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Musk Pledges to Form Third Party If Budget Bill Passes
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Will Trump and Republicans Pay a Price?
President Trump is pushing what may be the most politically reckless and socially devastating budget bill in several generations — a sweeping reconciliation package that combines tax cuts for the…
Another Bonus Quote of the Day
“On the text chains, on the phone calls, everyone is complaining… There’s a few little provisions people will say something positive about, but no one is happy with the Senate…
Trump and CBS in ‘Advanced’ Settlement Talks
President Trump and CBS are in “advanced” settlement talks in the lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris, attorneys told a judge Monday, Variety reports. The parties requested…
Democrats Favored to Flip Nebraska House Race
With Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-NE) announcement that he won’t run for re-election next year, Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball says Democrats are now favored to flip his seat. Save to Favorites
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people.” — Elon Musk, on X, once again slamming President Trump’s tax bill. Save to Favorites
Iowa and Vermont Restrict Ballot Access
Just for members: The latest issue of Ballot Access News. During June, restrictive ballot access laws passed in Iowa and Vermont, but were defeated in Delaware and New Hampshire. Join…
Trump Suggests No Trade Deal with Japan
“President Trump on Monday suggested there won’t be a trade deal with Japan, sharing that the trading partner will be getting a letter from the administration to set a tariff…
Trump Drops Lawsuit Against Des Moines Register
President Trump dropped his lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and pollster Ann Selzer over her late-campaign poll showing Kamala Harris competitive in Iowa. Save to Favorites
Don Bacon Still Undecided on the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
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Anxious Republicans Scramble to Forestall Medicaid Cuts
“Dozens of House Republicans are scrambling behind the scenes to head off the deep Medicaid cuts in the Senate version of the party-line megabill that could pass as soon as…
Senate Slogs Through Vote-a-Rama
“The Senate is just about four hours into a vote-a-rama for the Republicans’ massive reconciliation bill that senators predict won’t come to a close until late tonight or early Tuesday…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“I would retire, too, if I voted against this bill.” — Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN), quoted by Fox News, on Sen. Thom Tillis’ (R-NC) decision to forgo reelection next year….
North Carolina Senate Moves To Toss Up
Cook Political Report: “The surprise move from Tillis moves this race into the Toss Up category and officially makes the Tar Heel State Democrats’ top pickup opportunity. The contest was…
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“Oh my God, I just want to go home! I’ve already missed our entire trip to the beach… There’s no drama that we know the votes are going to go.”…
American Pride Slips to New Low
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Deficit Hawks Don’t Like the Senate Bill
“It was a busy weekend for the U.S. Senate, which narrowly advanced signature tax and spending legislation. The people most worried about the risks from U.S. fiscal deficits do not…
Democrats Lay Groundwork for a ‘Project 2029’
New York Times: “The plan to write a policy agenda for the next Democratic president is at the center of a raging debate within the party: whether its biggest problem…
