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Trump Wasted First 100 Days on Indulging His Base
Ed Kilgore: “Trump had a basic choice to make in planning his second administration. He could have moved cautiously to consolidate his support, extend the public-opinion honeymoon any presidential-election winner…
The Longest 100 Days
Jonathan Chait: “Judged against Roosevelt’s record, the first 100 days of the second Trump term would be deemed a miserable failure. The president has passed no major legislation, and his…
Angry Florida Voters Hold ‘Empty Chair’ Town Halls
“Angry voters are holding empty chair town halls as Republican members of Congress are refusing to hold those meetings with constituents,” The Guardian reports. Save to Favorites
Amazon to Display Tariff Costs for Consumers
“Amazon doesn’t want to shoulder the blame for the cost of President Donald Trump’s trade war,” Punchbowl News reports. “So the e-commerce giant will soon show how much Trump’s tariffs…
Xi Is Trying to Turn World Against the U.S.
“President Xi Jinping’s diplomats are fanning out across the world with a clear message for countries cutting deals with Donald Trump: The U.S. is a bully that can’t be trusted,”…
Noem Claims Suspects in Purse Theft Are Undocumented
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she’s “very confident” that the two people arrested in connection with the theft of her purse are in the country illegally, CBS News reports….
Trump Disputes ‘Fake’ Polls
“President Donald Trump is disputing polls that show his approval rating in decline as he prepares to mark his first 100 days in office on Tuesday,” the Washington Post reports….
More Americans Give Trump a Grade of ‘F’
“Twice as many people said President Trump deserves a grade of F rather than an A for how he’s handled his first 100 days in office,” according to a new…
Huge Majority Oppose Trump’s Expansionist Goals
A new ABC News poll finds a vast 86% of Americans oppose the United States trying to take control of Canada and 76% oppose trying to take control of Greenland….
GM Withdraws Profit Forecast
“General Motors is abandoning a previous forecast for solid profit growth this year as a result of the uncertainty created by President Trump’s trade policies,” the New York Times reports….
Trump’s Trade War Threatens All of His Promises
Politico: “Trump’s chaotic first months have tipped the U.S. into turmoil, shaking the foundations of its financial system and feeding fears that the man who pledged to pilot the nation…
Beto O’Rourke Hints at Another Senate Run
“Beto O’Rourke may be hitting the campaign trail in Texas again, signaling that if Texans want him to run for U.S. Senate in 2026, he ‘will’ take up the challenge…
How Bad Was the Conservatives’ Loss in Canada?
Playbook: “So bad that shortly before 5 a.m. this morning, with more than 98% of the vote counted, CBC News declared that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre — a man who…
The Rise of Trump’s Crypto Firm
New York Times: “Mr. Trump’s return to the White House has opened lucrative new pathways for him to cash in on his power, whether through his social media company or…
Trump Prefers to Spend Time at Home
NBC News: “Ahead of the 100-day mark of his administration, Trump spent parts of 40 days on his personal properties, Natasha Korecki, Megan Shannon and Elyse Perlmutter-Gumbiner report. That includes…
Trump 2.0 Is in Trouble
From the Wall Street Journal editorial board: “Presidential second terms are rarely successful, and on the evidence of his first 100 days Donald Trump’s won’t be different. The President needs…
Angie Craig Kicks Off Her Senate Campaign
Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) has formally launched her campaign for U.S. Senate. Save to Favorites
Liberal Party Wins in Canada
“The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projects that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election,” the AP reports. New York Times: “The full results should be available later…
Stay Informed and Stay Sane
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Are You Better Off Than You Were 100 Days Ago?
John Avlon: “It’s the classic political question on hyper-fast speed—because the predictable disaster of President Donald Trump redux has torpedoed the American economy and our reputation not in four years…
