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Elon Musk Has ‘God Mode’ Access to Government Data
The Atlantic: “Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency now has full, unrestricted access to the agency’s digital infrastructure—including total control over systems that Americans working in conflict zones rely on,…
Thune’s Power Move to Advance Trump’s Agenda
“Senate Republicans announced Wednesday they are muscling ahead with their preferred legislative strategy to jumpstart Donald Trump’s agenda — just hours after the president himself backed a much different approach,”…
Democrats Very Unhappy with Their Party in Congress
A new Quinnipiac poll finds just 40% of Democrats approve of the way the Democrats in Congress are handling their job, while 49% disapprove and 11% did not offer an…
Two More Fetterman Staffers Quit
“Two of Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-PA) longest-serving staff members are leaving his team as the senator takes a more open approach to President Trump than many of his Democratic colleagues…
Talks to Avert Shutdown ‘Not Going Well’
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) told reporters that funding negotiations with Democrats “are not going well” as lawmakers stare down a government shutdown deadline in just over three weeks,…
Are We Now the Bad Guys?
Adam Kinzinger: “There was a time, not too long ago, when America stood as the beacon of freedom, the defender of democracy, and the steadfast ally of those who resisted…
Mississippi Lt. Governor Collapses
Mississippi Lt. Gov Delbert Hosemann (R) collapsed while presiding over the State Senate. Save to Favorites
Majority Think Elon Musk Has Too Much Power
A new Quinnipiac poll finds 55% of voters think Elon Musk has too much power in making decisions affecting the United States, 36% think he has about the right amount…
Hegseth Orders 8% Cuts to Defense Budget
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered senior leaders at the Pentagon and throughout the U.S. military to develop plans for cutting 8 percent from the defense budget in each of…
U.S. Budgets $200 Million for Ads to Warn Migrants
The Department of Homeland Security has budgeted as much as $200 million for its new ad campaign warning migrants in the country illegally that “we will find you and deport…
Who Is Running the United States, Musk or Trump?
Tom Nichols: “Like many Americans lately, I am seized with curiosity about who is actually running the government of the United States. For that reason, I watched Sean Hannity’s Fox…
Majority Say Checks and Balances Not Working Well
A new Quinnipiac poll finds just 38% of voters think the system of checks and balances between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government is working well,…
Trump Eyes a Bigger Trade Deal With China
New York Times: “Mr. Trump has expressed interest in a deal that would include substantial investments and commitments from the Chinese to buy more American products (despite China’s failure to…
Minnesota Senate to Leans Democratic
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: “Sen. Tina Smith’s (D-MN) retirement prompted us to move the contest for her seat from Likely Democratic to Leans Democratic.” “Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) has…
Trump’s Approval Dips Slightly
Gallup: “Less than one month into his second term in office, President Trump’s job approval rating is at 45%, similar to his first post-inauguration reading of 47% in January.” Save…
Vance Calls Zelensky’s Comments ‘Disgraceful’
Vice President J.D. Vance issued a stern warning to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling his public criticisms of President Donald Trump and the administration’s peace initiatives “disgraceful,” the National Pulse…
Wall Street Journal Slams Trump on Rehabilitating Putin
The Wall Street Journal condemned President Trump’s “rehabilitation” of Kremlin overlord Vladimir Putin in a seething critical editorial, the Daily Beast reports. From the editorial: “We realize that the ruthless…
Trump Kills Congestion Pricing in New York City
The Trump administration is pulling New York City’s congestion pricing scheme — slamming it as “backwards and unfair” — in a major blow to Gov. Kathy Hochul, the New York Post…
Trump to Declare Public Health Emergency at the Border
“The Trump administration is expected to issue a public health order as soon as this week labeling migrants at the U.S. southern border as risks for spreading diseases, marking an…
Susan Collins Fires Warning Shot at Trump
“The senior Republican senator negotiating a deal to avoid a government shutdown in less than one month says the Trump administration might be breaking the law — and flouting the…
