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An Autocracy of Dunces
Paul Krugman: “If America still had a fully functioning democracy, Donald Trump’s speech Tuesday to the assembled generals would have ended his presidency.” “Trump treated the event like a political…
Grocery Price Pain Rises
Americans say it’s harder to afford their groceries now than it was a year ago, a warning sign for President Trump and Republicans, in the latest Axios Vibes survey. Save to…
Exchange of the Day
Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) cornered Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in a hot mic moment: DEAN: The president is unhinged. He is unwell. JOHNSON: A lot of folks on your side…
How Tom Homan Tried to Cash In on Trump’s Deportations
ProPublica: “A Pennsylvania businessman who had Tom Homan on his payroll led companies to believe his connections to the future border czar could help advance their bids for government work.”…
New York City Sees Record Low Crime
“As President Donald Trump calls for military intervention in cities across the nation, gun violence and major crime are at a record low in America’s largest city, the New York…
Young and Black Voters Sour on Trump
“President Donald Trump’s surprising performance among Black Americans and younger voters helped him win the popular vote in the 2024 election. Those constituencies are still waiting for a return on…
Quote of the Day
“Republicans must use this opportunity of Democrat forced closure to clear out dead wood, waste, and fraud.” — President Trump, on Truth Social, promising “billions of dollars” in savings. Save…
The Wrong Shade of Red
Britain had 66 enormous new American flags specially made for President Trump’s state visit last month — after U.S. officials complained the U.K.’s existing collection featured the wrong shade of…
Where the Shutdown Stands
Punchbowl News: “There are some informal bipartisan talks centering around Democrats’ chief demand: an extension of the Obamacare enhanced premium tax credits. We took you inside that big bipartisan Senate…
Spanberger Holds 10-Point Lead for Virginia Governor
A new Emerson College survey of the Virginia Governor’s race finds Abigail Spanberger (D) leading Winsome Earle-Sears (R), 52% to 42%, with 5% of voters undecided. Those who have already…
How John Thune Sees the Shutdown Ending
Senate Majority Leader John Thune laid out a path to end the government shutdown, saying he is willing to discuss the shape of future health care negotiations if a “critical…
White House Asks Colleges to Sign Sweeping Agreement
“The Trump administration is laying out a set of operating principles that it wants universities to agree to in exchange for preferential access to federal funds,” the Wall Street Journal…
White House Uses Shutdown to Maximize Pain on Foes
“The Trump administration took steps on Wednesday to maximize the pain of the government shutdown, halting billions of dollars in funds for Democratic-led states while readying a plan to lay…
Shutdown Rolls On
Punchbowl News: “Democrats are pushing for a 10-day stopgap funding bill that would preserve their ability to force a deal on Obamacare subsidies. Democrats say this is necessary because they…
U.S. to Provide Ukraine With Intelligence
“The U.S. will provide Ukraine with intelligence for long-range missile strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, American officials said, as the Trump administration weighs sending Kyiv powerful weapons that could put…
Karoline Leavitt Retakes Prime Office Space
“Karoline Leavitt is back in the press secretary’s traditional office in the White House,” CBS News reports. “Leavitt is reclaiming the roomy space with a fireplace that Taylor Budowich, President…
Who Exactly Is an Essential Employee?
Philip Elliot: “Amid all these threats, the number of workers who haven’t yet found themselves furloughed is raising eyebrows, according to conversations with federal workers left in a lurch and…
Furloughed Workers Told to Blame Democrats
“After the government shutdown began Wednesday morning, furloughed employees at an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services were told to set an out-of-office message in their email…
White House Targets Democratic States for Cuts
“The White House is targeting Democratic states with its first wave of cuts to federal projects following the government shutdown, impacting billions of dollars in funding for energy and infrastructure…
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“This was a difficult vote. The paradox is, by shutting the government, we’re actually giving Donald Trump more power. And that was why I voted yes.” — Sen. Angus King…
