Inside Kevin McCarthy’s Tortured Battle to Be House Speaker

By Sam Brodey

The muted internal reaction to the GOP leader’s criticism of Donald Trump showcased his biggest strength—and his biggest weakness.

Welcome to Pay Dirt, a Newsletter That Follows the Money

By The Daily Beast

A weekly dose of news at the intersection of money and politics, because everyone has a price.

Putin Must Be Stopped Once and for All

By David Rothkopf

The U.S. and allies are now seeking a sweeping strategic defeat for Russia.

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Judge Says Real Estate Giant Broke Rules for Trump

By Jose Pagliery

Judge Arthur Engoron has already determined that one of the largest real estate firms in the world broke its own rules to help the Trump Organization.

Conservatives Will Use Prayer in Schools to Attack Diversity

By Danielle Moodie

This is how the right bends the arc of history back toward injustice.

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Seized Russian Yachts May Soon Be on the Auction Block

Yachts don’t come cheap, even when you seize them—and that could mean the oligarchs’ favorite toys could end up with “for sale” signs.

Nina Turner Back for a Bitter Rematch Against Shontel Brown

Last time she faced off against Shontel Brown, Nina Turner had name ID, high-profile support, and a ton of cash. But now, Brown is Rep. Brown—and that changed everything.

Hannity: Twitter Lifted ‘Shadow Ban’ to Cover Up From Musk

The Fox host suggested Twitter staff tried to “cover their tracks” by lifting an alleged ban “which we all knew was taking place anyway.”

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1.  U.S. Sees First GDP Contraction Since Early in Pandemic

 ‘NOISE, NOT SIGNAL’

GDP shrank by an annual 1.4 percent in first quarter, but economists said a recession might yet be avoided.

2.  Moderna Seeks OK to Vaccinate Kids Under 6 Against COVID

 FINALLY

Becomes the first coronavirus vaccine maker to petition the FDA for permission to vaccinate kids that young against coronavirus.

3.  First Russian Soldiers Charged in Bucha War Crimes Probe

 CONSEQUENCES

Charges against troops from Russia’s 64th Motor Rifle Brigade are just the start, Ukrainian prosecutors say

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