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“We seem to be facing the destruction of the United States. I don’t see anyone articulating that this is an attack on what it means to be American, on the…
Virginia Governor’s Race Moves to Lean Democrat
Cook Political Report: “The Virginia governor’s race is officially set, with both Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears avoiding a primary. This means that the commonwealth will elect its…
Elon Musk Admits He Was ‘Not as Effective As I’d Like’
Elon Musk described his first 100 days as head of the Department of Government Efficiency as “very, very intense,” telling ABC News he was proud of his team’s work but…
Smiling Through the Trumpocalypse
“Senate and House Republicans are determined to stick by the president, even as his poll numbers dip and more Americans start to question his tariffs, deportations, executive orders, and DOGE…
Democratic Lawmaker Appeared to Attempt Suicide
“Rep. Yadira Caraveo’s (D-CO) behavior last year while serving in Congress and running for reelection was so frightening and traumatizing to staff that aides proposed a safety plan requesting that…
Thousands Expected for May Day Protests Against Trump
“Across the U.S., tens of thousands of people are expected to participate in protests against the Trump administration, its policies and the billionaires supporting them in what organizers are calling…
Stay Informed and Stay Sane
If you rely on Political Wire, I’m asking you to become a member. There’s no big company behind this. No political action committees. No party bosses. It’s just me —…
Democrats Make Pennsylvania Midterm’s Ground Zero
“House Democrats are making an aggressive play in their push for the majority, targeting key Pennsylvania seats with early investments and recruiting former members to help,” Punchbowl News reports. “Democrats…
Bipartisan Bill Would End the Penny
Wall Street Journal: “A bipartisan bill expected to be introduced in the Senate on Thursday calls for the U.S. Mint to end production of the one-cent coin.” Save to Favorites
Weekly News Quiz
Donald Trump says he’s made no mistakes so far since returning to the presidency. Can you do that well on this week’s news quiz? Join now to continue reading. Members…
Trump Coin Is a Constitutional Scandal Waiting to Happen
“When Donald Trump agreed to attend a dinner with the largest investors in his own-brand cryptocurrency, he transformed the TRUMP coin into something else entirely: a means of access to…
The Fight Against Trump Is Gaining Momentum
“When President Trump swept back into office, his dejected opponents watched as his return was greeted not with mass resistance but with a sense of resignation,” the New York Times…
Just Two Toss Up Governor’s Races
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball says Arizona and Michigan start as the only two Toss-ups in their initial 2025/2026 gubernatorial ratings. However: “The high number of open seats makes us think…
Walz Says He Was Picked to ‘Code Talk’ to White Guys
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said former Vice President Kamala Harris picked him as her running mate was to talk to white people and give them permission to vote for…
People Laugh When Trump Says He Hasn’t Made Mistakes
Daily Beast: “During a NewsNation town hall hosted by the network’s Chris Cuomo, former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly, and ESPN host Stephen A. Smith, an audience member named Lee…
Republicans Wave Off Recession Fear
Washington Post: “Almost every Republican on Capitol Hill this week has tried to wish away fears of Trump’s trade wars starting a recession that could lead to the highly unusual…
GM Says Trump Tariffs Will Cost Up to $5 Billion
“General Motors lowered its full-year profit outlook, just two days after suspending earnings guidance, citing exposure to as much as $5 billion in auto tariffs being levied by President Donald…
Democratic Support Plummets in Georgia
The latest Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll shows just 35% of registered Georgia voters have a favorable view of the Democratic Party after Donald Trump swept the state and other political battlegrounds…
Trump Desperately Wants a New Air Force One
Wall Street Journal: “Frustrated by delays on Boeing’s work to deliver a new Air Force One, Trump has commissioned a smaller defense contractor to ready an interim presidential plane by…
Rush to Beat Tariffs Is Distorting the Economy
“The rush to get goods to the U.S. ahead of President Trump’s tariffs has already led to huge distortions in global trade patterns and economic data. It isn’t over yet,”…