U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say

The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

MAGA senator can't say if son-in-law accused of abusing wife should be tossed off ballot

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) was confronted about the brutal domestic violence allegations against his son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller — but couldn't say whether they're disqualifying.His daughter, Emily Moreno, has accused Max Miller, her ex-husband, of abuse in court filings and police records, alleging he burned her with hot water, held a gun to her head, shoved her hard enough to cause injury, and broke their daughter's collarbone. Her lawyers filed for a new restraining order against Miller this week, also alleging he harassed her attorneys and physically placed his hands on one of them.Miller is also facing a lawsuit alleging he broke the terms of his own hush deal, and this week, Emily Moreno filed a restraining order against him, revealing even more allegations.Asked directly whether Republicans should yank Miller off the November ballot, Moreno gave a two-word non-answer, according to NOTUS."I don't know," Moreno said.Miller, for his part, continues to deny all allegations and filed a lawsuit against Emily Moreno for defamation. He also made a counter-charge of domestic violence against her, but dropped that case this week amid growing backlash.Republican leadership has largely remained silent on the matter, but faces growing pressure to try to remove Miller from the ballot, as the deadline to do so is rapidly approaching and his suburban Cleveland congressional district might be vulnerable with him continuing to run.

How did Fauci’s diaries make it public? No one will say

Key players in the drama this week over Dr. Anthony Fauci’s personal journal are declining to provide basic details about the origins of the records and how they came to be made public. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is giving conflicting information about the journal entries, which became front-page news ahead […]

Trump says Israel ‘happy’ with Hamas deal, despite ‘skepticism’

President Trump said Friday that Israel is pleased with the Board of Peace’s agreement with Hamas to disarm the militant group in Gaza, despite its apparent skepticism of the framework.  “We do have an understanding with Israel,” Trump told reporters at his Cabinet meeting at Camp David. “Israel is very happy about it. Israel helped…

Jewish Michigan AG Says She Is Unsafe at Her Own Democratic Convention

Today in Supreme Court History: July 31, 2018

7/31/2018: Justice Anthony Kennedy retired.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 31, 2018 appeared first on Reason.com.

John Fetterman took nothing from AIPAC. His possible 2028 Democratic challengers can’t say the same

Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-PA) unwavering support for Israel has made him a favorite target of progressive Democrats who accuse him of being too close to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Yet the Pennsylvania senator has taken no money from the group — unlike several Democrats considering challenging him in 2028. A Washington Examiner review […]

Trump says Hamas will disarm as part of plan to bring peace to Gaza

President Trump says Hamas has agreed to the next phase of a Gaza peace plan that would require Hamas to disarm. Charlie D'Agata and contributor Sam Vinograd have more.