Trump's next redistricting targets  —  Once more unto the gerrymandering breach. … On Thursday, Trump said in a post that Tennessee's governor would “work hard to correct” the state's congressional map in order to “give us one extra seat” in Congress.  —  It's the latest sign that …

Casey Means: Murkowski sank my nomination  —  The surgeon general nominee is a close ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. … Kennedy also called out her opponents for a “lack of integrity” and “lack of courage” and said it was indicative of “the tribalism that is polarizing and destroying our country.”

GOP unity cracks with latest Iran war vote  —  GOP unity over the Iran war started to crack Thursday when Sen. Susan Collins of Maine voted with Democrats to halt the conflict, marking the first time a Republican has changed their vote on the military campaign in the Middle East.

Congress expected to end the record 75-day partial government shutdown  —  The House expects to vote to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security by the end of the day.  ICE and border patrol will be funded separately due to Democratic opposition.  —  WASHINGTON — The House is expected …

Jeffrey Epstein's Possible Suicide Note Hidden From Public View … A suicide note purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein in a Manhattan jail has been kept secret for nearly seven years, locked up in a New York courthouse.  —  A cellmate said he discovered the note in July 2019 …

Don't Underestimate the Fury of Democratic Voters  —  One lesson of the Democratic Senate primary in Maine is that no one should underestimate the white-hot fury of the party's voters.  —  In October, Graham Platner's insurgent campaign appeared doomed.  Janet Mills, Maine's Democratic governor …

House Ethics Committee investigating allegations of sexual harassment against GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards  —  The House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations of sexual harassment against GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

FEMA Is Reversing Job Cuts Made Under Kristi Noem  —  The agency said staff members who had been let go or placed on administrative leave were now needed to prepare for hurricanes and the World Cup.  —  The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reversing job cuts that Kristi Noem …

Mike Johnson ekes out wins, but at a cost  —  IN TODAY'S EDITION:  — Johnson, Jeffries tee up redistricting battles  — Senate GOP unity cracks on Iran  — House eyes prediction market trading ban  —  Speaker Mike Johnson survived a “week from hell” with a handful of legislative wins.

Trump DOJ Pursuing Separate Comey Probe for Classified Leaks  —  The Justice Department is pursuing additional charges against James Comey for allegedly leaking classified information, after the former FBI director's unrelated indictment this week in North Carolina, said two people familiar with the matter.

The Slaying of the Voting Rights Act by the Coward Samuel Alito  —  Sign up for Executive Dysfunction, a newsletter that highlights one under-the-radar story each week about how Trump is changing the law—or how the law is pushing back.  You'll also receive updates on the latest from Slate's Jurisprudence team.

Trump sons take stake in Kazakh miner that won $1.6bn US contract  —  Donald Jr and Eric have sought to capitalise on sectors backed by father's presidential administration  —  A shell company backed by Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump has merged with a critical minerals group that last year secured …

‘Just go to Hell’: Ed Martin, Thom Tillis squabble amid Tillis' anti-Jan. 6 litmus test  —  Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and pardon attorney Ed Martin traded personal insults Thursday on social media, a remarkably public feud between a sitting Republican senator and member of the administration.

Trump Family-Backed Drone Firm Signs Weapons Deal With US  —  The US Air Force agreed to buy an undisclosed number of interceptor drones from a company backed by President Donald Trump's sons, according to the firm, deepening the military's ties to defense contractors linked to the first family …

Congress Passes Another Short-Term Extension of Expiring Surveillance Law  —  Senator Ron Wyden secured an agreement to seek the declassification of a recent intelligence court ruling about the FISA Section 702 program.  —  Congress voted on Thursday to extend a high-profile warrantless surveillance law …

Missing Republican Oklahoma Senate candidate, 54, found dead in rural area  —  The body of a missing Republican Senate candidate was found inside a truck in rural Oklahoma, according to authorities and reports.  —  Barry Christian, a 54-year-old candidate for District 38 in western Oklahoma …

Sen. Rand Paul introduces constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship  —  WASHINGTON (TNND) — Kentucky GOP Sen. Rand Paul announced Thursday that he would be introducing a constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship. … Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments …