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Bankers Rush to Build Anti-Mamdani War Chest
“Some of New York’s wealthiest financiers are uniting against Democratic nominee for mayor Zohran Mamdani, with a plan to raise $20 million to fight the surging progressive candidate,” the Wall…
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“We just lecture people too much.” — James Carville, quoted by the New York Post, on the Democratic party alienating men. Save to Favorites
So You Want to Own Greenland?
Juts published: So You Want to Own Greenland? by Elizabeth Buchanan. Why do despots over the centuries keep wanting to own Greenland? The fascinating, calamitous story of the many who’ve…
State Department Braces for Mass Layoffs
“State Department employees are bracing for mass layoffs as soon as Friday after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to proceed with reorganization and downsizing,” Semafor…
Trump’s Obsession
Vanity Fair has catalogued all the times Donald Trump complained about not winning a Nobel Peace Prize. Save to Favorites
Trump Loses Appeal of E. Jean Carroll Case
“A federal appeals court in New York on Thursday upheld a civil jury verdict that found President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll,…
Trump Terror Chief Was Probed Over Teen Love Triangle
“The 22-year-old Donald Trump superfan put in charge of countering domestic terrorism has faced understandable questions over his experience with law enforcement,” the Daily Beast reports. “Now, The Daily Beast…
A Note to Readers
I know you’re inundated—with headlines, notifications, and endless demands on your time and wallet. But here’s the hard truth: the billionaires and broligarchs aren’t going to rescue journalism. They’ve flooded…
Some of Iran’s Enriched Uranium Survived Attacks
“Israel has concluded that some of Iran’s underground stockpile of near-bomb-grade enriched uranium survived American and Israeli attacks last month and may be accessible to Iranian nuclear engineers,” the New…
Mahmoud Khalil Files $20 Million Suit Against U.S.
Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist who was detained by the Trump administration for months, filed a claim for $20 million in damages against the administration, alleging…
Senate Poised to Confirm First Judge of Trump’s 2nd Term
“The Senate is poised to vote Monday to confirm the first judicial nominee of President Donald Trump’s second term,” Politico reports. “The Senate voted 51-43 along party-lines to end debate…
Justice Department Purge Has Created a Climate of Fear
“The Trump administration is firing and pushing out employees across the Justice Department and FBI, often with no explanation or warning, creating rampant speculation and fear within the workforce over…
A Deep Dive Into Two Swing Seats
Just for members: The latest edition of Inside Elections. This issue includes a deep dive into two of the most competitive House races in the country. Join now to continue…
Trump to Stay Out of Texas Primary for Now
“President Donald Trump huddled Wednesday evening in the Oval Office with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and top Senate GOP campaign officials about the 2026 midterm elections,” Punchbowl News reports….
Ken Paxton’s Wife Files for Divorce
Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton (R) has filed for divorce from her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), KUT News reports. “Ken Paxton is running for U.S. Senate against…
Anything Goes with Trump’s Tariff Policy
“Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on Brazil over its domestic political affairs, the most extreme case yet of the US president weaponizing trade policy to make unrelated…
Rubio Tells Top Russian Diplomat of Trump’s Frustration
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday expressed frustration with Russia over the lack of progress in peace talks on Ukraine, echoing President Trump’s increasing criticism of President Vladimir Putin…
America Has Never Seen Corruption Like This
Casey Michel: “The White House has seen its share of shady deals. Ulysses S. Grant’s brother-in-law used his family ties to engineer an insider-trading scheme that tanked the gold market….
Jamie Dimon Says Europe Is ‘Losing’
JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon warned European leaders they have a competitiveness problem and that they are currently “losing” the battle to rival the U.S. and China, the Financial…
‘We Could Assassinate Trump Sunbathing’
A senior Iranian official suggested President Trump could be assassinated while he sunbathes at his estate in Florida, the Times of London reports. Said Javad Larijani, an adviser to Ayatollah Ali…