- Christina Cauterucci @ Slate: What Happened to Megyn Kelly?
The former Fox News host’s transformation over the past 10 years tells a very dark story about her—and about us.
- Sarah Rumpf @ Mediaite: FBI Raids Office of Virginia Democrat Who Spearheaded Redistricting Efforts
The FBI has raided the office of an influential Virginia Democratic legislator, along with a cannabis dispensary she co-owns, as part of a corruption probe, reported Fox News on Wednesday. Virginia State Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas (D) was a key force behind the recent redistricting initiative that was backed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D). After securing a narrow win at the ballot box last month, Virginia’s congressional districts will be redrawn in a way that is expected to favor Democrats and net them four seats in the upcoming midterms.
- Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling @ The New Republic: Trump’s Justice Department Saves MAGA Representative’s Butt
The Department of Justice is moving to return or destroy evidence in the years-old investigation.
- Ken Dilanian and Carol Leonnig @ MS Now: FBI probing leaks to journalist who wrote explosive article on Kash Patel, sources say
MS NOW has learned that agents are investigating the Atlantic reporter who wrote a detailed story of Patel’s alleged heavy drinking and erratic behavior.
- Parker Molloy @ The Present Age: Don’t Fall for the Tucker Carlson Apology Tour
The man telling the New York Times he’s sorry he supported Trump is the same man telling his brother last week that white Americans are the real victims.
- Katie Hawkinson @ The Independent: VA investigated staffer who attended vigil for slain colleague Alex Pretti and spoke to media, report says
Alex Pretti was a 37-year-old ICU nurse who worked for the VA and was shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis.
- Isabella Sherk and Torri Lonergan @ Media Matters:Right-wing media figures are calling to strip away citizenship from large swaths of Americans, including Muslims and some elected officials
JD Vance told Fox News the administration is “absolutely” looking to denaturalize citizens.
- Rebecca Hopkins @ The Roys Report: Pastor Greg Locke retracts pasts pedophilia accusations against Kenneth Copeland, Joel Osteen; remains in pulpit despite promise to leave
Four years ago, Tennessee pastor Greg Locke called prominent charismatic pastor Kenneth Copeland a “sex-trafficking rapist,” saying he had the “pictures” to prove it. Locke never delivered.
