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Trump Can’t Count on Congress to Have His Back
“A cadre of congressional Republicans dealt President Donald Trump significant defeats Thursday — a series of rebukes that demonstrate how his iron grip on Capitol Hill has weakened at the…
Trump Says Russia Wouldn’t Invade Ukraine Again
“President Trump indicated that he was ready to commit to the United States being involved in Ukraine’s future defense — but only, he said, because he was confident that Russia…
JD Vance Undercuts ICE Shooting Narrative
CNN: “In a press briefing Thursday at the White House, Vance mostly toed the administration’s line in standing strongly behind the ICE agent and even suggesting the woman was part…
GOP Lawmaker Pushes Ban on Immigrants in Office
Kentucky state Rep. Shane Baker (R) filed a bill that would limit eligibility for almost all elected offices in Kentucky to only natural-born U.S. citizens, the Lexington Herald Ledger reports. Save to…
Prosecutors Pursue New Investigation of Letitia James
“Federal prosecutors are investigating financial transactions involving the New York attorney general, Letitia James, and her longtime hairdresser, opening a new front in their pursuit of one of President Trump’s…
House Votes to Revive Obamacare Funds
“The House voted Thursday to revive expired Obamacare funds for three years, after a group of Republicans rebelled against their party leaders and teamed up with Democrats to force the…
Trump Orders Mortgage Bond Purchases to Cut Rates
President Trump said he is “instructing my Representatives” to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, claiming that doing so will drive rates and monthly payments down, CNBC reports. Save to…
The Donroe Doctrine Delusion
The Economist: “This raid matters far beyond Venezuela. One reason is how it happened. It was a stunning display of hard power—and its limits. Another is why it happened. Rather…
Sean Combs Requested a Pardon in a Letter
The music mogul Sean Combs wrote a letter to President Trump seeking a pardon, the New York Times reports. Trump said he is not considering granting the request. Save to…
Julia Brownley Won’t Run Again
Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) will not seek reelection, Politico reports. “Brownley’s decision adds to a wave of retirement announcements ahead of this fall’s midterm elections, with more than three dozen…
Trump Says His Power Limited Only by ‘My Own Morality’
President Trump declared that his power as commander in chief is constrained only by his “own morality,” brushing aside international law and other checks on his ability to use military…
Krishnamoorthi Leads Democratic Primary in Illinois
A new Emerson/WGN-TV survey of Illinois voters who plan to participate in the March 17, 2026 primary finds 31% support Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate,…
Bodyguard for Vivek Ramaswamy’s Family Arrested
A bodyguard for the family of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) has been arrested on charges of drug trafficking, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Save to Favorites
GOP Senator Doesn’t See Deal on Obamacare Subsidies
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) told Punchbowl News that he doesn’t believe that the Senate will pass an extension of the Obamacare premium subsidies. Said Schmitt: “My point of view is…
Inside the Georgia 14th Special Election
Just for members: The latest Inside Elections. This issue includes a deep dive into the special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). The former Trump ally made…
Trump Mulls Payments to Greenlanders to Join U.S.
“U.S. officials have discussed sending lump sum payments to Greenlanders as part of a bid to convince them to secede from Denmark and potentially join the United States,” Reuters reports….
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, Josh Hawley, and Todd Young should never be elected to office again.” — President Trump, on Truth Social, in response to the GOP senators voting…
Stacey Abrams Won’t Run for Governor Again
“Stacey Abrams won’t be on the Georgia ballot in 2026,” the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. “The two-time Democratic nominee for governor definitively ruled out another run for Georgia’s top job…
Tulsi Gabbard Excluded From Maduro Plan
“The White House excluded Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard from months of planning to oust Nicolas Maduro because her previous opposition to military action in Venezuela cast doubt on…
Quote of the Day
“It would probably be the biggest mistake any president has made in the history of this country. For us to threaten them, especially with force, that we’re just gonna take…
