Federal prosecutors just reopened one of the longest-running legal sagas involving former FBI Director James Comey, subpoenaing his closest confidant for a third time in nearly a decade. What The Daniel Richman FBI Leak Probe Actually Targets A federal grand jury issued a subpoena Monday to Daniel Richman, a Columbia Law School professor and longtime … Read more
The Pentagon just lost one of its most prominent civilian leaders, and the reasons behind his exit reveal a deepening rift at the top of America’s military hierarchy. Why Army Secretary Driscoll Resigned Now Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump on Monday, with multiple sources confirming he plans to leave the post effective … Read more
Rep. Jim Clyburn just revisited one of the most consequential decisions of his three-decade career, and the reaction has been immediate and sharply divided. What Jim Clyburn Actually Said About Clarence Thomas Speaking with NBC’s Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press” Sunday, Clyburn was asked directly whether he stood by his 1991 testimony supporting Thomas’s … Read more
Royal watchers are buzzing over what looks like a genuine turnaround in one of the monarchy’s most speculated-about relationships, just as another major family storyline resurfaces. What’s Behind The Queen Camilla Close To Kate Reports Royal biographer Andrew Lownie told the Daily Mail this week that “Camilla has not just grown closer with Kate in … Read more
President Trump just escalated his ongoing war with the media into new territory, publicly demanding federal punishment for a veteran NBC journalist over a single sentence. Why Trump Calls For Kristen Welker’s FCC Punishment Trump posted Sunday on social media that Kristen Welker, longtime moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” should be “reported to the … Read more
A federal appeals court just upended one of South Carolina’s longest-standing voting privileges, ruling that giving seniors special mail ballot access while restricting younger voters violates the Constitution. What The South Carolina Voting Age Exemption Ruling Says The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that South Carolina’s mail-in ballot law illegally discriminates based on age, … Read more
Donald Trump White House Confidentiality Culture Has Quietly Gone Government-Wide Donald Trump White House confidentiality practices started small back in 2017, when senior aides were reportedly pressured into signing individual nondisclosure agreements following a wave of early leaks. That practice has now grown into something far larger and more permanent. The Office of Personnel Management … Read more
Kennedy Center Trump Name Dispute Reaches Its Most Dramatic Point Yet The Kennedy Center Trump name battle has been building for months, but this week’s development marks a genuine escalation. Justice Department attorneys told a federal judge the historic arts complex could ultimately face demolition if its renovation plans get blocked. That threat arrived in … Read more
Iceland EU Referendum Comes Down To A Photo Finish The Iceland EU referendum has produced exactly the nail biter analysts predicted heading into Saturday’s vote. Early results from Iceland’s national broadcaster RUV show the “yes” side holding a narrow lead, 51.2 percent to 48.8 percent, based on the first 87,000 of roughly 270,000 eligible ballots … Read more
Social Security Benefits Face A Real Deadline, But Not The One Most People Fear Social Security benefits are heading toward a genuine financial cliff, but new polling reveals most Americans fundamentally misunderstand what that cliff actually looks like. That gap in understanding may be part of why Washington hasn’t treated this as an urgent priority. … Read more