Opinion | Americans deserve better than McCarthy - The Washington Post

In an epiphany Saturday morning, the House speaker realized there was no way to placate the holdouts in his caucus — and cut a deal with Democrats.

Queen's Brian May helped NASA return Bennu its first asteroid sample via OSIRIS-REx | CNN

Brian May has once again proven why he is rock royalty. Not only is he the Queen guitarist, but he is also an astrophysicist who recently helped NASA return its first ever asteroid sample to Earth.

Torontonians Waited Hours To Stare At Homeless Encampment They Mistook For Nuit Blanche Exhibit — The Toronto Harold

Melania Trump ‘quietly’ renegotiates prenup | The Independent

Ex-first lady ‘concerned about maintaining and increasing a substantial trust for their son, Barron,’ source says

Phillies deny emotional support alligator from entering ballpark | AP News

A Phillies fan and his emotional support alligator were denied entrance to watch Philadelphia host Pittsburgh.

Trump Co-Defendant in Georgia Election Case Pleads Guilty - The New York Times

Scott Hall, a Trump supporter who is among the 19 people charged in a racketeering case involving the former president, is the first defendant to plead guilty.

Watch: GOP Congressman Melts Down Trying to Explain Biden Corruption “Evidence” | The New Republic

Please do not question Representative Jason Smith about any of his claims, OK?

Everything About Trump’s Michigan Speech Was a Stunt—Including the Workers | The New Republic

Here’s who actually showed up to that Trump speech where he pretended to care about autoworkers.

Experience: a whale saved me from a shark attack | Life and style | The Guardian

He swam underneath me and lifted me out of the water on his flipper

"Bleeding cash": Trump machine diverting millions in campaign funds to mounting legal fees | Salon.com

Save America PAC is dolling out millions of dollars in payments for Trump and his associates legal fees.

New Disqualification Clause Case Filed Against Trump In Michigan - TPM – Talking Points Memo

A good government group spearheading a national effort to bar Donald Trump from the election next year moved to remove him from the ballot in Michigan…

Opinion | Mike Luckovich cartoon: Commander Biden testifying at impeachment inquiry - The Washington Post

Mike Luckovich guest cartoon on Commander Biden testifying at impeachment inquiry.

Opinion | Ann Telnaes cartoon on the House GOP’s Biden probe - The Washington Post

Ann Telnaes cartoon on the House GOP’s Biden probe.

Dianne Feinstein, senator from California, dies at age 90 | AP News

The Democratic senator died at age 90, three people familiar with the situation confirmed to The Associated Press.

India and Canada fire opening salvos as conflict commences diverting attention from Liberal clusterfuck

Cyberattack cripples Canadian government websites for minutes diverting attention from Canada's honoring of a Nazi war criminal

British Museum completely empty after demand that all stolen items be returned | The Chaser

Striving for mediocrity in a world of excellence.

India and Canada fire opening salvos as conflict commences diverting attention from Liberal clusterfuck

Cyberattack cripples Canadian government websites for minutes diverting attention from Canada's honoring of a Nazi war criminal

Cyberattacks hit military, Parliament websites as India-based group targets Canada | CBC News

The federal government is coping with cyberattacks this week, as a hacker group in India claims it has sowed chaos in Ottawa — but Canada's signals-intelligence agency says the "nuisance" attacks likely haven't put private information at risk.

Eric Trump Seems Unhappy With The New York Legal System | HuffPost Latest News

The former president's son insisted the Trumps have run an exceptional company, and "yet today, the persecution of our family continues.”

Qatar Airways executive says invasive gynecological examinations of passengers won't be repeated | AP News

A senior Qatar Airways executive has told an Australian Senate inquiry that there will be no repeat of an incident at Doha’s international airport in 2020 in which female passengers were subjected to invasive gynecological examinations.

President Drink Bleach says what? Trump now claims he beat George W. Bush and Barack Obama | Salon.com

Trump was already dumb, but he's getting worse — yet MAGA doesn't care. The press should cover his decline anyway

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Roasts Kevin McCarthy and His Sad “Boy Math” | The New Republic

AOC has had enough of the House speaker’s antics as Republicans push us toward a government shutdown.