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Trump’s Risky Business
Axios: “Trump fancies himself a high-risk, high-reward president, a confidence cheered by the vast majority of Republican officials and voters. But risk is risk — and by most measures, it’s…
China Suspected in Breach of FBI Surveillance Network
“U.S. investigators believe hackers affiliated with the Chinese government are responsible for a cyber intrusion on an internal Federal Bureau of Investigation computer network that holds information related to some…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“You’re right, I got Trump Derangement Syndrome. I hate the motherfucker. And you know what? I don’t wanna get rid of it. I don’t wanna get better. I wanna get…
Record Pace of Retirements from Congress Continues
“One in eight members of Congress now say they plan to leave their current seats after this election cycle, the second-highest total in the last century,” NPR reports. “According to…
Warning Signs Are Piling Up for Republicans
New York Times: “On Friday, the Labor Department released a report saying that U.S. employers had cut 92,000 jobs in the previous month — surprising economists and raising fears that…
Corey Lewandowski Under Scrutiny
National Review: “White House officials, lawmakers, and government contractors told NR that they have long suspected that Lewandowski and his political allies inside and outside of DHS are financially profiting…
Quote of the Day
“If you combine an economy that people don’t like with a prolonged war that you know nobody in his base believes they voted for, that’s a toxic problem.” — A…
Allies Fear Iran War Will Leave Them Without Weapons
“American allies are watching in disbelief as the Pentagon reroutes weapon shipments to aid the Iran war, angry and scared that arms the U.S. demanded they buy will never reach…
RFK Jr. ‘Definitely’ Running for President in 2028
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is “definitely” running for president in 2028, according to his estranged cousin, Jack Schlossberg, the New York Post reports. Said Schlossberg: ““He’s going to run. He’s…
The 7 Craziest Moments From Markwayne Mullin
Mediaite highlights the craziest moments from Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Save to Favorites
White House Blocks Warning of Increased Terror Threat
The White House is blocking top U.S. intelligence agencies from warning law enforcement across the country about rising threats to the homeland tied to his war with Iran, the Daily…
How James Talarico Won
New York Times: “Everywhere Mr. Talarico went he stuck to the same campaign message: unity against billionaires who want to divide people, the power of love, the willingness to embrace…
The Economy’s Warning Light Is Flashing Yellow
Rogé Karma: “The job market is weakening, inflation is still too high, and we’re at serious risk of a once-in-50-years oil shock. This is almost the exact set of conditions…
January 6 Plaque Honoring Police Quietly Installed
Washington Post: “In the predawn darkness Saturday, around 4 a.m., staff with the Architect of the Capitol bolted the bronze plaque to a granite wall near an entrance on the…
Operational Excellence, Strategic Incompetence
Tom Nichols: “The war in Iran has reaffirmed two truths. One is that the United States is blessed with the most professional and effective military in the world. The men…
How Iran Could Retaliate Around the World
Colin Clarke: “Ever since the United States and Israel began their war against Iran last weekend, Tehran has fought back with rocket and drone strikes across the Middle East—in Bahrain,…
FDA Did Not Perform Safety Checks of 100+ Foods
The Guardian: “More than 100 substances widely used in common U.S. foods, supplements and beverages underwent no health and safety review by the US Food and Drug Administration, a new…
For Your Weekend Listening
The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live. The 2028 presidential race just got less clear for Republicans but perhaps a little more clear for Democrats. Join now to continue…
Husted Says He Can’t Testify in Person in Corruption Trial
Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) “can’t leave Washington, D.C., to testify in the largest public corruption trial in Ohio history due to the Iran war, the defense attorneys said, but did…
A Few Thoughts on One Week of War
President Trump warned that Iran will be “hit very hard” this weekend — including strikes on “areas and groups of people” not yet targeted — as the Israeli-American military campaign…


