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GOP Lawmakers Steer Clear of ‘Trump 2028’ Merch
“Republicans love that The Trump Organization is now selling ‘Trump 2028‘ merchandise, with some of them even arguing that the outrage is the point,” NOTUS reports. “But many Republicans who…
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“A lawyer for John Reid, the GOP’s nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor, sent a cease-and-desist notice to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s top political adviser Monday, escalating a political spectacle that began…
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Majority of Americans Say Trump Is a ‘Dangerous Dictator’
A new PRRI poll finds 52% of Americans say President Trump is a “dangerous dictator” who poses a threat to democracy and believe he’s overstepped his authority by actions such…
Two GOP Senators Balk at Medicaid Cuts
“Two of President Donald Trump’s biggest allies in the Senate are sharply criticizing Medicaid policy changes under consideration in the House, a sign of further Republican friction ahead over the…
Howard Lutnick Claims a Trade Deal Is Done
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC that he’s got a trade deal negotiated but would not name the country. Said Lutnick: “I have a deal done, done, done, done, but…
Trump Called Jeff Bezos to Complain
President Trump called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos this morning to complain about the reported move to list tariff costs with retail prices of goods sold on the website, CNN reports….
Stefanik Denies Talking to Speaker About Governor’s Race
Speaker Mike Johnson said he was “having conversations” with Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) about their potential runs for New York governor, Punchbowl News reports. However, Stefanik…
David Hogg Pledges a Dozen Incumbent Challenges
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House Republicans Raise New Medicaid Proposal
“House Republicans discussed a new, controversial proposal to cut federal spending for Medicaid in a closed-door meeting late Monday night, as lawmakers even beyond the moderate bloc are warning GOP…
China Exports to the U.S. Plunge
“Shipments of goods from China to the U.S. are dropping sharply with the Trump administration’s steep tariffs in place, leading major U.S. retailers to warn about impending supply shortages,” CBS…
Why the Early Morning Press Briefings?
The Trump administration’s emerging media strategy targets the 8 a.m. hour of a cable news program frequently watched by President Trump, CBS News reports. Said one White House official: “Often,…
Don Bacon Sets $500 Billion Red Line on Medicaid
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) “is drawing a red line on Medicaid cuts,” Politico reports. “The Nebraska Republican has privately told the White House he won’t accept more than $500 billion…
What Congress Got Done in Trump’s First 100 Days
Time: “So far, Congress has only passed six bills—five of which have been signed into law—the fewest of any president in the first 100 days of an administration in the…
Bessent Announces No New Trade Deals
“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced no new tariff deals with major trading partners Tuesday but hinted negotiations with India may be close to concluding with one,” The Hill reports. Said…
Trump Is a Triple Loser in Canada’s Election
Ed Kilgore: “So Trump has produced a revived government in Ottawa with a distinct mandate to fight him tooth and nail. But that’s not the only way he was a…
UPS Says It Will Cut 20,000 Jobs
New York Times: “The cuts come as President Trump’s tariffs are prompting some UPS customers to ship fewer goods. The company said ‘macroeconomic uncertainty’ prevented it from updating its forecasts…
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Jon Stewart Slams Trump’s First 100 Days
Said Stewart, in this week’s show: “Trump is not only not the best negotiator, he is maybe the worst negotiator.” Save to Favorites
White House Delays Asking Congress to Codify Cuts
“The White House is debating whether to send its rescission request this week or hold off for a couple of weeks, allowing Congress to make further progress on reconciliation,” NOTUS…
