  I never thought I'd be grateful to the Alabama Supreme Court for anything, but now I am.  With its decision deeming frozen embryos to be children under state law, that all-Republican court has done the impossible.  It has awakened the American public …

Judges in Trump-related cases face unprecedented wave of threats  —  Judges and prosecutors are facing repeated threats of violence as they handle cases related to Trump, interviews and documents reveal.  The wave of intimidation follows the ex-president's attacks on judges as corrupt and biased …

Columbia University Hospital DEI Chief Is Serial Plagiarist, Complaint Alleges  —  The chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer of Columbia University's medical school, Alade McKen, plagiarized extensively in his doctoral dissertation, lifting entire pages of material, without attribution …

Statement from President Biden on Addressing National Security Risks to the U.S. Auto Industry  —  American automakers and auto workers are the best in the world.  The iconic Big Three and American auto workers are leading the world in quality and innovation.  A dynamic auto industry is vital to the U.S. economy.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza Health Ministry says over 30,000 Palestinians killed  —  Israeli strikes over central Gaza late Wednesday killed at least 20 people, including five women and two children.  Dozens of men held prayers for the deceased, wrapped traditionally in white shrouds, outside al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah.

Pennsylvania sets up election security task force ahead of 2024 presidential contest  —  Law enforcement agencies, civil defense officials and election administrators are meeting in Pennsylvania to coordinate against election threats with the presidential contest eight months away