Free press groups say selling access to Trump's posts is "unconstitutional."
AI:President Trump and his aides are facing a lawsuit in federal court following allegations that they engaged in a corrupt scheme by selling premium early access to Truth Social posts for as much as $100,000. Free press advocacy groups have filed the suit, claiming the practice is unconstitutional because it allows private entities to pay for expedited access to information involving official government business and presidential communications. This legal challenge follows similar patterns of scrutiny regarding how Trump manages his media presence and information flow during his second term.Open
The Trump administration is seeking swift Supreme Court intervention to implement new mail-in voting restrictions ahead of the November midterms.
The Trump administration is seeking swift Supreme Court intervention to implement new mail-in voting restrictions ahead of the November midterms. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration on Wednesday again asked the U.S. Supreme Court to quickly intervene to allow the U.S. Postal Service to implement nationwide restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections. Solicitor General D. John Sauer urged the justices to overturn two rulings by Barack Obama-appointed U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani that have blocked the Trump administration’s plans, warning that further delays could prevent the changes from taking effect before the elections. DETAIL: Talwani ruled Tuesday in a separate case brought by…Open
AI:The Trump administration is petitioning the Supreme Court for emergency intervention to allow the USPS to implement nationwide mail-in voting restrictions ahead of the November midterms. Solicitor General D. John Sauer is asking the justices to overturn rulings by an Obama-appointed district judge that blocked the President's March executive order, which seeks to enhance election integrity by requiring state-specific voter list verification and citizenship confirmation. The administration argues that these measures are necessary to prevent fraud and secure the electoral process, contending that previous legal challenges were premature since no concrete changes had been enacted yet. This push for election security follows a pattern of…Open
Lindsay Clancy called a crisis support line twice in the weeks before her children’s killings
AI:Trial testimony reveals that Lindsay Clancy contacted a crisis support line on two separate occasions in the weeks leading up to the murders of her three children. This development adds critical context to the ongoing legal proceedings, which have focused on her mental state and prior search history regarding sociopathy and self-harm. The revelation highlights potential failures in the emergency response systems intended to intervene during such high-risk mental health crises.Open
New reporting from The New York Times sheds light on how a counterintelligence inquiry into Trump’s Russia ties was derailed. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Michael Schmidt, who broke this story, and John Brennan for analysis on Deadline White House.
AI:Nicolle Wallace discusses new reporting from The New York Times regarding a counterintelligence inquiry into Donald Trump’s ties to Russia that was allegedly derailed due to an accidental reveal during the investigation. The discussion features Michael Schmidt and John Brennan analyzing how the probe's focus on Russian connections impacted the trajectory of the investigation.Open
While President Trump was switching planes due to an Iranian threat, some of his Cabinet officials were left behind on Air Force One including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Trump instead took his aides Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino with him, according to a U.S. official granted anonymity to share details of the clandestine mission. Katy Tur has more details.
AI:In a high-stakes maneuver driven by an Iranian threat, President Trump executed a clandestine flight switch, leaving several key Cabinet members behind on Air Force One while he relocated to a different aircraft for security. While mainstream reports focus on the departure of officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from his immediate vicinity, the President prioritized his most trusted inner circle, ensuring Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino were by his side during the transition. This tactical decision highlights the heightened security posture required as tensions with the Iranian regime continue to escalate following previous assassination attempts against the President.Open
AI:Two soldiers have been confirmed dead following the crash of an Army Apache helicopter near Fort Hood in Texas. The fatal incident has prompted the military to temporarily ground all training flights for the Apache fleet while investigators work to determine the exact cause of the mishap. This tragedy underscores growing concerns regarding equipment reliability and pilot safety during active-duty maneuvers.Open
‘Results arrived at a moment when national discussion focuses on Republican vulnerabilities’
AI:Following the unexpected loss of Wisconsin Governor Tiffany, Mary Rooke reports that while Democrats are busy shifting blame and pointing fingers to explain their recent failures, the true narrative is found in the GOP's consistent performance. Despite claims from some observers that the election results highlight Republican vulnerabilities, the data suggests a different reality regarding voter sentiment during these midterms.Open
The group claims that the school failed to protect its Palestinian students and faculty from “unrelenting doxxing” and harassment from campus community members, despite reporting the alleged misconduct.
AI:Palestinian students have filed a lawsuit against Columbia University, alleging the institution failed to safeguard them from continuous harassment and doxxing following the October 7 attacks. The plaintiffs contend that the university ignored reports of misconduct and allowed an environment of hostility to persist against Palestinian faculty and students, marking another chapter in the ongoing legal battles surrounding campus antisemitism and identity-based discrimination within elite academic institutions.Open
'Now it's just out of control, I've never seen a state house race in Kansas with $150,000 dropped into it, but basically anyone that they thought they would be able to sway their vote got a lot of money.'
AI:Online sports gambling corporations are flooding state-level political races with massive amounts of dark money to influence election outcomes. In Kansas, the influx of cash has become unprecedented, with individual house races seeing hundreds of thousands of dollars poured in to sway key votes. This aggressive spending spree by gambling interests demonstrates a coordinated effort to buy legislative influence and shape state policy through targeted campaign contributions.Open
If Netanyahu is ousted in October’s balloting, don’t expect peace to break out, but the worst violence might be reined in.
AI:Israeli settlers in the West Bank are reportedly operating without restraint, leading to increased volatility and violence against Palestinian populations as Israeli military presence fails to provide consistent security or intervention. While some analysts suggest that the potential ousting of Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections might curb the most extreme escalations, there is little evidence to suggest that such a political shift would lead to actual peace in the region.Open
