Lindsey Halligan is disqualified — but there are major questions about what comes next

Here’s a look at the most pertinent questions following the dismissal of the cases against James Comey and Letitia James — and what might come next. The criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James are gone — for now. But a federal judge’s decision to dismiss the … Read more

Zelenskyy’s grim choice: Take Trump’s peace deal or rely on flaky European friends

Despite celebrating “good progress” in talks in Geneva, European countries are still too weak or too timid to save Ukraine, even with a loan from frozen Russian assets. LONDON — European officials congratulated themselves after talks in Geneva at the weekend suggested Donald Trump will listen to their concerns about forcing a bad peace deal … Read more

Johnson: Carlson interview with Fuentes was a ‘big mistake’

The House speaker said people should not “amplify” Fuentes’ views. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tucker Carlson’s decision to interview white supremacist Nick Fuentes on his podcast last month was a “big mistake.” “He has a lot of listeners, and I think giving Nick Fuentes that platform is a big mistake,” the Louisiana Republican told … Read more

Johnson: Carlson interview with Fuentes was a ‘big mistake’

The House speaker said people should not “amplify” Fuentes’ views. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tucker Carlson’s decision to interview white supremacist Nick Fuentes on his podcast last month was a “big mistake.” “He has a lot of listeners, and I think giving Nick Fuentes that platform is a big mistake,” the Louisiana Republican told … Read more

Trump administration proposes opening waters off California and Florida to oil drilling

The proposed plan is a jab at California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, but could face bipartisan pushback for opening acres off Florida’s Gulf Coast. The Trump administration proposed a plan Thursday that would open federal waters off the California coast to new oil and gas leasing for the first time in four decades and reignite … Read more