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Jones Suggested Police Deaths Would Stop Them Killing
Virginia Del. Carrie Coyner (R) told the Virginia Scope that Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones (D) told her in 2020 that if a few police officers died, then maybe…
Judge Poised to Free Abrego Garcia
“A federal judge said on Monday that she was inclined to release Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man now being held in U.S. immigration custody after wrongfully being removed…
Trump’s Shutdown Cuts Hit GOP Districts Too
“When Russell Vought, the White House budget director, announced last week that he was canceling $8 billion in federal funding for energy projects, it was clear that his directive was…
Top Prosecutor Resists Pressure to Charge Letitia James
“A top prosecutor in Virginia has informed colleagues she plans to decline to seek charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James, resisting intense pressure from President Donald Trump,” MSNBC…
Jesse Jackson Jr. to Run for His Old Seat
Jesse Jackson Jr. (D) will announce another bid this week to represent his old seat in Congress, now being vacated by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), Politico reports. “In 2012, Jackson…
Mike Johnson Says He’s Been Talking to Patty Murray
Speaker Mike Johnson said that he spoke to Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) over the weekend and assured her the House would pass spending bills if the federal government reopens, Punchbowl…
House of Judge Criticized by Trump Officials Burns Down
“Police are investigating the cause of a fire that burned down the home of South Carolina Circuit Court judge Diane Goodstein, who had reportedly received death threats for weeks related…
Cuomo Says Mamdani Would Be a ‘Gift’ to Trump
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo told The View it would be a “gift” to President Trump if Zohran Mamdani wins the election in November and becomes New York City’s next mayor….
CDC Drops Covid Vaccine Recommendation
The CDC updated its immunization schedule on Monday, dropping the universal Covid-19 vaccine recommendation and recommending that toddlers receive the chickenpox shot separately from the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)…
Mallory McMorrow Calls War in Gaza Genocide
“Mallory McMorrow, the Michigan Democrat running in a three-way primary to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters, has shifted her stance on the war in Gaza and now believes it is…
How This Shutdown Might End
The government shutdown shows no sign of ending, and there’s little reason to think it will anytime soon. Democrats and Republicans seem comfortable — even politically motivated — to let…
Amy McGrath Kicks Off Another Senate Bid
Amy McGrath (D) officially launched another Kentucky Senate bid, aiming to take the seat held by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Politico reports. Save to Favorites
Hakeem Jeffries Challenges Mike Johnson to a Debate
“House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a floor debate on the government shutdown Monday as agencies remained closed into a second workweek,” Politico reports. Said Jeffries:…
Illinois and Chicago Sue Over National Guard Deployment
“The state of Illinois and Chicago on Monday sued the Trump administration over its move to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago as the White House targets Democrat-led cities amid…
Stephen Miller Is Going for Broke
Jonathan Chait: “The White House aide equates opposition to Trump’s agenda with terrorism—and pushes for the use of state power to suppress it.” Save to Favorites
Scott Bessent to Remain as IRS commissioner
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will remain in his role as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and Frank Bisignano will serve in the newly created position of CEO, CNBC reports….
Maine State Auditor Defies National Democrats
“Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap on Monday launched a primary challenge against moderate Democratic Rep. Jared Golden in a race that could directly affect the party’s hopes of winning a…
Quote of the Day
“They refuse to put up polls that correctly show me at 65% in popularity.” — President Trump, slamming Fox News polls. Save to Favorites
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Ghislaine Maxwell Appeal
The Supreme Court said it would not hear the appeal of Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking related to the sexual abuse of underage girls by Jeffrey Epstein,…
Jane Goodall’s Last Words
Netflix secretly recorded an interview with Dr. Jane Goodall in March, set to air only after her death which happened last week, The Verge reports. Said Goodall: “Absolutely there are…
