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ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Over Charlie Kirk Remarks
ABC announced that it was pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show “indefinitely” after criticism of comments he made on Monday about the motives of the man who is accused of…
‘It’s Not Incredibly Obvious What to Do’
Fed chair Jerome Powell readily admitted that this moment for the U.S. economy continues to be weird, Punchbowl News reports. Said Powell: “It is such an unusual situation. Ordinarily, when…
Rupert Murdoch Invited to Trump’s State Dinner
“When President Donald Trump enters St. George’s Hall for the grand finale of his state visit at Windsor Castle Wednesday night, someone he is suing will be seated at the…
Republicans Eye Major Crime Bill Before Midterms
“President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are actively discussing a sweeping crime bill that would go far beyond their recent forays into DC’s criminal justice system,” Semafor reports “The GOP’s…
Trump Officials Push for Charges Against Letitia James
“Top Trump administration officials are pressuring federal prosecutors in Virginia to bring charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud, despite investigators so far failing to find…
GOP Lawmaker Says Transgender People Are a ‘Virus’
Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) told Newsmax that transgender people need to be placed in institutions and barred from the internet. Said Jackson: “We have to do something about this. We…
Another Bonus Quote of the Day
“She’s a nasty human being. She hates her country. She hates our country so much she doesn’t have to be here. She’s disgusting, she’s vile. She’s literally accusing me of…
Jamie Dimon Would Comply with Subpoena on Epstein
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Wednesday he would comply with a subpoena to hand over any files or records associated with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reports….
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“It really concerns me.” — Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), quoted by Politico, about the impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. politicizing the CDC. Save to Favorites
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by Quarter Point
“The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved a widely anticipated rate cut and signaled that two more are on the way before the end of the year as concerns intensified over…
Mikie Sherrill Holds Solid Lead for New Jersey Governor
A new Quinnipiac poll in New Jersey finds Mikie Sherrill (D) leading Jack Ciattarelli (R) in the governor’s race, 49% to 41%. Six percent are either undecided or did not…
Ousted Officials Says RFK Jr. Is a Health Threat
“Ousted CDC officials this morning blasted Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s policies on vaccine safety and warned that his actions are a threat to public health,”…
Shot Fired at Democratic Lawmaker’s House
A suspect has been detained after a gunshot was fired at the home of Illinois state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D), NewsNation reports. Save to Favorites
Raskin Calls for Subpoena of Big Banks in Epstein Case
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) called for the House Judiciary Committee to subpoena the CEOs of four major banks, J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank of New York Mellon, Bank of America and…
Chuck Schumer Has a Lot in Common with John Boehner
Josh Huder: “Chuck Schumer is facing the problems well known to House Republican leaders. Internal divisions have placed him in a losing position. As a result, coalition management becomes the…
House GOP Races to Cool Dissent Over Tariffs
Bloomberg: “Anxiety within the Republican ranks over Donald Trump’s trade policies bubbled to the surface on the House floor this week when a small group of lawmakers pushed back on…
Justice Department Deletes Study on Domestic Terrorism
The Department of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism in the United…
Huge Protest Greets Trump’s Visit to Britain
“Thousands of protesters poured into central London on Wednesday to demonstrate against President Trump, a contrast to his red-carpet reception from royalty and political leaders during his carefully choreographed visit…
Inside Trumpworld’s Reality Distortion Field
Wired: “In the immediate aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s killing, Donald Trump’s advisors were sure who was to blame. That law enforcement says they were wrong didn’t, and doesn’t, much seem…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“I truly believe that if these parties cannot come back — and they have basically a business model that’s based on hatred and fear. It’s not who we are as…
