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Layoffs Rise to Recession-Like Levels
“Layoffs accelerated in October, pushing 2025 job cuts to levels typically seen in recessions, according to newly released data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a private firm that tracks workplace…
No Middle Ground Left in American Politics
If you’re still hoping this week’s elections will force Republicans to find common ground with Democrats before next year’s midterms, don’t hold your breath. American politics has become fully nationalized…
Republicans Now Favored in Maine District
With Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) not seeking re-election, Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved the district from Toss Up to Leans Republican. Save to Favorites
Marjorie Taylor Greene Gears Up for Presidential Bid
“Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has become increasingly vocal in her criticism of the Republican Party and its leadership, particularly in the House, is telling people she wants to run…
Michael Wolff Crowdfunds War Chest to Fight Melania
Journalist Michael Wolff has crowdfunded nearly half a million dollars to pursue a lawsuit against Melania Trump, Semafor reports. Save to Favorites
So What Did They Learn?
Playbook: “For all the initial noise about poor candidates, Republicans clearly understand the fundamental problem they face: that the oldest cliche in modern U.S. politics — it’s the economy, stupid…
The Democrats Have a New Winning Formula
Derek Thompson: “Last night showed what affordability can be for the Democratic Party. Not a policy, but a prompt, an opportunity for Democrats to fit different messages under the same…
Trump Thinks It’s Just Messaging
The clear takeaway from this week’s elections is that voters are still angry about the cost of living. Affordability dominated last year’s presidential race—and it’s still the top issue now….
Thune Doesn’t Have the Votes for the Nuclear Option
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told the Daily Caller that the “practical reality” is he simply doesn’t have the votes for the nuclear option to end the government shutdown…
Trump Aides Raise Recession Fears
“The Trump administration is wielding the possibility that parts of the economy are in a recession as it raises pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, hoping to…
Quote of the Day
“If I didn’t have tariffs, the entire world would be in a depression.” — President Trump, on Fox News. Save to Favorites
Democrats Eye Out-of-Reach Senate Seats
Politico: “The leader of a Democratic donor network fielded excited calls Tuesday night from donors looking to help expand the party’s chances of winning seats in Texas and Florida. Progressive…
Pope Leo Offers His Strongest Criticism of Trump Yet
Pope Leo called for “deep reflection” on how migrants are treated in the United States, where he said many people were deeply affected by the controversial policy of mass deportation,…
Mexico’s President Presses Charges Against Man
“A day after a man groped Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, in an episode captured on video, she announced on Wednesday that she had reported the incident to the police as…
Republicans Point Fingers After Losses, but Not at Trump
“Republicans were left reeling on Wednesday after voters swung decisively against them, setting off fears that President Trump and his low approval ratings would again drag down the party’s midterm…
Judge Rips Prosecutors Over James Comey Indictment
A federal judge blasted Justice Department prosecutors several times for what he described as an “indict first, investigate later” attitude in the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey,…
Welcome to Trump’s Lame Duck Era
Politico: “Don’t expect an immediate stampede away from the president, according to interviews with GOP lawmakers and aides Wednesday — he remains overwhelmingly popular with GOP voters and is the…
Chip Roy Says Republicans Must Go All In on Trump
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) predicted Republicans will face an electoral “bloodbath” if they don’t now go all in on President Donald Trump, the HuffPost reports. Said Roy: “If we sit…
Trump Rips Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Dangerous’ Speech
President Trump was not thrilled with Zohran Mamdani’s (D) victory speech on Tuesday night, with the commander-in-chief blasting the next mayor of New York City for his “dangerous” and “angry”…
Economic Anger Once Again Punishes the Party in Power
“Discontent with the economy is once again proving to be the primary force in U.S. politics, defining elections in three states on Tuesday and punishing the party in power,” the…
