“Hillary Clinton on this woman thing, I think, is lacking subtlety. I don’t need her to drown me in estrogen every time she opens her mouth.”
— GOP strategist Anna Navarro, quoted by TPM.
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Vance Defends Saying He Hopes His Wife Will Convert
Vice President JD Vance, who drew scrutiny this week by saying he hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, pushed back against critics, accusing them of “anti-Christian bigotry,” the Washington…
Air Travel Delays Piling Up
“U.S. air travel is beginning to show real signs of strain as the government shutdown drags on, with traffic controller shortages snarling thousands of flights running into the weekend,” Bloomberg…
The Origins of the Government Shutdown
Russell Berman: “Government shutdowns are a relatively modern phenomenon. For most of America’s nearly 250-year history, a lapse in congressional appropriations forced federal agencies to limit their spending, but not…
Trump Says He’s Renovated the Lincoln Bathroom
President Trump posted side-by-side photos of the before and after of the rehab of the bathroom attached to one of the most famous rooms in the White House. Save to…
Trump Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits
“Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government…
Ossoff Will Be Tough to Beat
Overlooked in today’s Atlanta Journal Constitution poll: 20% of Republican voters in Georgia either “strongly” or “somewhat” approve of Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA). He’s also got $21 million in the…
A Confident DNC Chair Defends His Party
DNC Chair Ken Martin projected confidence about next week’s elections, telling Semafor that he sees a solid path forward for the Democrats. He also dismissed the prospect of Republicans making…
Moment of Truth for SNAP
“The moment of truth for SNAP is drawing near, as federal rulings could come at any moment on whether the Agriculture Department legally has to tap emergency money to fund…
Kash Patel Leaked ‘Potential’ Terror Plot
“Senior Justice Department and FBI officials expressed frustration Friday that FBI Director Kash Patel publicly disclosed an investigation into what he called a ‘potential’ Halloween weekend terrorist plot near Detroit…
Maryland Justice in Hot Seat Over Halloween Display
Maryland Supreme Court Justice Peter Killough “is in the hot seat over a politically charged Halloween display on his lawn that an expert said casts doubt on his ability to…
Bloomberg Pours Money Into Anti-Mamdani Effort
“Michael Bloomberg donated a combined $5 million to a couple of anti-Zohran Mamdani super PACs earlier this week, making the billionaire ex-mayor the general election cycle’s single largest political contributor,”…
Graham Platner’s Finance Director Quits
“The finance director for Graham Platner’s Senate campaign announced his resignation on Friday, the latest in a series of personnel departures for the Maine hopeful’s high-profile bid that has been…
The Epstein Scandal Humbles the British Monarchy
Nick Cohen: “Not one of the powerful American men who flattered Jeffrey Epstein has been punished by the U.S. authorities – which, considering that Donald Trump was prominent among them,…
U.S. Has Decided to Attack Venezuela
“The Trump Administration has made the decision to attack military installations inside Venezuela and the strikes could come at any moment, as the U.S. prepares to initiate the next stage…
Republicans Defend the Filibuster Despite Trump’s Pressure
“Republicans are quickly tamping down President Donald Trump’s call to eliminate the Senate filibuster as they try to keep pressure on Democrats to end the 31-day government shutdown,” Politico reports….
Senate Votes Again to Block Trump’s Tariffs
“The Senate voted Thursday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump’s tariffs on countries around the world, the third in a trio of rebukes of the president’s trade…
Ohio Approves New Map to Help Republicans in Two Seats
“Amid a national redistricting fight, Ohio officials agreed Friday to a new electoral map that boosts Republican odds of winning two more House seats that could help the party retain…
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Military Will Be Paid Today
“Members of the military will be paid on Oct. 31 despite a lapse in funding during the ongoing government shutdown,” USA Today reports. “To cover $5.3 billion in military pay,…
The Electability Myth Returns for 2028
There’s a familiar refrain running through early talk about the 2028 presidential race. People admire Pete Buttigieg, but doubt a gay man can win. They admire Gretchen Whitmer, but doubt…
