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A Consolidating Dictatorship
Rachel Maddow delivered a scathing monologue last night, noting: “We do now live in a country that has an authoritarian leader in charge. We have a consolidating dictatorship in our country.”…
Trump Is Shooting the Messenger
National Review: “Trump is shooting the messenger of bad economic news, not unlike when China discontinues inconvenient data series that make the Communist Party look bad.” Save to Favorites
Corey Lewandowski’s Power Grows at Homeland Security
“As Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem jetted across South America last week, there was one familiar face from President Donald Trump’s orbit frequently at her side: Corey Lewandowski,” CNN reports….
Trump Rules Out Scott Bessent for Fed Chair
“Donald Trump has ruled out appointing Treasury secretary Scott Bessent to the Federal Reserve, as he narrows the list of candidates to lead the US central bank,” the Financial Times…
Trump’s Approval Slides
Public approval of Donald Trump’s presidency has dropped by 6 percentage points since April and his approval rating is now 20 points underwater, 38% to 58%, according to a new…
Texas Democrats Found an Ally in JB Pritzker
“Texas Democrats knew that if they fled the state to block a Republican plan to redraw the congressional map, they would need blue-state allies. So when Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker…
Inside Ken Paxton’s Long Distance Effort for a Trump Nod
“Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently found himself roughly 4,500 miles from home as he sought one thing that could give him an edge in his bitter primary fight against…
MAGA Super PAC Slams Thomas Massie
“The MAGA super PAC trying to oust Rep. Thomas Massie has a new television ad attacking the Kentucky Republican for voting against the reconciliation bill — or, as the super…
Trump’s Map Gambit Could Hand Seats to Democrats
President Trump’s push for Texas Republicans to redraw their congressional map mid-cycle was always a gamble. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising….
Pope Leo Most Favorably Viewed
Gallup: “Among 14 prominent U.S. and global figures, Pope Leo XIV has the most positive image by far, with many more Americans viewing him favorably than unfavorably. His 57% favorable…
Trump and Schumer Head for High Stakes Rematch
Politico: “The unraveling of a typical pre-summer-recess nominations deal has many on Capitol Hill concerned about what is to come. While other congressional leaders are sure to figure into the…
Murdoch’s Deposition Pushed Off
President Trump and Rupert Murdoch cut a deal postponing the media titan’s planned deposition in the $20 billion libel case stemming from the Wall Street Journal’s reporting on a birthday…
GOP Lawmaker’s Town Hall Turns Ugly Fast
“Rep. Mike Flood faced a barrage of criticism at a packed town hall in Lincoln, Nebraska, Monday evening as constituents repeatedly confronted him over his support for President Donald Trump’s…
Greene Presses Trump to Pardon George Santos
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is urging the Trump administration to pardon former Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who is serving a seven-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud…
Trump’s Texas Gambit Ignites Nationwide Battle
“President Trump’s high-stakes push to create more Republican House seats and keep the majority from flipping to Democrats has erupted into a cross-country fight, prompting the exodus of Democratic state…
White House Preps Order to Punish Banks
“The White House is preparing to step up pressure against big banks over perceived discrimination against conservatives and crypto companies with an executive order that threatens to fine lenders that…
A Look Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan Lair
New York Times: “The townhouse was one of five properties around the world owned by Mr. Epstein. After his release in 2009 from a Florida jail, where he served 13…
Republicans Find a Way to Fall in Line
New York Times: “President Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics forced his allies into the awkward spot of criticizing an agency they had freely…
California Democrats Eye 5 GOP Seats
“Democrats in California’s congressional delegation have privately agreed to a new congressional map that could net them as many as five seats in 2026,” Punchbowl News reports. “The GOP targets: Reps. Ken…
Brian Schatz Locks Up Democratic Whip Race
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) has secured commitments from a majority of Democratic senators in his bid to become their next whip, including a crucial new endorsement from Senate Minority Leader…
