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 …

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 …

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.

No lawmakers have lost primaries yet.  Will the streak end tonight?  —  Good morning, Early Birds.  We're wishing Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) a rapid recovery after he suffered a bruised shoulder in a car crash on Sunday.  Send tips to earlytips@washpost.com.  Thanks for waking up with us.

Hamas says it accepts UN-backed Gaza truce plan, US cites ‘hopeful sign’  —  Hamas accepts a U.N. resolution backing a plan to end the war with Israel in Gaza and is ready to negotiate details, a senior official of the Palestinian militant group said on Tuesday in what the U.S. Secretary of State called “a hopeful sign”.

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 …

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.

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.

Sinclair injects deceptive attacks on Biden's age into dozens of local broadcasts  —  This is a special joint edition of Public Notice and Judd Legum's Popular Information.  You can subscribe to Popular Information here.  —  Two outlets controlled by right-wing media tycoons are working …

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 …

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.

Phone banks and pickleball: How the Biden campaign plans to court older voters  —  The new effort launches Tuesday amid signs voters 65 and older are warming to the president as his support among younger voters has softened.  —  WILMINGTON, Del. — As Democrats fret about losing ground …

Trump threats ‘terrifying’ for feds, ex-FBI chief says.  Steve Bannon says they ‘should be’  —  WASHINGTON − Steve Bannon, who has advised former President Donald Trump, just warned the last two ex-FBI directors to “Get your passport, get the hell out of the country because hey, we're coming,” in a second Trump term.

The CFPB is genuinely making America better, and they're going HARD (permalink)  —  Let's take a sec here and notice something genuinely great happening in the US government: the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau's stunning, unbroken streak of major, muscular victories over the forces …

Four U.S. College Instructors Hurt in China Stabbing Rampage  —  DISTURBING  —  Chilling footage shared online appeared to show bloodied victims lying on the ground.  —  Four American college instructors were injured in a stabbing attack in a park in China on Monday, officials say.

How Republicans used misleading videos to attack Biden in a 24-hour period  —  Such deceptively edited videos, known as “cheap fakes,” have become staples of Republican attacks against President Biden.

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

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 …

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 …

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 …