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Mike Johnson May Back Measure to Disclose Epstein Files
“Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is discussing backing a measure in support of disclosing more information related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,” The Hill reports. “Johnson’s consideration of…
Trump Kept Epstein Issue at Arm’s Length
Time: “While the idea of a secret ‘Epstein client list’ became a fixation for far-right influencers and members of Trump’s base, the candidate himself rarely brought up Epstein unprompted in…
Trump Does Not Want a Special Prosecutor
The White House said that President Trump would not recommend appointing a special prosecutor to look into the case of disgraced financier and sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, rebuffing calls from…
Texas Senate Shifts To Likely Republican
With surveys showing Ken Paxton (R) as the Republican frontrunner for U.S. Senate in Texas, the Cook Political Report shifts its rating for the seat from Solid to Likely Republican….
Trump Diagnosed With Vein Disease Tied to Swollen Ankles
White House doctors diagnosed President Trump with “chronic venous insufficiency,” Bloomberg reports. “Trump, 79, underwent an exam after recent photos showed the president with swollen ankles and a bruised hand… The…
Pence Calls on Trump to Release the Epstein Files
Former Vice President Mike Pence joined the chorus of Republicans calling on the Trump administration to release the files about Jeffrey Epstein, CBS News reports. Said Pence: “I think the…
Trump Asks Justices to Not Intervene in Tariffs
“President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to turn away a challenge to his sweeping tariffs, telling the justices they should let the legal fight develop before getting involved,” Bloomberg…
Majority of Republicans Think Trump is Hiding Something
Reuters/Ipsos Poll: “Close to two-thirds of Republicans think the administration is hiding details on Epstein’s business… Just 17% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the case, a weaker rating…
An Epstein-Fueled Rules Revolt
“GOP members of the House Rules Committee had a contentious 90-minute meeting this morning with Speaker Mike Johnson about the chamber’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein situation,” Punchbowl News reports….
Few Voters Say Trump’s Policies Have Helped Them
“Only about one-quarter of U.S. adults say that President Donald Trump’s policies have helped them since he took office, according to a new AP-NORC poll that finds underwhelming marks for…
Looming Epstein Vote Has Republicans Eager to Leave
“House Republican leaders are under fierce internal pressure to send members home for the summer amid deepening anxiety over a possible vote on the Jeffrey Epstein controversy,” Politico reports. “Many…
The Perfect Conspiracy Theory
The Jeffrey Epstein saga is unlike almost any modern conspiracy theory—because it’s rooted in something real. At the heart of the story is a convicted sex offender with ties to…
ICE Gets Access to Medicaid Data
“Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who…
Quote of the Day
“If a career prosecutor can be fired without reason, fear may seep into the decisions of those who remain. Do not let that happen. Fear is the tool of a…
Trump Discusses Drone ‘Mega Deal’ with Ukraine
“President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, are considering a ‘mega deal’ that would see the US buy battlefield-tested Ukrainian drones in exchange for Kyiv agreeing to buy a…
Vought Wants Less Bipartisanship in Budget Process
“Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought isn’t interested in giving assurances to lawmakers on Capitol Hill that the White House will abide by any bipartisan spending agreements made…
Chart of the Day
Here’s a chart of Google searches for “Jeffrey Epstein” over the last week: Save to Favorites
Mamdani Impresses National Democrats
“Zohran Mamdani came to Washington on Wednesday to share tips on how his longshot campaign for the Democratic nomination in New York’s mayoral contest connected with voters through clever social…
Arizona Democrats Oust Their Party Chair
“Arizona Democrats voted late Wednesday to boot their embattled party chair, Robert E. Branscomb II, ending a brief tenure that was defined by infighting. Statewide officials had already redirected their…
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