A Political Wire reader sends a wonderful video clip from Newt Gingrich’s 2006 interview on Da Ali G Show.
Here’s the video:
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Houthis Threaten Closure of Key Red Sea Strait
Times of Israel: “A senior Houthi official warned that the Iran-backed terror group in Yemen could move to shutter the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if any Gulf countries join the US…
The Islands That Give Iran a Stranglehold on the Strait
Wall Street Journal: “Iran’s fortifications on small islands near the Strait of Hormuz boost its power to control the key waterway, and reopening shipping there might require U.S. or allied…
White House Accidentally Uploaded Video from Easter Event
The White House deleted video footage of an hour-long Easter event at which, among other things, President Trump was compared to Jesus Christ, Mediaite reports. But nothing is ever truly…
Quote of the Day
“We can’t take care of daycare. We’re a big country. We’re fighting wars. It’s not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all these things.” — President…
Maine to Ban New Data Centers
Wall Street Journal: “Maine is poised to freeze large data-center construction, which would make it the first state to enact such a measure as communities across the U.S. grapple with…
Every Trump Threat to Abandon NATO Hollows It Out
New York Times: “Since his re-election, President Trump has threatened to leave the NATO alliance several times. On Wednesday, he did it again, frustrated that European nations had refused to…
Trump May Not Turn Over Official Records
“President Trump’s Justice Department has concluded that a federal law requiring presidential records to be turned over to the government is unconstitutional,” Axios reports. “The finding is an indication Trump…
Congress In No Rush to Authorize Trump’s Ballroom
“President Donald Trump isn’t inclined to seek Congress’s approval for his controversial $400 million White House ballroom — and many lawmakers are not inclined to give it,” the Washington Post…
GOP Fundraising Lead ‘Keeping Democrats Up at Night’
“Top Democrats hoping a favorable political climate swoops them back into power this year are increasingly rattled about something: a growing — and unprecedented — Republican cash advantage,” NOTUS reports….
Trump Asked Advisers About Replacing Tulsi Gabbard
“Donald Trump has privately asked cabinet officials in recent weeks whether he should replace his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, venting frustration that she shielded a former deputy who…
Senate Gives House Second Chance on Shutdown
“The Senate sent its deal to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security back to the House Thursday morning — marking what should be the beginning of the end…
Trump Budget to Frame Midterms With Defense Boost
“President Donald Trump is preparing to release a fiscal year 2027 budget plan on Friday that will frame his party’s midterm election message around a massive defense buildup, partially paid…
Macron Says Reopening Strait by Force Is Unrealistic
“French President Emmanuel Macron said a military operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force was unrealistic,” the Wall Street Journal reports. Said Macron: “That has never been the…
Oil Prices Surge After Trump Offers No Exit Plan
“Oil prices surged and stock markets sank on Thursday, hours after President Trump declared in a national television address that the U.S. military campaign against Iran was an overwhelming success…
Trump Has Discussed Firing Pam Bondi
“President Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Pam Bondi in recent days as he grows frustrated with her leadership at the Justice Department and her handling of the Epstein files,“…
Blame Game Roils GOP Senate Primary in Georgia
Politico: “The party is grappling with a crowded field, no dominant front-runner, no endorsement from President Donald Trump — and the reality that the May 19 primary will very likely…
Trump Says It’ll Be ‘Easy’ to Wrap Up the War
President Trump declared victory over Iran in a prime time address, saying that U.S. military objectives are “nearing completion” while suggesting that American forces would not be used to reopen…
Trump to Address the Nation
President Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET with an “important update” on Iran. It’s his first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault on…
NASA Fuels Up Rocket for Moon Mission
New York Times: “For the first time since 1972, NASA is sending astronauts to the moon. (But not to land there.)” “The mission, Artemis II, is scheduled to launch on…
Trump Faces Deep Skepticism About Iran War
Just one-third of the public believes President Trump has a clear plan to handle the situation in Iran, according to a new CNN Poll, underscoring the deep skepticism ahead of…
