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State of the Union Ratings Plunge
Donald Trump’s longest-ever State of the Union address drew 27.8 million viewers across seven broadcast and cable outlets, preliminary Nielsen data showed, a 12% audience drop from Trump’s speech last…
Trump Attacks Robert De Niro
President Trump attacked Robert De Niro as a “sick and demented person with, I believe, an extremely Low IQ” after the actor said that Trump is “destroying” the country, Variety…
The State of the Union Revealed a Sad Reality
David Frum: “The most radical fantasy in the speech was its claims of a new golden age of prosperity. That misstatement surely deceived nobody. Prices continue to rise; the job…
Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers
“In its 250th year, is America, land of immigration, becoming a country of emigration?,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Last year the U.S. experienced something that hasn’t definitively occurred since…
Trump Gives Congress Zero to Do Before Midterms
“President Donald Trump sketched out his vision Tuesday night of Republican governance heading into the midterms. Congress is barely in the picture,” Politico reports. “From a legislative perspective, Trump’s State…
Late Staffer’s Husband Calls Tony Gonzales a ‘Predator’
The husband of a late staffer to Rep. Tony Gonzales called the congressman a “predator,” and said that the Texas Republican has “continued to lie to the American people” amid…
Trump Raises Fears He Will ‘Subvert’ Midterms
“Ahead of the midterm elections, an emboldened President Trump has shown an increased eagerness to leverage the full investigative, prosecutorial and legislative powers of the federal government to bend election…
U.S. Deploys Jets to Israel for Potential Mission in Iran
“The U.S. has sent top-of-the-line fighters to Israel, marking the first time it has deployed combat aircraft to the country for a potential wartime mission as the two nations prepare…
Trump’s Third-Country Deportations Found Illegal
“A federal judge in Boston ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration’s policy of deporting undocumented immigrants to countries where they are not citizens is unconstitutional, saying the government must provide…
Democrats Hold Big Edge on Ethusiasm
Democrats hold a 14-point advantage when it comes to voter enthusiasm heading into the midterm elections, according to a new WaPo-ABC News-Ipsos poll. It’s the largest advantage Democrats have had ahead…
Johnson Warns Scandal Will ‘Play Out’ in GOP Primary
Speaker Mike Johnson has told Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) “publicly and privately” that he must address the serious sexual harassment allegations he’s facing “head on with his constituents” — and…
Surgeon General Nominee Sidesteps Questions on Vaccines
Dr. Casey Means, President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, told senators on Wednesday that “anti-vaccine rhetoric has never been part of my message,” as she deflected questions about birth control,…
Pennsylvanians Split on Josh Shapiro as President
A new Quinnipiac poll finds 40% of voters in the Keystone State think Gov. Josh Shapiro would make a good president, while 43% do not think he would make a…
Republican Leaders Continue Apace
Punchbowl News: “Now that the dust has settled on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, Republicans have come to a quick conclusion: They’re just going to go about their…
Epstein Files Are Missing Claim Against Trump
“The vast trove of documents released by the Justice Department from its investigations into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein failed to include some key materials related to a woman…
Larry Summers Will Resign From Harvard
“Former Harvard President Larry Summers will resign from his academic and faculty appointments at Harvard at the end of the academic year, relinquishing his University Professorship — Harvard’s highest faculty…
Spy Agency Blocks Congress From Gabbard Intelligence
“The Trump administration told Congress it won’t share with lawmakers the classified intelligence that led to a whistleblower complaint against U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard, citing presidential claims of executive…
Quote of the Day
“You fat sorry sack of shit, people hate you!” — James Carville, riffing on Donald Trump for five minutes on his podcast. Save to Favorites
The Latest ‘Stand by Your Man’ Moment
New York Times: “Mr. Clinton will appear for his deposition on Friday, becoming the first former president ever to be compelled to testify in a congressional investigation against his will.”…
Jasmine Crockett Holds Big Lead in Texas Primary
A new University of Texas poll finds Jasmine Crockett (D) with a big lead James Talarico (D) in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, 56% to 44%. On the Republican side,…
