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Evening Report — Cohen in the crosshairs for closing arguments at Trump trial

A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report   © Mark Peterson and Seth Wenig, Associated Press Cohen in the crosshairs for closing arguments at Trump trial The closing arguments at former President Trump’s hush money trial in Manhattan Tuesday focused on a central question the jury...

Gallego’s Arizona Senate bid gets Hispanic Caucus’s first general election ad buy

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus's campaign arm will make its first major general election ad buy on Wednesday, dropping $1.1 million on Spanish broadcast, radio and digital ad reservations for September to support Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in his Senate bid. The ad buy is the single largest purchase in the history of Bold PAC, the...

Ramaswamy calls for changes to BuzzFeed after acquiring activist stake

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is calling for major changes to BuzzFeed — from adding new board members to cutting staff to bringing in right-leaning talent — after acquiring an activist stake in the company.  In a letter to BuzzFeed’s board of directors on Monday, Ramaswamy argued that the company “has lost its way”...

Save America’s sacred places for civic purposes

Public action combined with private energy is urgently needed to save iconic religious properties and all the good works their leaders, members and volunteers do for needy people of all faiths (and of no faith).

White House signals Rafah strike doesn’t cross ‘red line’

The White House on Tuesday indicated an Israeli strike that killed dozens of Palestinians in Rafah did not cross a "red line" that would lead to a change in U.S. policy. Multiple administration officials in press briefings on Tuesday described the images out of Rafah as “heart-breaking,” “tragic,” and “horrific.” But there was no sign...

‘Mr. Brexit’ makes his own exit — to stump for Trump

Explaining Nigel Farage to a non-British audience is challenging, because understanding him accurately involves nuances of uniquely British social class and outlook.

Freddie Mac proposes buying home equity loans

Government-backed mortgage securitizer Freddie Mac is considering whether to broaden out its portfolio from first-time mortgages to become a purchaser of home equity loans, a move that could offer borrowers more favorable terms than those of private credit markets. Public comments closed less than a week ago on the proposal, which is getting praise from...

Feeding peanuts to young children can reduce allergy risk: Study

Children who consume peanut products in the first five years of their lives are less likely to develop a peanut allergy, even as they approach early adolescence, according to a study published Tuesday. The new study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), is a follow-up to an earlier study that showed a...

Biden’s cash advantage may be meaningless

President Biden’s plunging presidential fortunes may make his substantial funding advantage meaningless.   

Biden White House rejects ICC sanctions proposed by lawmakers after Israel warrant requests

President Biden's White House revealed it is opposed to sanctions against the ICC following its warrant requests against Israeli officials.

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