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Video Shows GOP Lawmaker Taunting Protester
“New video footage shows there was more to the skirmish last week between a protester and Rep. Tim Burchett, which ended with the Tennessee Republican forcefully shoving the man,” Politico…
Mar-a-Lago Member Joked Epstein ‘Sold’ Trump a Woman
A member of President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club joked about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein selling Trump a “fully depreciated” woman for $22,500 in 2003. Save to Favorites
Trump Says Having a ‘Fight With the Wife’ Isn’t a Crime
President Trump suggested that offenses that “take place in the home” should not count against his record of crime reduction in Washington, saying his opponents are using reports of “a…
The Epstein Letter Is Real
Jonathan Chait: “The president’s initial strategy of denying that the document exists leaves him with few options now that it has been made public.” Aaron Blake: “The key fact here…
White House Denies It’s Trump’s Signature
“The White House is denying the authenticity of a newly released letter that President Donald Trump reportedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday, suggesting that the signature on…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“They’re just not that different. They’re reporting the same fucking thing, starching it, trying to make it interesting, and then showing some guy who’s raising dogs in Alaska alone and…
ICE Launches ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in Chicago
“The Department of Homeland Security said Monday it has launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Chicago as part of the Trump administration’s effort to target “sanctuary cities,” and immigrant…
CBS Taps Conservative for New Ombudsman Role
“The new ownership of CBS News on Monday selected Kenneth Weinstein, a former chief executive of the Hudson Institute, a right-leaning policy think tank, to review complaints about its coverage…
Murdoch Family Resolves Succession Dispute
“Rupert Murdoch’s chosen son Lachlan will remain in charge of the family business, forestalling a predicted challenge from his siblings over the political bent of the conservative media empire,” CNN…
A Visual Breakdown of the Trump Letter to Epstein
The Wall Street Journal analyzes the text and drawing Donald Trump gave to Jeffrey Epstein in a 2003 birthday book. Save to Favorites
Another Test of the Special Election Surge
There’s a special election tomorrow in Virginia’s 11th congressional district to fill the seat long represented by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA). It’s not expected to be close — Kamala Harris…
Trump’s Birthday Letter to Epstein Released
“Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have given Congress a copy of the birthday book put together for the financier’s 50th birthday, which includes a letter with Trump’s signature that he…
Hegseth in Puerto Rico
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior defense officials visited Puerto Rico on Monday, as the Pentagon looks to intensify military operations against drug cartels based in Latin American countries,”…
Eric Adams Picks Ballot Line
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has abandoned his effort to appear on two ballot lines — “EndAntiSemitism” and “Safe & Affordable”— in November’s mayoral election, opting to only run…
Lawmakers Await Epstein ‘Birthday Book’
“The Jeffrey Epstein scandal will lead the news again this afternoon, much to the dismay of the White House and House GOP leaders. And President Donald Trump is in the…
Student Discount
If you’re back at school, send an email from your student email and I’ll give you a link to become a Political Wire member at a significant discount. Thanks for…
French Government Collapses, Again
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has lost the vote of confidence he called in his government, the BBC reports. Bloomberg: “Parties across the political spectrum in France’s lower house joined…
‘Cut Him Off’
Ezra Klein gives Democrats the rationale for allowing a government shutdown. “I want to be very clear about what I am saying here. Donald Trump is corrupting the government —…
Chief Justice Allows Trump to Fire FTC Commissioner
Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. ruled President Trump can fire a Democrat on the Federal Trade Commission while a lawsuit challenging her removal continues, the Washington Post…
Quote of the Day
“We’re going to go on offense, not just on defense. Maximum lethality, not tepid legality. Violent effect, not politically correct. We’re going to raise up warriors, not just defenders.” —…
