Black House Democrats embrace Biden at another critical juncture  —  “You've had my back, and I'll continue to have yours,” Biden told the Congressional Black Caucus on a Monday night call, echoing the 2020 race.  —  When the naysayers doubted that Joe Biden could win the 2020 presidential primary …

Poll finds Biden damaged by debate; with Harris and Clinton best positioned to win  —  Vice President Kamala Harris is now running ahead of Trump, 42 percent to 41 percent, the survey found.  —  A top Democratic pollster has a new survey showing President Joe Biden still in contention against Donald Trump …

The media has been breathlessly attacking Biden.  What about Trump?  —  The bigger story is Donald Trump's appalling unfitness for office.  He tried to overturn a legitimate election and is a felon  —  It's possible for two conflicting ideas to be true at once.

J.D. Vance Has a Problem on His Face  —  J.D. VANCE IS THE BEST BET on the predictive markets to be Donald Trump's running mate.  But an only-in-MAGAville issue might stand in the Ohio Republican's way: facial hair.  —  “J.D. has a beard.  But Trump is a clean-shaven guy.

White House doctor offers explanation for Parkinson's expert's visits  —  The doctor held regular Neurology clinics at the White House, she said  —  In a letter released late Monday night by the president's physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, he confirmed that Dr. Kevin Cannard …

Trump plans to block hearings in January 6 case before 2024 election  —  Lawyers for ex-president preparing to shut down possibility of high-profile officials testifying at evidentiary hearings  —  Donald Trump is expected to launch a new legal battle to suppress any damaging evidence …

U.S. Officials Say Russia Is Unlikely to Take Much More Ukrainian Territory  —  Russian forces continue to inflict pain, but NATO leaders gathering in Washington can say that their efforts to strengthen Ukraine are working.  —  Russia is unlikely to make significant territorial gains …

The alarming new power Trump will claim in a second term  —  Donald Trump says that if he returns to the White House in 2025, he will have the power to effectively cancel any federal program — or even an entire agency — by refusing to spend money appropriated by Congress.

AOC Breaks Her Post-Debate Silence With Ringing Biden Endorsement  —  ‘MATTER IS CLOSED’  —  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) told reporters Monday that after speaking “extensively” with President Joe Biden over the weekend, she is supporting his reelection bid.

Marla Maples Is Reportedly Ready to Throw Her Hat in the Trump VP Ring  —  ALL IS FORGIVEN  —  The former president's second wife opened up on her relationship with Trump and 2024 in a new interview, and sources tell the Evening Standard she's ready to join the veepstakes.

A Dangerous Double Standard  —  All our energies must go to defeating Trump  —  What a weekend.  You know I have seen some things in my seven decades covering American politics.  I have never seen anything quite like the wrangling, hand-wringing, and behind-the-scenes gamesmanship currently swirling around President Biden.

Former Sen. Jim Inhofe, Prolific Climate Denier, Dies At 89  —  The longtime Oklahoma Republican leaves behind a long legacy of disinformation about the mounting threat of global warming.  —  Longtime former Oklahoma Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe, one of the most vehement climate change deniers …

FBI Probing Rape Allegations Against Star Real-Estate Brokers  —  Federal agents have interviewed women who say they were sexually assaulted by Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander  —  The Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing allegations of rape and sexual assault by three siblings …