Mike Allen: “A hot theory is that Trump can’t clean house because those inside know too much to be let go, and outsiders (beyond old campaign hands) can’t be trusted with what they’d learn.”
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Trump Calls for Cassidy Hutchinson to Be Prosecuted
Donald Trump called for the prosecution of ex-White House aide and witness for the January 6 Committee Cassidy Hutchinson. Save to Favorites
Pro-Trump Lawyer Arrested on Bench Warrant
“Stefanie Lambert, a Michigan lawyer who has championed dubious claims of election fraud, was arrested in Washington, D.C., Monday afternoon because of a bench warrant,” the Detroit News reports. “The…
Tuberville Says GOP Should Have Vetted Britt’s Speech
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) said GOP leadership should have more carefully reviewed the claims in Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL)’s response to President Biden’s State of the Union address as she…
Trump Rules Out Vivek Ramaswamy as Running Mate
“Donald Trump has ruled out Vivek Ramaswamy as his running mate and is instead eyeing the entrepreneur for a Cabinet job, as the Republican presidential nominee sizes up a possible…
Israel and Hamas Negotiating Again
“Israel and Hamas for the first time in months are negotiating details of a possible deal to release Israeli hostages and for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza,” Axios reports. Save…
Capitol Rioter Later Interned on Capitol Hill
“In the three years since the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Isabella DeLuca gained a right-wing following and burnished her résumé with two internships in the offices of GOP…
Lawmakers Reach Spending Deal
Congressional negotiators have come to an agreement with the White House on Homeland Security funding, the final piece of the FY2024 spending package, Punchbowl News reports. Leadership and key committee…
Trump Says Jews Who Support Democrats ‘Hate Israel’
“Donald Trump accused Jews who vote for Democrats of hating their religion and Israel, reviving and escalating a claim he made as president that Jewish Democrats were disloyal,” the New…
Netanyahu to Consider Rafah Invasion Alternatives
“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to send a senior delegation to Washington in the next few days to discuss an alternative strategy to an Israeli ground invasion of…
Trump Loses Bid to Block Testimony
“Donald Trump on Monday lost a bid to block testimony from Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels at his upcoming trial on charges stemming from hush money that Cohen, his former…
Democrats Are Meddling in Republican Primaries
New York Times: “The strategy has become more popular in recent years, especially as Republican primary races have tilted ever more to the right.” Save to Favorites
Peter Navarro Must Report to Prison
Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro must report to prison Tuesday after Chief Justice John Roberts shot down his last-ditch bid to remain free while appealing his contempt of Congress conviction,…
Senators to Get Briefed on TikTok
“Members of the Senate Commerce and Intelligence committees will get a classified briefing on Wednesday about TikTok and the House-passed bill to force its sale, according to two aides with…
Behind Trump’s Campaign Cash Crunch
“Donald Trump’s reelection campaign has begun to see see warning signs that the small-dollar donors who fueled Trump’s last run for the White House have slowed down donations to the…
New Sexual Assault Allegations Against New York Mayor
“New York City Mayor Eric Adams pushed back Monday against newly detailed sexual assault allegations stemming from his time as a transit cop,” Politico reports. Save to Favorites
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Trump’s Empty Pockets Make Him an Overseas Mark
Tim O’Brien: “Donald Trump, the self-described multibillionaire and ‘king of debt,’ said he doesn’t have enough cash on hand to appeal a $454 million civil fraud judgment against him. Embarrassing,…
Biden and Netanyahu Talk for First Time in a Month
“President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Monday, their first interaction in more than a month, as the divide has grown between allies over food crisis…
Asa Hutchinson Won’t Endorse Trump
Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) wrote in USA Today that he will not endorse Donald Trump, his party’s presumptive nominee for president, nor would he vote for President Biden in…
Quote of the Day
“Are you better off than you were four years ago?” — Donald Trump, on Truth Social. Save to Favorites