Justice Alito Caught on Tape Discussing How Battle for America 'Can't Be Compromised'  —  In a new, secret recording, the Supreme Court justice says he “agrees” that the U.S. should return to a place of godliness  —  Justice Samuel Alito spoke candidly about the ideological battle between …

John Fetterman and wife Gisele are hospitalized after Democratic senator rear-ended car on the highway  — Fetterman and his wife were driving in northern Maryland at the time  —  Pennsylvania Democrat Sen. John Fetterman and his wife Gisele were hospitalized after a car crash Sunday morning.

Fox News Edited Out Trump Saying He Might Keep Epstein Files Sealed  —  But a later release of the interview included his full response.  —  LOADING  —  The initial airing of a Fox News interview with Donald Trump last week cut out the former president saying he may not declassify federal files …

Donald Trump completes mandatory presentencing interview after less than 30 minutes of questioning  —  Donald Trump completed his mandatory presentencing interview Monday after less than 30 minutes of routine, uneventful questions and answers, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

Canada's Parliament rocked by allegations of treason  —  Foreign interference probe exposes links to “witting” lawmakers in Ottawa.  —  OTTAWA — The capital of one of the world's most stable democracies is gripped by growing panic about foreign agents working in elected office.

Georgia Republican convicted in Jan. 6 riot walks out during televised congressional primary debate  —  A Georgia congressional candidate convicted of a misdemeanor for illegally demonstrating inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, walked out of a televised debate

Judge Strikes One Element From Trump Indictment in Documents Case  —  Judge Aileen Cannon threw out one basis for the case against the former president, involving a highly sensitive military map he showed an aide after leaving office.  —  The federal judge overseeing former President Donald …

U.N. Security Council passes Gaza cease-fire proposal drafted by the U.S.  —  China made no move to block the deal and Russia abstained, allowing the proposal to pass.  —  The United Nations Security Council passed a U.S.-drafted cease-fire deal aimed at halting eight months of bloody fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Behind the Republican Effort to Win Over Black Men  —  The party is trying to make inroads with Black voters, a key demographic for Democrats, which could swing the 2024 election.  —  Two Black Republican House members and Trump surrogates reserved a cigar bar near downtown Philadelphia …

Things to know about FDA warning on paralytic shellfish poisoning in Pacific Northwest  —  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.

Donald Trump Calls Taylor Swift ‘Unusually Beautiful’ but ‘Liberal’ in New ‘Apprentice’ Book (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Donald Trump is in his “Reputation” era.  —  The former president muses about pop princess Taylor Swift in a new book about his years as a reality star, “Apprentice in Wonderland …

Trump's Liquor Licenses Under Scrutiny After Felony Conviction  —  States across the country have laws restricting felons from selling alcohol.  What does that mean for Donald Trump, who does not drink but sells plenty of booze?  —  The State of New Jersey is reviewing whether Donald Trump's …

Trump won't mention abortion in brief, virtual remarks to anti-abortion group  —  The former president will deliver a pre-recorded message to a Christian advocacy group that calls abortion “child sacrifice.”  —  Hours before Donald Trump was expected to make a virtual address …

Trump to meet with Republican senators  —  Trump will meet with GOP senators in Washington on Thursday, to discuss an agenda for 2025 if they win in the fall, according to plans first shared with NBC News.  —  Former President Donald Trump will meet with a group of Republican senators in Washington …

The Future is Terror  —  Robespierre, a central architect of the French revolution, may seem like an unlikely reference point for modern American politics, and Donald Trump in particular.  But in one way he articulated a theory of governing that Trump is enacting today:

Trump finds new ways to praise and celebrate Jan. 6 rioters  —  Team Trump and Team Biden may not agree on much, but it appears both are eager to put the Jan. 6 attack at the center of the 2024 presidential election.  —  Donald Trump hasn't exactly been subtle about his support for Jan. 6 rioters …

The Mooch's warning to Trump's new pals on Wall Street  —  Editor's note: Morning Money is a free version of POLITICO Pro Financial Services morning newsletter, which is delivered to our subscribers each morning at 5:15 a.m. The POLITICO Pro platform combines the news you need with tools …

FBI Releases 2024 Quarterly Crime Report and Use-of-Force Data Update  —  the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program released the Quarterly Uniform Crime Report (Q1), January-March, 2024 and the National Use-of-Force Data Collection Update, March 2024, on the FBI's Crime Data Explorer (CDE) at https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov.

Increase in Liberal Views Brings Ideological Parity on Social Issues  —  But the long-term increase is not as pronounced on economic issues, on which Americans still lean conservative  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans have become significantly more likely to identify as liberal in their views …

Donald Trump Mocked Over ‘Bizarre Rant’ About Sharks  —  Donald Trump has been mocked online after going on a tirade against sharks and sinking boats during his recent campaign rally in Las Vegas.  —  During his speech  —  in the key swing state of Nevada on Sunday, the former president posed …

Minnesota Poll: Biden holds narrow lead over Trump, but GOP voters more enthusiastic  —  Biden leads Trump 45%-41% in Minnesota, according to a new Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 poll.  —  President Joe Biden holds a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump among likely voters in Minnesota …

Ukraine strikes Moscow's most advanced fighter jet inside Russia … - The attack took place at the Akhtubinsk airfield in Russia's Astrakhan region, about 366 miles behind the front lines, GUR added.  — “The Su-57 is Moscow's most advanced fighter” jet that can carry two different types of cruise missiles.

Leguizamo: White People are Overrepresented, Emmy Voters Must Choose non-White Winners  —  Progressive actor John Leguizamo wants you to know that he is still woke.  “I'm still woke!  Are you?”  —  He addressed that question in a full-page ad in Sunday's edition of The New York Times.

Pew: Most Black Americans say police, government plot against them … - The survey of nearly 5,000 Black adults found that most Black Americans are familiar with specific racial ideologies about U.S. institutions and believe they are true. … A substantial majority of Black adults (74%) …

The U.S. Economy Reaches Superstar Status  —  No, really.  —  If the United States' economy were an athlete, right now it would be peak LeBron James.  If it were a pop star, it would be peak Taylor Swift.  Four years ago, the pandemic temporarily brought much of the world economy to a halt.