Trump has been unable to get bond for $464 million judgment, his lawyers say  —  In a filing to an appeals court, Trump's attorneys said getting the bond needed to halt proceedings while they appeal is a “practical impossibility.”  —  Former President Donald Trump has not been able to get a bond …

Trump is eyeing Paul Manafort for 2024 campaign role  —  The former campaign manager was pardoned by Trump for bank and tax fraud convictions and accusations he hid millions he made consulting for pro-Russian Ukrainian politicians  —  Former president Donald Trump is expected to enlist Paul Manafort …

“Obama would be jealous”: How Biden's rivalry with his ex-boss shapes his presidency … - “Obama would be jealous,” Biden sometimes says when speaking about a perceived accomplishment, according to two Biden aides familiar with such instances.  — The competitive dynamic has informed Biden's approach …

Supreme Court likely to reject limits on White House tech contacts  —  The Supreme Court seems likely to reject a Republican-led effort that could reshape how politicians communicate with major social media companies — with sweeping consequences for government efforts to secure elections and combat health misinformation.

Justice Breyer, Off the Bench, Sounds an Alarm Over the Supreme Court's Direction  —  In an interview in his chambers and in a new book, the justice, who retired in 2022, discussed Dobbs, originalism and the decline of trust in the court.  —  Justice Stephen G. Breyer's Supreme Court chambers …

Sonia Sotomayor Should Retire Now  —  On Election Day in 2006, Justice Antonin Scalia was 70 years old and had been serving on the Supreme Court for 20 years.  That year would have been an opportune time for him to retire—Republicans held the White House and the Senate …

Who Will Win the Biden-Trump Double-Haters?  —  Voters who despise both candidates are the coveted “swing” voters of 2024. … Move over swing voters, independents, NASCAR dads, and soccer moms.  So-called “double-haters” might be the most important voting bloc this year.

What the Data Says About Pandemic School Closures, Four Years Later  —  The more time students spent in remote instruction, the further they fell behind.  And, experts say, extended closures did little to stop the spread of Covid.  —  Four years ago this month, schools nationwide began to shut down …

Adult MAGA rage is making schools more dangerous for students  —  Despite the Ethan Crumbley and Nex Benedict cases, a GOP nominee to run schools wants a “firing squad” for liberals  —  Last week saw national headlines regarding two tragic stories that illustrate how MAGA radicalization of adults endangers kids in school.

Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection  —  The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Germans thought they were immune to nationalism after confronting their Nazi past.  They were wrong  —  When Sabine Thonke joined a recent demonstration in Berlin against Germany's far-right party, it was the first time in years she felt hopeful that the growing power of the extremists in her country could be stopped.