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An Update for Readers
I’m still in the hospital — but as you might imagine, it’s impossible for me to stay away from Political Wire. If anything, the extraordinary outpouring of support in the…
The Voters Who Will Make Up a Blue Wave
As Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address tomorrow night, a new Washington Post poll offers a blunt assessment: the country isn’t buying what he’s selling….
Tariff Turmoil Leaves Treasury Markets Dazed
“Far from being a source of relief, the Supreme Court’s takedown of President Donald Trump’s tariffs has infused new risks and uncertainties into trade policy, U.S. debt and the dollar,”…
Eric Swalwell and Tom Steyer Surge in California
“When Eric Swalwell and Tom Steyer jumped into the California governor’s race, much of the political class rolled its eyes — two failed presidential hopefuls with seemingly thin bases and…
Casey DeSantis Looms Over Florida Governor’s Race
“Florida first lady Casey DeSantis over the last month has gone on conservative podcasts warning about toxic substances found in popular candy bars. She went on Fox News to alert…
Corporate America Demands Tariff Refunds
“Corporate America is lining up for refunds from President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs after the US Supreme Court ruled they were illegal, with more than $130bn at stake,” the Financial…
Iran Is Ready for Concessions
“Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear program in talks with the U.S. in return for the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its right…
Little Progress on Ending the Shutdown
Punchbowl News: “The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has now reached 10 days with no end in sight…” “Trump administration officials told us that they’re willing to codify…
Why Trump Is Doubling Down on Tariffs
No matter what the Supreme Court says, Donald Trump isn’t backing down on tariffs. Even after the Court ruled that his use of emergency powers to wage a global trade…
New Dutch Coalition Government Gets Youngest Premier
“Dutch King Willem-Alexander has sworn in a new minority Dutch coalition government led by the Netherlands’ youngest-ever prime minister, who will have to use all his bridge-building skills to pass…
Trump Confuses Everyone with Hospital Boat to Greenland
“President Donald Trump’s announcement over the weekend that he would be sending a ‘great hospital boat’ to Greenland to care for the Arctic island’s neglected sick is — like many…
North Korea’s Ruling Party Re-Elects Kim Jong Un
“North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party re-elected Kim Jong Un as general secretary at a party congress meeting on Sunday, state media said, a move seen as underlining his absolute grip…
South Carolina Democrats Enlist Joe Biden
“South Carolina Democrats are enlisting former President Biden to try to save the state’s place as the first contest in the party’s next presidential primary,” Axios reports. Save to Favorites
Secret Report Found Gaza Cost Kamala Harris Votes
“Top Democratic officials who worked on the party’s still-secret autopsy of the 2024 election concluded that Kamala Harris lost significant support because of the Biden administration’s approach to the war…
Tariffs Are a Wild Card for the Economy Again
“Before Friday, President Trump’s tariffs, after months of on-again, off-again turbulence, had seemed to finally steady. Now, with the bulk of Trump’s tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, and…
Mayhem Rocks Mexico After Cartel Boss Is Killed
“The Mexican government said it killed the nation’s most wanted cartel boss on Sunday, setting off a wave of fires and violence across the country as cartel operatives sought to…
Top 2028 Democrats Retreat On AI
“The AI backpedaling has begun: 2028 Democratic contenders who bet big on data centers are suddenly retreating amid a growing voter revolt,” Axios reports. “The politics of AI are evolving…
Trump Aides Project Confidence on Tariffs
“The Trump administration signaled on Sunday that it was on track to resurrect many of its punishing tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court, insisting that the new…
Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran
“President Trump has told advisers that if diplomacy or any initial targeted U.S. attack does not lead Iran to give in to his demands that it give up its nuclear…
Mexico Kills Powerful Drug Kingpin
“Mexico’s military killed the country’s most powerful drug kingpin, Nemesio ‘Mencho’ Oseguera, escalating the government’s war against cartels amid pressure from President Trump to curb drug trafficking and sparking a…
