The Orlando Weekly reports: In a case that could have far-reaching implications for the state’s public-records laws, an appeals court heard arguments Tuesday in a challenge to a judge’s ruling that “executive privilege” shields Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration from releasing records. The appeal stems from a public-records request, filed by someone identified in court documents as J. Doe, seeking information …

The New York Times reports: Stormy Daniels, who received $130,000 on the eve of the 2016 election to keep silent about a one-night sexual encounter she said she’d had with Donald J. Trump, is back on the witness stand in the former president’s criminal trial, facing more questions from his lawyers. Ms. Daniels described on Tuesday — sometimes nervously, sometimes …

CNBC reports: Rupert Murdoch has hinted to several friends who move in Trump’s social circles that he would be happy with a Republican ticket that included Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, according to sources familiar with the matter. Billionaire Trump backers in the real estate industry have told the former president’s advisers that they like South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, according …

The Washington Post reports: As Donald Trump sat with some of the country’s top oil executives at his Mar-a-Lago Club last month, one executive complained about how they continued to face burdensome environmental regulations despite spending $400 million to lobby the Biden administration in the last year. Trump’s response stunned several of the executives in the room overlooking the ocean: …

The Washington Post reports: President Biden, in an interview with CNN aired Wednesday night, said that if he wins the November election, Trump will not admit defeat. “You can’t only love your country when you’re winning,” Biden said, adding: “He may not accept the outcome of the election. I promise you he won’t.” In recent interviews with Time magazine, Trump …

The Christian Post reports: The late evangelist Billy Graham will take his place next week among 200 Americans honored with a statue in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Graham’s statue will be unveiled next Thursday during an 11 a.m. ceremony that will be attended by musician Michael W. Smith, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. and other congressional representatives. The …

“Stormy claims that she blacked out in this tryst with Trump, but she wasn’t on any drugs or alcohol. You blacked out without drugs or alcohol. Some of us call that sleeping. Now, it could be that she really blacked out after having sex with Trump, which is a compliment. Truly, he screwed the brains out of her—that makes him …

Axios reports: House Democrats aren’t committing themselves to saving Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) should Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) take another shot at removing him. Greene caught colleagues in both parties by surprise by forcing an ouster vote on Wednesday, leading some lawmakers to fear she’s not above repeated attempts. Democrats told Axios they expect – at minimum – to …

“The testimony of Stormy Daniels that was salacious—that was the point of it! Listen there is no person on planet Earth that believes Donald Trump has been celibate all his life. That is not news. But they want to drag him through the gutter because this is a political smear job. It’s not about the rule of law. It’s tragic …

The Daily Beast reports: Kennedy told the Times he had fully recovered from the parasite and no longer had issues memory loss and fogginess. The incident did not require treatment, he said, with spokeswoman Stefanie Spear claiming, “That is a hilarious suggestion, given the competition,” when asked if Kennedy’s health issues would be problematic for a presidency. On Wednesday, Kennedy …

“Thanks for having me, that was a fantastic opening monologue. I too am a fan of yours, so I’m going to make a point of disagreeing with you so it will be fun. You are so bright and articulate, and I guess I can call you articulate since you’re not an American Black. Can’t say that about them, that’s derogatory. …

“Talk about losing your way—that’s the Boy Scouts of America. Their compass doesn’t point north anymore. They want to be more ‘inclusive,’ so they’re changing their name to Scouting America. “That won’t help. Being woke isn’t the need—staying focused and true to what God calls you to do is what’s important. They should’ve just stuck with what they were founded …

“If you visit healthcare.gov, they try to register you to vote. The Department of Interior wants you to register to vote at national parks. If you’re in the free lunch program, the USDA persuades your parents to register. And HUD’s trying to register homeless people. You see what’s happening here right? “Biden is using your tax dollars to register Democrats …

ABC News reports: Barron Trump, the youngest child of former President Donald Trump, was chosen as one of Florida’s at-large delegates for the Republican National Convention, according to a list of delegates obtained by ABC News. In response to the news of Barron Trump being selected as one of Florida’s at-large delegates to the Republican National Convention, a Trump campaign …

USA Today reports: Noelia Voigt’s decision to relinquish her Miss USA crown has sparked a flurry of online speculation after fans noticed a strange detail about her statement. Voigt, who was awarded Miss USA in September 2023, announced in a statement Monday on Instagram that she has decided to resign from the title, writing, “In life, I strongly value the …

The Washington Post reports: President Biden said Wednesday that he would halt the shipment of U.S. offensive weapons to Israel, which he acknowledged have been used to kill civilians in Gaza, if the country moves ahead with a long-planned ground invasion of Rafah — the first time he has threatened to withhold U.S. military aid, and the most direct threat …

“I absolutely love Marjorie Taylor Greene. She’s got Spirit, she’s got Fight, and I believe she’ll be around, and on our side, for a long time to come. However, right now, Republicans have to be fighting the Radical Left Democrats, and all the Damage they have done to our Country. “With a Majority of One, shortly growing to three or …

CNN reports: GOP Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania said in a closed door briefing with lawmakers on Tuesday that the Ku Klux Klan is the “the military wing of the Democratic party” and that migrants coming to the US “have no interest in being Americans,” according to audio of Perry’s comments shared with CNN. Perry, a right-wing Republican who has …

Law & Crime reports: Rudy Giuliani’s accountant recently quit, and no one else will provide him with similar services, a new bankruptcy filing says, suggesting he is now personally filing mandatory operating reports in his bankruptcy case — explaining why some reports were several weeks late. In late April, attorney Gary Fischoff asked U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane to modify …

The New York Times reports: Lawmakers widely booed Ms. Greene as she called up the resolution and jeered several times as she read it aloud. As she recited the measure, a grievance-laden screed that lasted more than 10 minutes, Republicans lined up on the House floor to shake Mr. Johnson’s hand and pat him on the back. The chamber then …