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Prominent Georgia Republican Charges in Ponzi Scheme
“A prominent Georgia Republican was running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors of at least $140 million, federal officials alleged in a complaint filed Thursday,” the AP reports. “The…
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Trump Acts Like He’s Above the Law, Because He Mostly Is
President Trump is acting like he believes there are no limits to his power — and he’s not entirely wrong. This week, he announced sweeping new tariffs on Brazil, a…
Surge in Concern About Immigration Has Abated
Gallup: “Americans have grown markedly more positive toward immigration over the past year, with the share wanting immigration reduced dropping from 55% in 2024 to 30% today. At the same…
GOP Lawmaker Says Biden Destroyed the Epstein Files
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) said that he believes the Biden administration destroyed key files pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein, the Washington Examiner reports. Save to Favorites
Trump Calls for ‘Alarms’ After Deadly Texas Flood
President Donald Trump expressed support for flood alarms in Texas responding to a disaster that has left more than 100 people dead and 170 people missing, NBC News reports. Said…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“I’m not a voter in New York City, so I have no dog in that fight. And everything that I’ve read on him, I don’t really agree with virtually any…
What Trump’s Attacks on the Fed Chair Are About
CNN: “White House advisers are now unequivocally engaged in a coordinated effort to dramatically ramp up the pressure on Powell in public statements and through bureaucratic moves designed to give…
Harvard Explores New Center for Conservative Scholarship
“Harvard leaders have discussed creating a program that people briefed on the talks described as a center for conservative scholarship, possibly modeled on Stanford’s Hoover Institution, as the school fights…
Case Closed on Jeffrey Epstein?
Philip Rotner: “The DOJ’s deliberately opaque phrasing about what was not in the Epstein files tells us absolutely nothing about what was. The three words that do all the work…
Flashback Quote of the Day
“Oh my God. This is terrible. This is the end of my Presidency. I’m fucked.” — President Trump, quoted by Politico, responding to news of special counsel Robert Mueller’s appointment…
The Conflict Is the Point
Playbook: “In an era with low trust in institutions, widespread frustration with politics and deep cynicism about Washington, how do you continue to win when you’re the party already in…
Quote of the Day
“I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation. But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving…
How the GOP’s Texas Redistricting Could Backfire
Abby Livingston: “The 2021 map was drawn for incumbent protection in a wave year, which could also be the case next year if historical trends hold up. To pick up…
What the Next Phase of Trump’s Presidency Looks Like
The Atlantic: “Not quite six months into his new term, President Donald Trump has fulfilled many of his campaign promises. He has cut taxes, launched trade wars, frustrated longtime international…
The Arena Test
The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live for members. Is it incompetence or the plan? Why aren’t Democrats calling it Trumpcare? Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive…
Trump Tests Carney’s Strategy of Avoiding Conflict
“It seems that nothing Canada has tried so far has shielded it from the threats of Donald Trump,” Bloomberg reports. “Barely a week after Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Vietnam Surprised by Trump Tariff Announcement
“Vietnam’s leadership was caught off guard by US President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that it agreed to a 20% tariff, and the Southeast Asian nation is still seeking to…
How Netanyahu Prolonged the War to Stay in Power
New York Times: “But for Netanyahu, a truce also came with personal risk. As prime minister, he led a fragile coalition that depended on the support of far-right ministers who…
Trump Backs Away from Abolishing FEMA
“For months, President Donald Trump and his homeland security secretary have said the Federal Emergency Management Agency could be eliminated,” the Washington Post reports. “But as the president heads to…
