Kennedy family to endorse Biden in show of force against RFK Jr. … - With a substantial number of voters telling pollsters they are dissatisfied with both Biden and Trump, Democrats are increasingly petrified that a Kennedy name on the ballot will throw the election to Trump.

Biden camp decides not to take the bait on Trump's stormy trial  —  The president and his team plan a judicious approach to the courtroom drama engulfing their opponent.  —  The Biden campaign has a straightforward strategy for navigating former President Donald Trump's time in the courthouse.

Momentum grows to remove Johnson over potential change to ouster rule  —  Momentum is growing quickly behind the effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from power if he moves to alter the motion to vacate rule as part of a package of foreign aid that's expected to pass through the House this weekend.

2 members of Trump jury excused, including woman who feared being identified  —  Two people who were selected to serve on the jury in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York were excused on Thursday, including one woman who expressed concerns about being identified publicly and her ability to remain impartial.