CBS News:
Early details on FBI seizure of Eric Swalwell's devices in sexual misconduct probe  —  Former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell had his electronic devices seized by the FBI over the weekend as part of a criminal probe into sexual misconduct allegations, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

Dustin Volz / New York Times:
Trump Boasts of Declassifying Secrets, but Withholds Key Election Files From Public  —  Even as the White House claims to be focused on transparency, it has ignored a congressional requirement to disclose a report on foreign meddling in the 2024 election.  —  The White House in recent weeks …

Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
Donald Trump Effectively Just Told Iran to Get a Nuclear Weapon  —  He may also have blurted out classified information about North Korea.  —  Anyone can get distracted now and then, and say things out loud he or she probably shouldn't say.  Perhaps an excited friend lets on about a surprise party …

Steve Benen / MS NOW:
The fatal flaw(s) in Trump's new economic threat to countries assisting Iran  —  The president said he's prepared to impose “TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences” on countries that assist Iran.  There is reason for skepticism, however.  —  It's been nearly six months since Donald Trump launched …

New York Times:
D.E.A. Joins Investigation Into Hayden Panettiere's Death  —  The actress spoke candidly about her drug use and “the downfall of addiction.”  The local police have said there is no evidence of foul play in her death.  —  The Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation …

Brendan Rascius / The Independent:
FBI stops suspected ISIS plot to blow up New York Capitol building  —  The suspect, a 35-year-old woman, allegedly purchased bomb materials and spent weeks surveilling the Capitol building  —  Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a woman accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol in Albany.

Jack Jenkins / RNS:
DHS, probing anti-ICE activists, spied on at least five Midwest churches, court records indicate  —  (RNS) — About halfway through the service at First Universalist Church of Minneapolis on Sunday, Aug. 16, the Rev. Jen Crow delivered the news: Recent court filings, she said …

Bloomberg:
US Allows Early Sales of Winter Gasoline to Help Curb Prices  —  The Trump administration is authorizing an early shift to the sale of wintertime gasoline blends, its latest move to blunt fuel costs and supply concerns stoked by the war in Iran.  —  The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday …

Politico:
Albany woman accused of plot to attack New York state Capitol … NEW YORK — A 35-year-old Albany woman was charged Thursday in a plot to attack the New York State Capitol, according to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court.  —  Jessica Bowie, who the FBI said converted to Islam and pledged …

Britta Miller / Washington Examiner:
Sean Duffy's ‘Great American Road Trip’ highlights family, infrastructure, and faith  —  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is taking his family on a trip they'll never forget — the group of 11 is seeing America in the most patriotic way possible: on the “Great American Road Trip.”

Dan Merica / Washington Post:
Darline Graham's ‘oops’ moment and the pitfalls of acknowledging ignorance  —  In today's edition ... Why the democratic-socialist win in Florida is different ... You give your opinion on license plate cameras ... but first ...  It was deeply uncomfortable.

Patrick Marley / Washington Post:
Republicans notch win in Missouri congressional redistricting fight  —  A judge allowed Republicans to use their new congressional map this fall, but the state Supreme Court may weigh in.  —  Missouri is on track to use a congressional map favored by Republicans, but the state Supreme Court may have the last word on it soon.

Calen Razor / Politico:
Capitol agenda: Trump 1.0 enemies face brutal primaries  —  Democrats who rose to prominence as #Resistance figures during President Donald Trump's first term are stumbling politically during his second.  The pileup illustrates a new era for the restive Democratic base …

Dan Lamothe / Washington Post:
New aircraft carrier arrives in Arabian Sea to replace long-stationed USS Abraham Lincoln  —  The USS George Washington is relieving a vessel that has gone months without a port stop.  —  U.S. military officials said Thursday that the aircraft carrier USS George Washington has made it to the Arabian Sea …

Washington Post:
Feds seize Eric Swalwell's devices, search home as part of sexual assault inquiry  —  The former Democratic congressman, once considered a leading candidate in the California governor's race, resigned after the allegations surfaced in the spring.  —  Summary