Today's edition of quick hits.

As DeSantis sees it, educators who take Covid seriously should be punished, and first responders who failed to take Covid seriously should be rewarded.

The louder disaffected Republicans become as they walk away from the party, the more GOP leaders have cause for concern.

Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.

When it comes to the deficit, we've endured a consistent pattern for four decades. As the deficit shrinks in the Biden era, the pattern remains intact.

It's highly unusual for a competitive U.S. Senate candidate to call for a "shut down" of public schools. Ohio's Josh Mandel went there anyway.

For much of the right, Rosemarie Hartle's ballot wasn't just an instance of voter fraud; it was the foundation upon which a broader attack was built.

In the recent past, Republican candidates wanted nothing to do with casino mogul Steve Wynn or his money. Evidently, the GOP has changed its mind.

"There are some things that are more important than getting elected," Barack Obama said. "And maybe American democracy is one of those things."

Today's edition of quick hits.

Indiana's Jim Banks is trying to present himself as the "ranking member" of the Jan. 6 committee — which he isn't a member of.