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Trump to Announce ‘Framework’ of Trade Deal with U.K.
“President Trump is expected to announce a framework of a trade deal with the U.K. on Thursday, the first in what the White House hopes is a series of trade…
U.S. Pushes Nations to Approve Starlink
The United States is encouraging countries facing tariffs to ink deals with Elon Musk’s Starlink, though there have been no explicit demands for “favors for Starlink in exchange for lower…
Vance Says Russia Is Asking for Too Much
Vice President J.D. Vance alluded to frustrations within the White House about Russia’s approach to Ukraine peace talks, telling the Munich Leaders Meeting that Moscow is “asking for too much”…
Fetterman Raises Alarms with Outburst
“Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) was meeting last week with representatives from a teachers union in his home state when things quickly devolved,” the AP reports. “Before long, Fetterman began repeating…
Buddy Carter Kicks Off Senate Bid in Georgia
“Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) became the first prominent Republican to jump into the race against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), launching his campaign Thursday with a TV ad that casts him…
Notes on the State of the Senate
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: “Republicans missed out on a top recruiting target earlier this week, as Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) decided not to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA).” “Georgia remains…
Joe and Jill Biden to Appear on ‘The View’
Former President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will appear on ‘The View’ on Thursday for their first joint interview since leaving the White House, ABC News reports. Save…
Biden Taps Operative to Help Defend His Reputation
“Joe Biden is in reputation management mode, hiring a veteran campaign and communications strategist to help burnish his legacy at a time when many in his party want him to…
Trump’s Threats Push Greenlanders Closer to Denmark
Wall Street Journal: “President Trump has frequently said that he covets Greenland, a self-ruled part of the Danish kingdom, for its strategic position in the warming Arctic and largely untapped…
SALT Republicans Have More Leverage Than You Think
Punchbowl News: “It’s time to talk about SALT and why we think that New York, New Jersey and California Republicans have exponentially more leverage than some in the House Republican…
How a Lobbyist Burned His Influence with Trump
“On a Sunday morning in early March, President Donald Trump greenlit a Truth Social post promoting a ‘Crypto Strategic Reserve.’ Hours later, he felt like he’d been played,” Politico reports….
Toyota Says Tariffs Will Erase Profits in Two Months
New York Times: “A year ago, the world’s biggest automaker was on a tear. American consumers were snapping up Toyota Motor’s hybrids, and a weak yen inflated the value of…
Trump Eyes Release of Hur Interview Blocked by Biden
“The Trump administration is making plans to release the audio of former President Joe Biden’s interview with Robert Hur, the special counsel who investigated Biden’s handling of classified documents and…
Trump Teases Major Trade Deal
President Trump on Wednesday night teased a trade deal announcement with a “big and highly respected country,” The Hill reports. The New York Times says the country is the United…
Where Is Melania?
New York Times: “As the weeks pass by at the White House, the corner of the residence long used by first ladies remains dark, because this first lady does not…
Trump Touts ‘Great Progress’ as Republicans Quarrel
President Donald Trump is declaring that Republicans are “making great progress” as the GOP conference wrangles with key policy holdups that could delay the package central to his agenda, Politico…
Republicans Search for Backup Plan in Georgia
“Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to pass on a Senate bid has top Republican officials scrambling to find a backup plan and avoid a divisive primary — or, at the…
Trump Taps ‘MAHA’ Influencer for Surgeon General
“President Trump said he would nominate Dr. Casey Means, a California doctor and wellness influencer, to be the next surgeon general,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Means has become more…
Trump to Pitch Sweeping Medicare Drug Price Plan
“President Donald Trump plans to revive an effort to dramatically slash drug costs by tying the amount the government pays for some medicines to lower prices abroad,” Politico reports. “Trump…
Trump Pulling Surgeon General Nominee
“The White House is expected to pull its nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as U.S. surgeon general just a day before she was expected to appear before the Senate for…
