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Texas Officials Blame National Weather Service
Texas officials blamed the National Weather Service—hard-hit by Donald Trump’s cuts—for failing to warn of the catastrophic floods, but a review shows forecasters issued increasingly dire messages ahead of the…
TikTok Building New Version of App
TikTok is building a U.S. version of the platform ahead of an expected sale, The Information reports. Save to Favorites
Trump Says Musk Has Gone ‘Off the Rails’
President Trump said Elon Musk was “essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK,” while expressing disappointment that his formerly loyal supporter has decided to form a political party, Politico reports. Said Trump,…
Jeffrey Epstein Had No ‘Client List’
“President Trump’s Justice Department and FBI have concluded they have no evidence that convicted sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, kept a ‘client list’ or was…
The Mamdani Millionaires Supporting the Socialist
Wall Street Journal: “Mamdani’s shocking win in the Democratic primary last month has polarized the business community of the U.S.’s most economically critical city. Inside investment banks and during breakfast…
Advertisers Spend Big Just to Reach Trump
Wall Street Journal: “Since the inauguration, more than a dozen national issues-oriented groups bought broadcast and cable ads solely in Washington, D.C., and West Palm Beach, according to data from…
Is This Really How We’re Legislating Now?
Brendan Buck: “The process was marred by dynamics that have increasingly undermined Congress’s status as a dominant and deliberative institution: The bill lacked a clear and inspired purpose, it supplanted…
Quote of the Day
“They wouldn’t vote only because they hate Trump, but I hate them, too, you know? I really do. I hate them. I cannot stand them, because I really believe they…
Lawmakers Now Vote in Lockstep
Ron Brownstein: “For most of the 20th century, it was common for members of Congress to break from their party’s dominant position on key votes — even when that placed…
Khamenei Appears for First Time Since War Began
“Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, appeared publicly on Saturday night for the first time since the 12-day war with Israel began last month, Iran’s state media and his official…
Trump to Re-Escalate Trade War
“President Trump said the U.S. will begin sending letters Monday to other countries setting a tariff rate on their imports,” Axios reports. “After months of threats, Trump is abruptly re-escalating…
Can Democrats Find Their Way on Immigration?
“The Democrats onstage saw themselves as morally courageous. American voters, it turned out, saw a group of politicians hopelessly out of touch,” the New York Times reports. “Standing side by…
Trump Insider Says Tariff Deadline Is ‘Fake’
“The White House has little to show as President Donald Trump’s self-imposed deadline to reach trade deals with dozens of countries arrives in four days. Trump bragged he would rapidly…
July 4th Special
If you’ve been considering becoming a Political Wire member — and getting all the great benefits — I’m pleased to offer a special 20% discount of an annual membership for…
Musk Declares ‘America Party’ Formed
“Elon Musk said a new political party he has been threatening to start up ‘is formed,’ a day after President Donald Trump signed a tax-cut and spending bill that the…
Trump Will Start Talks With China on TikTok Deal
President Trump late Friday said that the U.S. “pretty much has a deal” for an American company to acquire the U.S. branch of TikTok, adding that he intended to restart…
The Next Megabill Congress Needs to Worry About
“Thursday’s historic vote passing President Donald Trump’s megabill ended a monthslong process of negotiation, infighting and compromise. It also started a countdown until Congress has to do it all over…
Warning Signs for Russia’s Economy Are Flashing Red
“Russia’s sanctions-defying economy, propelled higher by the Ukraine war, is suddenly coming back down to earth,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Fueled by massive military spending and steady oil exports,…
For Your Weekend Listening
The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live for members. It’s official: Nearly every Republican fears Trump. Hakeem Jeffries can sure talk. Let’s look at Lisa Murkowski’s job description. Join…
Pardoned Capitol Rioter Sentenced to Life
“A Tennessee man pardoned by President Trump for taking part in the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to life in prison for hatching a…
