'Suddenly Donald Trump's campaign has made a notable turn'
The Wall Street Journal editorial board
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'What if the court does side with Trump?'
Greg Sargent in The New Republic
Donald Trump's claim he's immune from prosecution for trying to subvert the 2020 election because he was president at the time is "widely depicted as a Hail Mary effort to scuttle" the charges against him, says Greg Sargent in The New Republic. But it's also "about what comes next." If Trump prevails, "he'd be largely unshackled in a second presidential term, free to pursue all manner of corrupt designs with little fear of legal consequences."
'Take a real day off when you're sick'
LZ Granderson in the Los Angeles Times
Thirty-eight states are fighting high levels of respiratory illnesses like Covid-19, RSV, and the flu, says LZ Granderson in the Los Angeles Times. But many people find it hard to tell a supervisor they can't work from home because the pandemic showed technology makes it "easy to limp along" even when we feel terrible. This year, take a "legit" sick day. "If you're too sick to go to the office," you're "too sick to work."
'There is much Sisi can do to support post-Hamas Gaza'
David Schenker at Foreign Policy
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi makes a big show of supporting Palestinians, says David Schenker in Foreign Policy. His rhetoric has helped "channel popular anger" and boost his sagging popularity "during a profound domestic economic crisis" many Egyptians blame on him. But Sisi has "little affection for Hamas," the Palestinian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood Egypt "largely eradicated" at home. After the war, he must really help by contributing peacekeepers and supporting a "post-Hamas Gaza."
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Why are Trump's health rumors about more than just presidential fitness?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Extended absences and unexplained bruises have raised concerns about both his well-being and his administration's transparency
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Earth's seasons have gone wackadoodleUnder the radar It may have impacted biodiversity and evolution
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How much does it cost to move? Here's how to budget and save.the explainer Factors like move distance and the weight of your furnishings can affect the total cost — but there are several ways to economize
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Why are Trump's health rumors about more than just presidential fitness?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Extended absences and unexplained bruises have raised concerns about both his well-being and his administration's transparency
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'The McDonald's menu board is one fascinating thing'Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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DC sues Trump to end Guard 'occupation'Speed Read D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb argues that the unsolicited military presence violates the law
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The Secret Service is reportedly facing a massive sniper shortageThe Explainer The agency is reportedly dealing with a 73% shortage
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'Total rat eradication in New York has been deemed impossible'Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Florida wages crosswalk war on public displays of prideIN THE SPOTLIGHT Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign comes for colorful crosswalks, as Florida residents engage in guerrilla graffiti as a form of resistance
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Epstein accusers urge full file release, hint at own listspeed read A rally was organized by Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, who are hoping to force a vote on their Epstein Files Transparency Act
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Court hands Harvard a win in Trump funding battleSpeed Read The Trump administration was ordered to restore Harvard's $2 billion in research grants
