Politics

Man accused of trying to kill Trump at correspondents’ gala agrees to remain jailed for now - AP News

Federal prosecutors have released a video showing the moment authorities say an armed man tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempt to kill President Donald Trump....

‘Just go to Hell’: Ed Martin, Thom Tillis squabble amid Tillis’ anti-Jan. 6 litmus test - Politico

“Being hated by idiots is the price you pay for not being one of them,” Sen. Thom Tillis wrote on X Thursday.

Mills drops out of Maine Senate race, setting up Platner to face Collins - Politico

The shocking move shakes up one of the year’s most important Senate races and is a blow to Chuck Schumer.

Trump said Iran’s oil pipelines will soon ‘explode.’ Energy experts doubt it. - The Washington Post

Despite Trump’s warning that oil backing up inside Iran would cause pipelines to “explode from within,” analysts say Iran still has plenty of unused storage capacity.

Trump Live Updates: Hegseth to Testify Again After Hearing Dominated By Iran War - The New York Times

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of race to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins - The Washington Post

The seat is critical to Democrats’ hopes of retaking the Senate. Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and Democrat, is likely to win the primary.

Thom Tillis isn’t done yet with Donald Trump’s nominees - Politico

Powell to remain as Fed governor, denying Trump a key vacancy - Axios

Man charged with trying to kill Trump took hotel room selfie before rushing gala, investigators say - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS

House passes 3-year extension of key spy power - Politico

Florida lawmakers approve redistricting plan intended to give GOP four more seats - The Washington Post

Ex-FBI director James Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post - BBC