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Trump to Decide Whether to Continue Ukraine Talks
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that the Trump administration will decide this week whether to continue pursuing a negotiated settlement in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or to turn…
Mike Lindell’s Lawyer Used AI to Write Brief
“A lawyer representing MyPillow and its CEO Mike Lindell in a defamation case admitted using artificial intelligence in a brief that has nearly 30 defective citations, including misquotes and citations…
Trump Says He’s Restoring Columbus Day
“President Donald Trump pledged to boost the status of Columbus Day, stoking a conflict with activists and some US states that argue the day should honor indigenous Americans rather than…
Trump Team Brushes Off Economic Concerns
“As President Donald Trump nears the 100th day of his second term, members of his administration are brushing off a wave of dismal economic polling, insisting that American consumers —…
Greene Says Catholic Bishops ‘Controlled by Satan’
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) fired back after a religious and civil rights group called for her censure over an online post that followed the death of Pope Francis, WRDW…
Republican Budget Bill Doesn’t Add Up
Matthew Yglesias: “They have been avoiding it all year, but when congressional Republicans return to Washington this week, they will need to focus on their main job: deciding exactly how…
Trump Approval Sets New Low for Newly-Elected President
A new CNN poll finds President Trump’s 41% approval rating is the lowest for any newly elected president at 100 days dating back at least to Dwight Eisenhower. Just 22%…
An Unpopular President Is a Weak President
The early reviews are in: Trump 2 is a box office disaster. The polls show President Trump’s approval is deeply underwater: Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis,…
Bessent Doesn’t Know If Trump Talked to Xi
“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump’s negotiating strategy on trade deals but said he didn’t know whether Trump was speaking directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping,” ABC News…
Republicans Avoid Their Constituents
Associated Press: “The U.S. House is ending a 17-day recess, typically known as a district work period, in which members of Congress return home to focus on their constituents. But…
Quote of the Day
“We’re not trying to start a third party.” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), on Meet the Press, adding that “what Democrats lack right now is a vision for the future.” Save…
Scandal Upends Dreams of a DeSantis Dynasty in Florida
“A year after his presidential ambitions collapsed, Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey can no longer lay claim to the future of the Republican Party. And in Florida, even…
Trump’s Approval Sinks as Voters Sour on His Policies
“As he nears the end of his first 100 days in office, President Donald Trump is facing growing opposition to his ambitious and controversial agenda, with his approval rating in…
Trump’s Tariffs Stoke Fears of Shortages
“American retailers are growing worried that President Trump’s trade war and increased volatility will lead to empty shelves, higher prices and store closures as Chinese imports screech to a halt,”…
Trump Has Already Changed Their Day-to-Day Lives
Wall Street Journal: “The effects of Trump’s fast-paced, far-reaching policy changes are reverberating across the country as the president hits the 100-day mark in office. In more than a dozen…
Trump’s Tariffs Prompt Wave of Lawsuits
New York Times: “Nearly four weeks into a costly global trade war with no end in sight, Mr. Trump is facing a barrage of lawsuits from state officials, small businesses…
Democrats Seize on New Issue to Use Against GOP
“Democrats, after weeks of struggling to find a message that resonates with ordinary Americans while President Donald Trump dominates the news, are beginning to settle on one: the allegation that…
Trump Tightens Control of Federal Workforce
“The Trump administration is moving to consolidate control over the hiring and firing of federal workers, positioning a key agency to continue some of Elon Musk’s shrinking of the U.S….
Trump-Aligned Club for Ultra Rich Launches in D.C.
“A new club is coming to Washington — and you probably can’t get in,” Politico reports. “Donald Trump Jr., megadonor Omeed Malik and several other investors are launching an invite-only…
Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Dismal at 100 Days
A new AP-NORC poll finds 39% have a favorable opinion of Donald Trump and 58% have an unfavorable view. Similarly, a majority of the public disapproves of Trump overall as…