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An Unpopular President Is a Weak President
The early reviews are in: Trump 2 is a box office disaster. The polls show President Trump’s approval is deeply underwater: Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis,…
Bessent Doesn’t Know If Trump Talked to Xi
“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump’s negotiating strategy on trade deals but said he didn’t know whether Trump was speaking directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping,” ABC News…
Republicans Avoid Their Constituents
Associated Press: “The U.S. House is ending a 17-day recess, typically known as a district work period, in which members of Congress return home to focus on their constituents. But…
Quote of the Day
“We’re not trying to start a third party.” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), on Meet the Press, adding that “what Democrats lack right now is a vision for the future.” Save…
Scandal Upends Dreams of a DeSantis Dynasty in Florida
“A year after his presidential ambitions collapsed, Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey can no longer lay claim to the future of the Republican Party. And in Florida, even…
Trump’s Approval Sinks as Voters Sour on His Policies
“As he nears the end of his first 100 days in office, President Donald Trump is facing growing opposition to his ambitious and controversial agenda, with his approval rating in…
Trump’s Tariffs Stoke Fears of Shortages
“American retailers are growing worried that President Trump’s trade war and increased volatility will lead to empty shelves, higher prices and store closures as Chinese imports screech to a halt,”…
Trump Has Already Changed Their Day-to-Day Lives
Wall Street Journal: “The effects of Trump’s fast-paced, far-reaching policy changes are reverberating across the country as the president hits the 100-day mark in office. In more than a dozen…
Trump’s Tariffs Prompt Wave of Lawsuits
New York Times: “Nearly four weeks into a costly global trade war with no end in sight, Mr. Trump is facing a barrage of lawsuits from state officials, small businesses…
Democrats Seize on New Issue to Use Against GOP
“Democrats, after weeks of struggling to find a message that resonates with ordinary Americans while President Donald Trump dominates the news, are beginning to settle on one: the allegation that…
Trump Tightens Control of Federal Workforce
“The Trump administration is moving to consolidate control over the hiring and firing of federal workers, positioning a key agency to continue some of Elon Musk’s shrinking of the U.S….
Trump-Aligned Club for Ultra Rich Launches in D.C.
“A new club is coming to Washington — and you probably can’t get in,” Politico reports. “Donald Trump Jr., megadonor Omeed Malik and several other investors are launching an invite-only…
Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Dismal at 100 Days
A new AP-NORC poll finds 39% have a favorable opinion of Donald Trump and 58% have an unfavorable view. Similarly, a majority of the public disapproves of Trump overall as…
Quote of the Day
“There was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and town over the last few days. It makes me think that maybe he doesn’t want…
Trumps Tariffs Amount to a Baby Tax
“New parents looking to purchase a stroller may want to get a jump start, as the price of baby gear is climbing thanks to President Trump’s tariffs,“ Axios reports. “The…
China Quietly Exempts Some U.S Products From Tariffs
“China’s government has exempted some U.S. imports that the country would struggle to immediately source from elsewhere from its retaliatory tariffs,“ the Wall Street Journal reports. “Chinese authorities have told…
Trump’s 14 Hours in Rome
New York Times: “Mr. Trump was on the ground in Rome for about 14 hours, and left immediately after the services for the pope in St. Peter’s Square, stopping only…
Washington Parties On Without Trump
New York Times: “For those taking part in the Washington social whirl leading up to the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, it is helpful to know a few basic…
The New Soros
Simon van Zuylen-Wood: “With Trump on the rampage, Alex Soros takes control of his father’s empire. What will he do with his influence?” Save to Favorites
Most Republicans Think God Wanted Trump to Be President
A new Fox News poll finds that one-third of Americans believe divine intervention helped secure Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Thirty-two percent feel he was saved from an…
