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Crypto Billionaire Who Feared Arrest Dines With Trump
“Crypto billionaire Justin Sun for years wouldn’t set foot in the U.S. for fear of arrest. The Chinese-born tycoon, facing scrutiny from U.S. authorities, even missed a chance to fly…
Trump Won’t Let Harvard Enroll International Students
“The Trump administration on Thursday halted Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, a major escalation in the administration’s efforts to pressure the college to fall in line with the…
Rand Paul Is a ‘No’ on Reconciliation Bill
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said that while he supports his party’s tax agenda, he cannot support the reconciliation bill if it includes a debt ceiling hike, Politico reports. Said Paul:…
Senate GOP Promises ‘One Big, Beautiful’ Rewrite
“Senate Republicans are vowing they will make changes to President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ after it passed the House early Thursday morning,” Politico reports. “While the end product is…
The ‘Triple B’ Plan
Gillian Tett: “When Republican congressmen first crafted their so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’, some of President Donald Trump’s advisers dubbed it the ‘Triple B’ plan in internal meetings for…
Chip Roy Insists He’s Still Fighting
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), who voted in favor of the budget reconciliation bill early this morning, insists he’s not done fighting over the package, Punchbowl News reports. Said Roy: “Everybody…
Ron Johnson Won’t Be Swayed by Trump’s Pressure
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) continues to be a problem for the Republican leadership, telling Punchbowl News the House reconciliation bill doesn’t cut spending nearly enough. “When we pointed out to…
White House Explains Reasons for Poor Health
“The White House blamed exposure to environmental toxins, poor nutrition, and increased screen time for a decline in Americans’ life expectancy Thursday, in a major administration report that also casts…
A Collision with the Bond Markets Awaits
The Economist: “Complacent about being the world’s haven, America has been budgeting without any sense of restraint. Over the past year the federal government has borrowed a staggering $2 trillion,…
Judge Blocks Layoffs at Department of Education
A federal judge in Boston has blocked President Trump’s executive order to shut down the Department of Education, the Washington Post reports. The order says the Trump administration must “restore…
Another Sign Elon Musk Has Moved On from Politics
Earlier this year, “as many as 75% of Elon Musk’s posts on X were about DOGE or U.S. politics,” the Washington Post reports. That figure that has fallen to 10%…
Americans Now Support Unions by Record-High Margin
“The popularity of labor unions surged over the past decade, while American sentiment toward big business has fallen,” Axios reports. “The approval switcheroo helps explain, in part, why the Republican…
Lutnick Teases Launch of Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Visa
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that foreign nationals with $5 million to spare will soon be able to register for a new “gold card” visa that would give them the…
Musk’s Exit from Politics Leaves Republicans Cold
“Elon Musk’s pledge to step back from campaign spending — if he means it — is rippling across the nation’s political landscape,” Politico reports. “Some Republicans are worried that they…
Supreme Court Blocks Religious Charter School
“The Supreme Court on Thursday, in a 4-4 ruling, said Oklahoma cannot create the nation’s first religious charter school funded directly with taxpayer dollars,” ABC News reports. “Justice Amy Coney…
Audiobook of Melania’s Memoir Created with AI
“First lady Melania Trump is getting an assist from artificial intelligence for an audiobook version of her memoir that was created entirely with AI and audio technology,” ABC News reports….
Justices Uphold Fraud Conviction of Contractor
“The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the conviction of a government contractor found guilty of defrauding a state transportation program designed to promote diversity,” the Washington Post reports. “The unanimous…
The Republican Party’s Populist Betrayal
Andrew Egger: “In one sense, it’s no surprise that the Big Beautiful Bill, which the House passed this morning by a 215–214 vote, slashes taxes primarily for the wealthy while…
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“The president has a lot of power.” — Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), quoted by NOTUS, explaining why he ultimately voted for a budget bill he didn’t like. Save to Favorites
The Silence That Enabled Trump’s Return
Jessica Yellin has a very interesting interview with former Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) and why he ultimately tried to challenge President Joe Biden in the Democratic primary. Said Phillips: “This…
