Democrats will stop Trump from trying to nationalize midterms, Jeffries says - The Guardian
Democrats will stop Trump from trying to nationalize midterms, Jeffries says  The GuardianJeffries: Democrats will stop Trump’s push to nationalize elections  The HillAtkins Stohr and Parker on political fallout from Trump’s call to ‘nationalize’ elections  PBSTrump, California and the multi-front war over the next election  latimes.comState election officials brace for possible Trump interference in midterm results  Politico

Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein - The New York Times
Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein  The New York TimesKeir Starmer’s chief of staff resigns after recommending Epstein-connected ambassador  foxnews.comEpstein files: UK PM Starmer's top aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson scandal  CNBCMorgan McSweeney resigns and says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson – UK politics live  The GuardianMcSweeney quits as PM's chief of staff, saying he takes 'full responsibility' for advising Mandelson appointment  BBC

Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle - The New York Times
Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle  The New York TimesFBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show  AP NewsSex and snacks, but no seat at the table: the role of women in Epstein’s sordid men’s club  The GuardianThe Wide Reach of Epstein’s Web  The Wall Street JournalExplore who’s listed in the latest Epstein files release: See texts, emails and more | CNN Politics  cnn.com

Zelensky says Trump wants Russia-Ukraine peace deal by June, before midterms focus - Axios
Zelensky says Trump wants Russia-Ukraine peace deal by June, before midterms focus  AxiosZelensky says Russia is proposing huge economic deals with U.S.  The Washington Post'Only Trump can stop the war': Ukraine's foreign minister calls for acceleration of peace talks  ReutersUkraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hints June deadline for peace with Russia could be linked to US midterms  The GuardianUS wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky  BBC

For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump - The New York Times
For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump  The New York Times