Top RNC lawyer resigns after rift grows with Trump  —  The former president was angered by Charlie Spies's criticism of his false 2020 election-fraud claims.  —  The top lawyer at the Republican Party is resigning after he cited conflicts with his other work obligations and after Donald Trump grew angry …

At a private donor event, Trump likens the Biden administration to the ‘Gestapo’  —  Trump referenced the Nazi secret police as he was railing against the legal troubles he and his supporters are facing.  —  PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump compared President Joe Biden's administration …

Sen. Tim Scott dodges on whether he would accept 2024 election results  —  The senator, who ran for the Republican nomination for president last year, repeatedly refused to say whether he'd accept this year's presidential election results, regardless of who wins.

Gallows Humor and Talk of Escape: Trump's Possible Return Rattles Capital  —  At Washington dinner parties, dark jokes abound about where to go into exile if the former president reclaims the White House.  —  It has become the topic of the season at Washington dinner parties and receptions.

Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate  —  There was no threat to the president's home, law enforcement authorities said.  —  WASHINGTON — A driver died after a vehicle crashed into a gate at the White House Saturday night, but the fatal collision is being investigated …

6 months out, a tight presidential race with battle between issues and attributes: POLL  —  Trump has 46% support among U.S. adults and Biden 44% in a head-to-head matchup.  —  President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign rally for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore at Bowie State University …

How Pope Francis opened the Vatican to transgender sex workers  —  The outreach, reflecting the most radical stage of his papacy, has prompted backlash while also altering the lives of the nearly 100 people he has met.  —  VATICAN CITY — Sea gulls soared over St. Peter's Square as Laura Esquivel …

Noem: 'They're just attacking me like crazy right now.'  —  The South Dakota governor has come under intense criticism for her decision to shoot and kill her dog 20 years ago.  —  Kristi Noem cast herself as the victim of a liberal- and media-run smear campaign at a Republican donor retreat on Saturday …

A Great American Con Led to the Mess on College Campuses.  Everyone Fell for It—Again.  —  A time-honored tactic by right-wing agitators brought on the “crisis” on American campuses.  Everyone fell for it—again.  —  In 2001, a Vietnam-era student radical named David Horowitz decided to once again start causing trouble on campus.

“May the 4th be with you”: Biden celebrates Star Wars Day with Luke Skywalker actor … - “Always,” Hamill added.  — The actor who played Luke Skywalker said he was “honored” to visit the White House, per the AP.

Crenshaw becomes latest Republican to hit Greene over Johnson ouster plan  —  Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) became the latest Republican to hit Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) over her plan to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).  —  “She needs her time in the spotlight, you know …