At least three dead, including suspect, after shooting at Rhode Island ice rink
The shooting appeared to be a “targeted event” involving a “family dispute,” the city’s police chief said. Three more victims are in critical condition.
DHS’s ‘SAVE program’ doesn’t work nearly as well as Republicans like to pretend
Two reliably red states — Texas and Missouri — were out in front in embracing the SAVE tool, which in hindsight, probably wasn’t a great idea.
Trump publicly condemns Israel’s president for the Trumpiest of reasons
When the president can’t abuse his own pardon power to reward an ally, he demands that others abuse their pardon power in order to make him happy.
Kushner, Witkoff to lead high-stakes U.S. nuclear talks with Iran
The meeting in Geneva comes as the Trump administration has stepped up military threats against Tehran.
Those waiting for the end of the DHS shutdown will likely be waiting for a while
It’ll be weeks before the public starts feeling the pinch, so policymakers will feel more pressure to keep fighting and less pressure to strike a deal.
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘We have nothing to fear but fear itself’
In today’s newsletter: A reflection on Presidents’ Day.
For Trump, rapid-fire policy gimmicks come and go at breakneck speeds
The more desperate the president becomes, the more he starts throwing out ideas he thinks people might like as if he were a casino dealer tossing cards.
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.16.26: Paxton finally goes on the air in Texas
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Missouri’s 5th District is the latest front in GOP’s redistricting battles
Ten lawsuits have been filed over this illegal redistricting plan, but the state Constitution is clear.
Trump eyes elections changes ‘whether approved by Congress or not’
The president’s first elections power-grab was a ridiculous move that failed in the courts. His second will arguably be even worse.
