Alaska Republicans scramble to educate voters on suspected Dem plant as ‘ballot fatigue’ threatens race

In addition to fending off a Democratic challenger, Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, is wrestling against confusion caused by a candidate who shares his name — Dan J. Sullivan Jr., an independent — and a shrinking window to clear it up. Alaska state Sen. James Kaufman, a Republican, said he personally remains worried about conflation between … Read more

Former Abercrombie CEO mentally fit for sex-trafficking trial, judge says

Michael Jeffries is ruled mentally competent to stand trial after being hospitalized for months for dementia symptoms The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been ruled mentally competent to stand trial as he faces sex-trafficking charges after being hospitalized for months for dementia and Alzheimer’s symptoms. Michael Jeffries, who is 82 and free on … Read more

Virginia Dem admits system ‘failure’ after illegal immigrant accused in landlord killing escapes to Tajikistan

Northern Virginia Democrats faced questions about how a Tajik national committed to a psychiatric facility after killing his landlord was twice allowed to leave — once to obtain a passport and once to visit an apartment — before escaping to Tajikistan. Abdulloi Doniyor Toshpulodzoda had been held at a mental health facility in Falls Church, … Read more

White House revs up ‘iconic’ Freedom 250 race as IndyCars prepare to unleash American muscle on DC streets

A roaring display of American muscle will be unleashed in the streets of Washington, D.C., this afternoon as IndyCar racers zoom through the city in a first-of-its-kind race, capping off a summer of celebration for America’s 250th birthday. “President [Donald] Trump is ensuring America gets the spectacular birthday it deserves as we celebrate our 250th … Read more