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The Republican Party Has a Nazi Problem
Tom Nichols: “Over the past few months, during his agency’s chaotic crackdowns in Chicago and Minneapolis, the U.S. Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino has worn an unusual uniform: a wide-lapel…
Trump Reverts to First-Term Tumult
“President Donald Trump’s first year back in office won praise from supporters for its efficiency in passing legislation, enacting a trade agenda and rapidly deporting immigrants,” Bloomberg reports. “His second…
Wes Moore’s Redistricing Plan Is Poised to Die
Washington Post: “Despite a public pressure campaign without modern precedent in this deep-blue state, which typically resolves intraparty fights behind closed doors, Tuesday’s unofficial deadline to act on mid-cycle redistricting…
Marco Rubio Has a ‘Rainy Day’ Account
The Dispatch: “Marco Rubio is vowing not to challenge Vice President J.D. Vance for the Republican nomination, a decision that appears to preclude the secretary of state from launching a…
GOP Lawmaker Made Explicit Sexual Requests to Staffer
Embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) made explicit sexual requests to his late congressional staffer who repeatedly resisted, according to text messages obtained by 24Sight News from a forensic extraction of…
James Talarico Ignored Party ‘Retreads’
The New Yorker profiles Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D): In May, the former Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke convened a Zoom meeting with Congressman Joaquin Castro, former congressman Colin…
Quote of the Day
“I don’t think he can take this loss and then be seen as backing down on Iran.” — Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, quoted by the Wall Street Journal, on…
All Signs Point to Military Action in Iran
Playbook: “The massive military buildup continues, with flight tracking websites showing mysterious flights headed toward Diego Garcia and elsewhere overnight. Boat-spotters (yes, they exist) photographed the fully laden USS Gerald…
Will Trump Ignite a Fractured Washington This Week?
Rachel Bade: “President Donald Trump’s State of the Union has the potential to explode into prime time like a box of Roman candles tossed into a bonfire — and the…
An Update for Readers
I’m still in the hospital — but as you might imagine, it’s impossible for me to stay away from Political Wire. If anything, the extraordinary outpouring of support in the…
The Voters Who Will Make Up a Blue Wave
As Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address tomorrow night, a new Washington Post poll offers a blunt assessment: the country isn’t buying what he’s selling….
Tariff Turmoil Leaves Treasury Markets Dazed
“Far from being a source of relief, the Supreme Court’s takedown of President Donald Trump’s tariffs has infused new risks and uncertainties into trade policy, U.S. debt and the dollar,”…
Eric Swalwell and Tom Steyer Surge in California
“When Eric Swalwell and Tom Steyer jumped into the California governor’s race, much of the political class rolled its eyes — two failed presidential hopefuls with seemingly thin bases and…
Casey DeSantis Looms Over Florida Governor’s Race
“Florida first lady Casey DeSantis over the last month has gone on conservative podcasts warning about toxic substances found in popular candy bars. She went on Fox News to alert…
Corporate America Demands Tariff Refunds
“Corporate America is lining up for refunds from President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs after the US Supreme Court ruled they were illegal, with more than $130bn at stake,” the Financial…
Iran Is Ready for Concessions
“Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear program in talks with the U.S. in return for the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its right…
Little Progress on Ending the Shutdown
Punchbowl News: “The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has now reached 10 days with no end in sight…” “Trump administration officials told us that they’re willing to codify…
Why Trump Is Doubling Down on Tariffs
No matter what the Supreme Court says, Donald Trump isn’t backing down on tariffs. Even after the Court ruled that his use of emergency powers to wage a global trade…
New Dutch Coalition Government Gets Youngest Premier
“Dutch King Willem-Alexander has sworn in a new minority Dutch coalition government led by the Netherlands’ youngest-ever prime minister, who will have to use all his bridge-building skills to pass…
Trump Confuses Everyone with Hospital Boat to Greenland
“President Donald Trump’s announcement over the weekend that he would be sending a ‘great hospital boat’ to Greenland to care for the Arctic island’s neglected sick is — like many…
