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Joni Ernst on Retirement Watch
“Senate Republicans are bracing for another one of their colleagues to possibly call it quits: Joni Ernst,” Politico reports. “The two-term Iowa senator hasn’t officially announced her plans for 2026,…
Trump to Use His Authority to Send Weapons to Ukraine
“President Donald Trump for the first time since returning to office will send weapons to Kyiv under a presidential power frequently used by his predecessor, a move suggesting new interest…
Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Herself Heard
“Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote just five majority opinions in the Supreme Court term that ended last month, the fewest of any member of the court. But her voice resonated…
Dimon Rips ‘Idiot’ Democrats Focused on Ideology
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the Democratic Party went too far in its focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, prioritizing ideology over practical solutions, Bloomberg reports. Said Dimon: “I…
Bankers Rush to Build Anti-Mamdani War Chest
“Some of New York’s wealthiest financiers are uniting against Democratic nominee for mayor Zohran Mamdani, with a plan to raise $20 million to fight the surging progressive candidate,” the Wall…
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“We just lecture people too much.” — James Carville, quoted by the New York Post, on the Democratic party alienating men. Save to Favorites
So You Want to Own Greenland?
Juts published: So You Want to Own Greenland? by Elizabeth Buchanan. Why do despots over the centuries keep wanting to own Greenland? The fascinating, calamitous story of the many who’ve…
State Department Braces for Mass Layoffs
“State Department employees are bracing for mass layoffs as soon as Friday after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to proceed with reorganization and downsizing,” Semafor…
Trump’s Obsession
Vanity Fair has catalogued all the times Donald Trump complained about not winning a Nobel Peace Prize. Save to Favorites
Trump Loses Appeal of E. Jean Carroll Case
“A federal appeals court in New York on Thursday upheld a civil jury verdict that found President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll,…
Trump Terror Chief Was Probed Over Teen Love Triangle
“The 22-year-old Donald Trump superfan put in charge of countering domestic terrorism has faced understandable questions over his experience with law enforcement,” the Daily Beast reports. “Now, The Daily Beast…
A Note to Readers
I know you’re inundated—with headlines, notifications, and endless demands on your time and wallet. But here’s the hard truth: the billionaires and broligarchs aren’t going to rescue journalism. They’ve flooded…
Some of Iran’s Enriched Uranium Survived Attacks
“Israel has concluded that some of Iran’s underground stockpile of near-bomb-grade enriched uranium survived American and Israeli attacks last month and may be accessible to Iranian nuclear engineers,” the New…
Mahmoud Khalil Files $20 Million Suit Against U.S.
Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist who was detained by the Trump administration for months, filed a claim for $20 million in damages against the administration, alleging…
Senate Poised to Confirm First Judge of Trump’s 2nd Term
“The Senate is poised to vote Monday to confirm the first judicial nominee of President Donald Trump’s second term,” Politico reports. “The Senate voted 51-43 along party-lines to end debate…
Justice Department Purge Has Created a Climate of Fear
“The Trump administration is firing and pushing out employees across the Justice Department and FBI, often with no explanation or warning, creating rampant speculation and fear within the workforce over…
A Deep Dive Into Two Swing Seats
Just for members: The latest edition of Inside Elections. This issue includes a deep dive into two of the most competitive House races in the country. Join now to continue…
Trump to Stay Out of Texas Primary for Now
“President Donald Trump huddled Wednesday evening in the Oval Office with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and top Senate GOP campaign officials about the 2026 midterm elections,” Punchbowl News reports….
Ken Paxton’s Wife Files for Divorce
Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton (R) has filed for divorce from her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), KUT News reports. “Ken Paxton is running for U.S. Senate against…
Anything Goes with Trump’s Tariff Policy
“Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on Brazil over its domestic political affairs, the most extreme case yet of the US president weaponizing trade policy to make unrelated…
