A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Annenberg poll finds that 72% of Americans say the United States will end up using its own combat troops against ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria, despite President Obama’s assertion that U.S. combat troops won’t be on the ground there.
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Gallagher Hints Death Threats Behind His Resignation
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) hinted that death threats may be behind his early resignation decision, WLUK reports. Said Gallagher: “This is more just me wanting to prioritize being with my…
Hell Week for Donald Trump
Rick Wilson: “This week has been a howling vortex of suck for the MAGA movement and Donald Trump. Imagine a black hole in the profound interstellar vacuum in the cold…
Quote of the Day
“There is no other way to describe it, it is surrender, it is disappointing. I won’t support it.” — Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), quoted by CNN, on Speaker Mike Johnson…
Trump’s Donor Base Is Shrinking
Financial Times: “In another troubling sign for Republican fundraising efforts, Trump has 270,000 fewer unique donors than he did at the same stage of his 2020 White House run. His…
A Supreme Court Unlike Any Other
Just published: A Supreme Court Unlike Any Other: The Deepening Divide Between the Justices and the People by Kevin J. McMahon. “A data-rich examination of the US Supreme Court’s unprecedented…
The Biden Campaign Is Non-Stop Offense
Within hours of Donald Trump announcing his “leave it to the states” abortion position, Joe Biden had already shot a direct-to-camera response video. The Biden campaign then released an ad…
Trump Media Seeks to Block Short Sellers
“Trump Media is telling its shareholders how to prevent their stock from being loaned to short sellers — who bet the price of the shares will drop,” CNBC reports. “The…
Churchill or Chamberlain?
The impasse over Ukraine aid in the House has triggered a debate about whether lawmakers are facing a “Churchill or Chamberlain moment,” the Washington Post reports. Save to Favorites
The Art of Power
Out this summer: The Art of Power: My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House by Nancy Pelosi. “The most powerful woman in American political history tells the…
FBI Asked to Probe Trump Claims on $50 Million Loan
“A watchdog group is asking the Justice Department to investigate whether Donald Trump repeatedly lied in sworn statements to the federal government—including his own administration—about a $50 million loan that…
Biden Explains Why His Uncle’s Body Was Never Found
President Biden suggested that his uncle might have been eaten by cannibals in New Guinea, Bloomberg reports. Save to Favorites
Vince McMahon Keeps In Touch with Trump
“As he faces a mountain of legal woes, former WWE leader Vince McMahon is traveling, eating out and keeping in touch with friends and associates — including former President Donald…
Larry Hogan Says He Won’t Leave the GOP
Maryland U.S. Senate candidate Larry Hogan (R) “confirmed that he would caucus with Republicans in Washington, despite his concerns about Donald Trump’s grip on the party,” the AP reports. “He…
Appeals Court Upholds Killing New Jersey Ballot Design
“New Jersey must use office-block ballots in the June Democratic primary after a federal appeals panel said it’s keeping in place a lower court’s preliminary injunction, doing away with the…
Trump May Propose Middle Class Tax Cut
“Donald Trump has indicated to advisers he is keen on a new middle-class tax cut should he return to the White House, two people familiar with the discussions said, an…
White House Mulls Invoking Climate Emergency
“White House officials have renewed discussions about potentially declaring a national climate emergency, an unprecedented step that could unlock federal powers to stifle oil development,” Bloomberg reports. “Top advisers to…
Biden Leads Trump Among Young Voters
A new Harvard Institute of Politics poll of voters under age 30 finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump 56% to 37% among likely voters. Said pollster John Della Volpe: “For…
Why Biden Won’t Talk About Trump’s Trial
Playbook: “Top Democrats believe that the spectacle of Trump’s trial will, by itself, hurt the former president, especially with independents and suburban women. And they argue there will be more…
Trump Funnels Campaign Money Into His Businesses
“Donald Trump’s main 2024 White House campaign fundraising operation sharply increased spending at the former president’s properties in recent months, funneling money into his businesses at a time when he…
McCormick Super PAC Money Is Mostly Out-of-State
“Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick’s billionaire-backed super PAC keeps banking money at a speedy clip. But incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey’s campaign is raising steadily and will likely see more…