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Mills Takes Lead from Platner in Maine Primary
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) has taken the lead over Democratic primary challenger Graham Platner in the 2026 Senate race, 41% to 36%, according to a SoCal Strategies Maine Poll….
How Trump Barreled Through D.C.’s Bureaucracy
“Anybody who has remodeled a home knows that building regulations can slow down even the most minor projects, especially when a property has historic significance,” the Wall Street Journal reports….
Trump Hikes Tariffs on Canada
The U.S. will impose an additional 10% tariff on Canada, President Trump said, a punitive measure in response to an ad campaign that he said misrepresented comments by former President…
Quote of the Day
“I’m the speaker and the president.” — President Trump, quoted by the New York Times, noting how he’s marginalized Speaker Mike Johnson. Save to Favorites
Harris Says She May Run Again
Kamala Harris told the BBC she may run again for the White House. Said Harris: “I am not done. I have lived my entire career as a life of service…
Reclusive Mellon Heir Gave Money to Pay Military
“Timothy Mellon, a reclusive billionaire and a major financial backer of President Trump, is the anonymous private donor who gave $130 million to the U.S. government to help pay troops…
For Your Weekend Listening
The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live for members. Trump is reckless, self-indulgent and contemptuous of tradition. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and…
Trump Leaves Behind a Reeling Washington
“President Trump is heading to Asia on Friday evening at a moment of turmoil at home: He has deployed an aircraft carrier to Latin America, cut off trade talks with…
Mike Johnson Marginalizes Congress and Himself
New York Times: “Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to put the House on an indefinite hiatus that is now stretching into its second month while the government is shut down is…
Trump Pitches Meeting With Kim Jong Un
“Departing for his first Asia trip of his second term, President Trump publicly called for a meeting with a regional leader not on his diplomatic itinerary: North Korea’s Kim Jong…
Justice Department Will Monitor Elections
“The Trump administration said on Friday that the Justice Department will monitor polling sites in California and New Jersey ahead of the Nov. 4 election, amid requests by Republican Party…
Republicans Unaware of Candidate’s Views on Women
A Kentucky Republican official said the committee that recently selected Calvin Leach (R) as the GOP’s state Senate District 37 nominee was not aware of a blog post he authored…
The Populist Who Won’t Step Aside
Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) has had quite a week — portrayed as everything from a communist to a Nazi in the span of just a few days….
Can You Get a Perfect Score?
So far, just 8.9% of today’s news quiz takers have gotten every question right. Can you compete? See how well you can do. Save to Favorites
Ontario to Pause Anti-Tariff Ad
“The Ontario government plans to stop running the anti-tariff advertisement that irked President Donald Trump after airing it during broadcasts of baseball’s World Series,” Bloomberg reports. “The government-funded ad, which…
Eleanor Holmes Norton Scammed in Her Home
Washington, D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) was scammed in her home by people who said they were part of a cleaning crew, NBC Washington reports. The suspects charged almost…
Minor Parties Gain Ground as States Ease Restrictions
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Trump to Name Ballroom After Himself
President Trump will likely name his new $300 million White House ballroom after himself, ABC News reports. Already, officials are referring to it as “The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom.”…
Trump Sanctions Colombia’s President
President Trump’s administration announced sanctions on the president of Colombia, intensifying a clash with the Latin American country over alleged drug trafficking, Bloomberg reports. Trump has assailed Colombian President Gustavo…
Speaking of Inflation
President Trump has now raised the estimated price of his White House ballroom construction to $350 million. It was $200 million just a few days ago. Save to Favorites
