Vox: “This isn’t the first time something like this has happened: Donald Trump, trying to express an orthodox conservative view, ends up saying something that lots of Americans find brutal and extreme.”
“These aren’t Trump’s own core issues, or the issues of his base. But they’re important to swaths of the Republican Party. As the party’s nominee, he’s tried to learn how to speak their language. But he speaks it with a heavy accent — and woeful miscommunication ensues.”
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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….
Fast and Furious
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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…
Congress Teaches Trump a Spending Lesson
National Journal: “The president marched into office vowing to slash spending at multiple agencies, but both Republicans and Democrats have opted to ignore much of his proposed budget.” Save to…
House GOP Moves to Hold Clintons in Contempt
“The House Rules Committee is taking up resolutions Monday to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with the Oversight Committee’s Jeffery Epstein…
Democrats and White House Make Deal to Avoid Shutdown
“Senate Democrats have struck a deal with Republicans and the White House to pass five spending bills to fund a large portion of the government for the remainder of the…
Troop Deployments to U.S. Cities Cost Nearly $500 Million
“The Trump administration’s deployment of troops to six different U.S. cities last year cost roughly $496 million through the end of December,” CBS News reports. Save to Favorites
NATO to Hold Exercises Without the U.S.
New York Times: “The operation is the largest NATO exercise planned for this year, and with it, European NATO partners aim to show what they can do on their own.”…
Josh Shapiro Preparing for a Potential Deportation Surge
“Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said on Thursday that he’s preparing for a potential immigration crackdown if it were to come to his state,” NOTUS reports. “There’s been no indication that…
Deal Close to Avert Shutdown
“Suddenly, everybody’s talking and compromise is in the air,” Bloomberg reports. “There are still plenty of way for things to go sideways, but Republicans and Democrats in the Senate and…
Quote of the Day
“I don’t want to drive housing prices down. I want to drive housing prices up for people that own their homes. And they can be assured that’s what’s going to…
‘Substantial Evidence’ of Fraud Against Florida Democrat
The House Ethics Committee found “substantial evidence” that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), who’s facing federal fraud charges, committed conduct outlined in the indictment against her, Politico reports. Save to Favorites
Trump Expects Favorable Panama Canal Ruling
“The White House expects Panama’s Supreme Court on Thursday to cancel a crucial Panama Canal ports contract operated by a firm with ties to China’s government,” Axios reports. “Removing Chinese…
