“We can disagree with the president without calling him names.”
— Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), quoted by CBS News.
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Everyone Is Cold-Calling Trump
Semafor: “The calls come in late at night, when the president can’t sleep. They come in when he’s watching TV in the evenings, and right after a game of golf,…
Midterm Election Forecast
An invite for members: Join a briefing with the Cook Political Report‘s David Wasserman. Wassermann will discuss his 2026 midterm election projections in a conversation moderated by former Rep. Scott…
Trump’s Top Aide Has Breast Cancer
President Trump announced on Truth Social that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. He added that Wiles “will be spending virtually…
Trump May Ask for $100 Billion for Iran War
Congressional leaders are in talks with the White House about a supplemental funding bill for the Iran war that could cost $100 billion or more, Punchbowl News reports. Save to…
Trump Risks Stepping on Gains From His Own Tax Cuts
New York Times: “Many people won’t see a significant change in how much tax they owe. The overall economic effect was expected to be minor. And even for people who were…
Trump Begs for Help in Hormuz
President Trump spent the weekend pleading with other countries — including China — to help him out of the mess he created in the Strait of Hormuz. In a stream…
AI Models Keep Recommending Nuclear War
“Advanced AI models appear willing to deploy nuclear weapons without the same reservations humans have when put into simulated geopolitical crises,” New Scientist reports. “The AIs were given an escalation…
French Far Right Outperforms in Municipal Elections
“The French far right’s steady ascent cleared another milestone yesterday as Marine Le Pen’s National Rally posted its best-ever results in the first round of municipal elections seen as a…
Iran War Hits Europe With an Energy Shock
“An energy shock from the war in the Middle East is set to deliver a punishing blow to Europe’s economy, in a bitter twist for a region that had been…
Trump’s Fork in the Road in Iran
Robert Kagan: “At the largest level, whatever outcome we eventually get, however decent, it will be because the United States brought enormous power to bear. And history shows it’s not…
A Bloody War on Iran’s Doorstep
“As the sun sets, the sound of gunfire, mortar and airstrikes reverberates across the towering mountains that straddle the rugged border between Afghanistan and Pakistan — two sister nations now…
Iran May Allow Chinese Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
“Iran is considering allowing Chinese-linked ships through the Strait of Hormuz,” The Telegraph reports. “An Iranian official said the Islamic Republic may grant safe passage to oil tankers if the…
Rand Paul May Run for President Again
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) told Chuck Todd he may consider running for president again after the 2026 election cycle. Said Paul: “The most important thing to me isn’t necessarily me…
Iran Says Russia and China Providing ‘Military Cooperation’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Russia and China are aiding Iran in a number of ways, including by providing “military cooperation,” Politico reports. Araghchi called Russia and China…
Cuba Will Allow Nationals Living Abroad to Invest
“Cuban nationals living abroad in places such as Miami will be allowed to invest in the private sector and own businesses in their homeland,” the country’s economic czar has told…
Trump Backs FCC Chairman’s Threats
President Trump endorsed FCC chairman Brendan Carr’s weekend threat to pull broadcast networks’ licenses over their coverage of the Iran War, calling various news outlets “corrupt and highly unpatriotic,” The…
MAGA Inc.’s $300 Million War Chest Waits for Go-Ahead
“President Donald Trump’s main outside political group, MAGA Inc., has amassed more than $300 million heading into November’s midterm elections. It’s just not clear he’s willing to tap that fortune…
A 79-Year-Old Freshman Senator?
Mark Leibovich: “Janet Mills does not have a dicey Reddit history or a recently covered-over Nazi tattoo. But her candidacy is haunted by Joe Biden’s 2024 debacle.” Save to Favorites
Trump’s Call for Chinese Help Hits on Sensitive Topic
“President Donald Trump’s demand for China to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz will almost certainly be rejected out of hand. But it unwittingly touches a sensitive debate simmering…
Iran Strikes Gulf Oil Hub
“Iran launched fresh attacks across the Persian Gulf, disrupting shipments at a key United Arab Emirates oil hub and denying President Donald Trump’s assertion that it’s seeking ceasefire talks,” Bloomberg…
