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Bonus Quote of the Day
“People are scared to death in this building.” — A member of Congress, quoted by NBC News, in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination. Save to Favorites
Trump Asks for Millions to Increase Security
The Trump administration is requesting $58 million to increase security for the executive and judicial branches in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk, Punchbowl News reports. The request,…
Trump to Impose More Sanctions on Russia if NATO Does
“President Trump on Saturday set conditions for imposing new sanctions on Russia, saying he would do so only if all NATO member nations did the same and also stopped buying…
Mamdani Says He Would Arrest Netanyahu
“If he wins his fall election, Zohran Mamdani would order New York’s police department to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu in the event that the Israeli prime minister ever traveled there, the…
Trump Escalates Attacks on Political Opponents
“President Trump and his top advisers are escalating their attacks on their opponents in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, placing the blame for political violence on Democrats alone and…
Rubio Heads to a Defiant Israel After Qatar Strike
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Israel on Saturday amid signs that President Trump was growing frustrated about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s unrelenting campaign against Hamas prolonging the war…
Chris Van Hollen Emdorses Mamdani
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City on Saturday and called on his party’s leadership to do the same, criticizing them for a…
Shooter Apparently Had a Transgender Partner
Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson lived with his transgender partner, Fox News reports. The individual, who is a male transitioning to a female, is fully cooperating with the FBI….
We May Never Understand Why He Did It
Speculation is swirling about the political ideology of Tyler Robinson, the man who was charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Donald Trump and several Republican lawmakers quickly labeled him…
Pentagon Plans to Send 1,000 Troops to Louisiana
“The Trump administration has drafted a proposal to activate 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to serve in a law enforcement mission focused on the state’s ‘urban centers,’ according to Pentagon…
Voters Aren’t Buying Trump’s Economy
Politico: “Trump this week insisted Americans are experiencing the ‘best economy we’ve ever had.’ Privately, White House officials acknowledge people just aren’t feeling it…” “Trumpeting positive economic statistics in the…
Israel Used Ballistic Missiles to Carry Out Its Qatar Attack
“As Israeli war planners plotted a secret strike on Hamas political leaders in Qatar, they chose a plan that enabled them to attack quickly and limited the opportunity for the…
Toxic Rhetoric Proliferates After Charlie Kirk’s Killing
NBC News: “The most concerning messages are proclamations from far-right activists, Republican politicians and conservative influencers about a coming civil war and the need for retribution or payback against the…
Quote of the Day
“I know this guy is a Republican and all but I swear you could win all the electoral votes with this message in 2028.” — Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), on…
What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social Security
ProPublicay: “Some Social Security officials said they welcomed DOGE — the agency needs a technological overhaul — only to see DOGE ignore them and prioritize quick (often empty) wins.” Save…
For Your Weekend Listening
The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live for members. The aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination and what it means for our politics. Join now to continue reading. Members…
Democrats Name Their Price for Avoiding Shutdown
“The next federal-funding deadline is just weeks away. Democrats say restoring billions of dollars in health-insurance subsidies for Americans is the minimum price of their vote, holding the threat of…
Brazil Keeps Telling Trump to Get Lost
“President Trump made his demands to Brazil very clear: Drop the charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro of attempting a coup,” the New York Times reports. “To show he was…
Israeli Intelligence Agency Balked at Netanyahu’s Strike
“When Israel announced Tuesday that it had launched a strike on senior Hamas leaders in Qatar, one security agency was notably missing from the official statements: the Mossad,” the Washington…
Charlie Kirk’s Widow Promises to Continue His Work
Erika Kirk vowed in a speech today to continue her husband’s movement and said that “the cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry,” USA…