Hamas announces it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal  —  Israel's army has told Palestinians to temporarily evacuate from parts of Rafah in southern Gaza, signaling that a ground invasion is imminent.  People were told to move to Muwasi, an Israeli-declared humanitarian area near the coast.

Why I'm voting for Biden and other Republicans should, too  —  Donald Trump has disqualified himself through his conduct and his character,  —  It's disappointing to watch an increasing number of Republicans fall in line behind former president Donald Trump.

Kristi Noem's Team Told Her to Nix the Dog Story Two Years Ago  —  She violated the first rule of campaign memoirs: Do no harm.  —  Kristi Noem's story about killing her dog made headlines across America.  But it wasn't news to people who worked on her first book, where the tale …

Trump interferes with House GOP messaging on Cuellar indictment … - The National Republican Congressional Committee plans to accuse Democrats of a double standard if they stay mum on Cuellar following their pressure on ex-Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) to resign, Politico reports.

Congressman praises racist heckling.  Will his corporate backers stand by him?  —  On Thursday, Jaylin Smith, a graduate student at the University of Mississippi, participated in a small, non-violent protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.  Smith and the other protesters were greeted …

Hunter Biden's revenge  —  Smear campaigns have consequences.  —  ∙ Paid … Have you noticed that after years of saturation coverage, Fox News hosts have suddenly cooled it on the Hunter Biden stuff?  There's a reason for that.  —  Last week, Fox News pulled the six-part series …

400 Rich People Pay $40K to Hear Trump Glorify Cop Assailants  —  On Saturday, a bunch of people paid a lot of money — at least $40,0000 apiece, and one or two people took Trump up on an offer to speak if they gave $1 million — to hear Trump glorify cop assailants.

Behind the Curtain: 6% of six states … - Those were the battlegrounds disputed by Donald Trump after the 2020 election. … - A seventh state, North Carolina, is included in some swing-state polls. … Republicans think they're winning.  The swing-state map is a big reason why.

Right-Wing Nonprofit Paid Millions to Companies With Ties to Insiders  —  The Conservative Partnership Institute's three highest-paid contractors had connections to the group's leaders or their relatives, raising concerns about self-dealing.  —  The Conservative Partnership Institute …

U.S. soldier detained in Russia, officials say  —  The soldier, who was stationed in Korea and traveled to Russia on his own, is accused of stealing from a woman.  —  A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia over the weekend, according to four U.S. officials.

Bernie Sanders will run for re-election … - People around Sanders have not given any indication that he is retiring, and say they are approaching 2024 as an election year for the senator.  — There was doubt that Sanders would seek re-election given his age, and he has yet to publicly announce a decision.

‘We deserve more’: US workers' share of the pie dwindles  —  Bureau of Labor Statistics releases latest estimate of how much labor receives of national income, showing bleak decline  —  When Jesse Motte began working at a Starbucks inside a Target store in Columbia, South Carolina, more than two years ago, $15 an hour sounded great.

Joe Kahn: ‘The newsroom is not a safe space’  —  The Scene  —  Q&A  —  Ben Smith: Dan Pfeiffer, who used to work for Barack Obama, recently wrote of the Times: “They do not see their job as saving democracy or stopping an authoritarian from taking power.”  Why don't you see your job as: “We've got to stop Trump?”

Congress voted against funding a cure for cancer just to block a win for Biden  —  Some Republicans, refusing to give President Joe Biden a ‘win,’ voted against the renewal of funding for cancer research.  Vote for those who do not politicize Americans' health.  —  I'm afraid I have some bad news.

Kellyanne Conway, David Plouffe launching ‘The Campaign Managers’ podcast  —  A pair of campaign managers for former Presidents Trump and Obama are teaming up for an across-the-aisle podcast that promises to “engage rather than enrage” while diving into the 2024 White House race.

Kevin Spacey Endorses ‘Loyal Friend’ Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  —  HOUSE OF CARDS  —  The long-shot third party candidate got what is perhaps an unwanted boost from the accused sexual predator.  —  At the start of the same week a damning docuseries about his alleged sexual abuse is set the premiere …

Former Senate Candidate Tiffany Smiley Will Challenge Pro-Impeachment GOP Representative Dan Newhouse  —  Former Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley will primary pro-impeachment Rep. Dan Newhouse in 2024.  —  Load More  —  LATEST ISSUE  —  HISTORY  —  It's 1892 All Over Again  —  By DAN MCLAUGHLIN

Prosecutors move deeper into Trump's orbit as testimony in hush money trial enters a third week  —  AP is live outside Trump Tower in New York as Donald Trump's hush money trial enters a third week.  —  Photos  —  The judge presiding over Donald Trump's hush money trial fined him $1,000 …