“I think he’s just living in an alternative universe.”
— Former Ben Carson campaign manager Barry Bennett, talking to Politico about his old boss.
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Redistricting Gambit Tests New Democratic Star
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) faces a dilemma, the Washington Post reports. “Should she play things cautiously when it comes to redistricting, and pursue a strategy that would almost certainly…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“I grew up in a trailer park and I like a good scrap.” — Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), in an interview with Politico. Save to Favorites
Don Lemon Arrested by Federal Agents
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities in Los Angeles late Thursday night, The Hill reports. Save to Favorites
Mike Johnson Braces for Conservative Revolt
“As the Senate prepares to kick government funding back to the House, Speaker Mike Johnson is staring down another revolt from his right flank,” Axios reports. “While removing Department of…
Texas May Soon Require Students to Read the Bible
The Texas State Board of Education is close to backing a plan “that would make Texas the first state in the country to mandate all public school students read passages…
James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett Locked in Tight Battle
A new Texas Public Opinion Research survey finds James Talarico (D) and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) are in a dead heat in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary. Save to Favorites
Trump Weighs New Military Options Against Iran
“President Trump has been presented in recent days with an expanded list of potential military options against Iran aimed at doing further damage to the country’s nuclear and missile facilities…
Jesse Ventura Suggests Minnesota Join Canada
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura (I) “believes his state might be better off if it were to become a part of Canada,” the New York Daily News reports. Said Ventura: “Since…
Trump Warns Britain Over China Relations
President Trump warned British prime minister Keir Starmer that it is “very dangerous” to build closer business ties with China, after the UK prime minister hailed “strong” relations with Beijing…
RNC Builds Midterm War Chest
“The Republican National Committee will report raising $172 million in 2025, including a $16 million haul in December,” NOTUS reports. “The committee will start this midterm year with $95.1 million…
Kevin Warsh Is Named Fed Chair
President Trump announced that he had selected Kevin Warsh, a conservative economist and former Federal Reserve official, as the next chairman of the central bank, the New York Times reports….
Janet Mills Hits ICE in First Senate Race Ad
Maine Gov. Janet Mills is going up with the first TV ad of her Senate campaign that rebukes Trump’s immigration enforcement surge as “ridiculous, outrageous and unconstitutional,” Politico reports. Save…
Lindsey Graham Blocks Deal to Fund Government
Punchbowl News: “The Senate is struggling to reach an agreement to quickly pass a massive government funding deal negotiated by Democrats and President Donald Trump.” “Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) emerged…
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Supplying Oil to Cuba
“President Trump threatened new tariffs on Thursday on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating a pressure campaign against the Communist-run island and long-time foe of the United States,” Reuters reports….
Quote of the Day
“I’ve continued to tell the president you’ve got to get the amateurs out of the Oval Office for his own sake, for his legacy, but for the sake of Republicans….
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Trump Says He’s Decertifying Jets Made in Canada
“President Trump said on Thursday that he is decertifying all aircraft made in Canada and threatened a 50% tariff on those planes until American-made Gulfstreams are certified in that country,”…
Democrats Lead the Generic Ballot by Six Points
A new Fox News poll finds that if the midterm election were today, 52% of voters would back the Democratic candidate in their House district and 46% the Republican. The…
Trump Leaning Towards Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair
Rachel Bade: “President Donald Trump has narrowed his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair to two candidates and has signaled to allies that he’s likely to choose Kevin Warsh…
Trump Sues the U.S. Treasury for $10 Billion
“President Donald Trump sued the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service for at least $10 billion over an unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns to the press during his first…
