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Rural Hospitals Brace for Painful Choices
“Rural hospitals across the U.S. say they’re being forced to consider tough choices — like cutting services for children or cancer patients — after President Donald Trump signed into law…
Trump Told Donors He Threatened to Bomb Moscow
President Trump told donors during his 2024 campaign that he had previously told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he would bomb Moscow if Russia invaded Ukraine, according an audio recording…
Ruben Gallego Heads to Iowa
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) “says he’s heading to Iowa next month, fueling speculation he may be eyeing a 2028 presidential bid,” NBC News reports. Save to Favorites
Biden’s Doctor Refuses to Testify
“Kevin O’Connor, who served as Joe Biden’s physician while the former president was in office, is refusing to testify in a closed-door interview as part of the House GOP probe…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Third parties are good for me; I don’t know about Republicans, but for me.” — President Trump, speaking to reporters. Save to Favorites
Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of X
“Linda Yaccarino said she is stepping down as chief executive of X, capping a tumultuous run atop Elon Musk’s social-media company,” the Wall Street Journal reports. Save to Favorites
Canadian Police Seize Largest Ever Weapons Cache
Police in Canada have arrested and charged four people, including active military members, who they allege were “planning to create anti-government militia” and to “forcibly take possession of land” in…
ICE May Have Your Medical Records
“Agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement have gained access to a massive database of health and car insurance claims and are using it to track down people they want to…
Republicans Eye Another Reconciliation Bill
“Lawmakers are just now catching up on the missed sleep from the marathon floor sessions during the last reconciliation fight. But that isn’t stopping Republicans from starting to talk about…
Trump Has a Jeffrey Epstein Problem
Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter yetserday for asking about his former friend and notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein—only to ignite a fresh political headache for himself. Said Trump, visibly…
Western Europe Keeps Setting New Heat Records
“Western Europe officially experienced its hottest June on record, as scientists warned such an “exceptional heatwave” was likely to become more frequent and intense because of climate change exacerbating extremes…
Trumpcare Claims Its First Victim
When Democrats passed the Affordable Care Act in 2010, Republicans seized on every glitch, cost increase, or regulatory change and laid it at their feet. Premiums up? Blame Obamacare. Medicare…
Trump Threatens to Take Over New York City
President Trump threatened to use federal power to seize control of New York City if “communist” Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor, the New York Post reports. Said Trump: “If a…
Quote of the Day
“My point of access to the White House is Donald Trump. And that’s really hard for people to comprehend.” — Right-wing agitator Laura Loomer, quoted by the New York Times….
Gabbard Sought Agency Data to Enforce Trump’s Agenda
“A special team created by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has expressed a desire to gain access to emails and chat logs of the largest U.S. spy agencies with…
Trump Says Powell Should ‘Resign Immediately’
President Trump said Jerome Powell should “resign immediately” if allegations from an administration official that the Federal Reserve chair misled lawmakers prove true, while deepening his personal attacks against the…
Senate GOP Looks to Avoid Trump ‘Eruption’
“President Donald Trump’s allies in the Senate are warning their GOP colleagues that failing to pass the White House’s $9 billion-plus rescissions package would embarrass the president and show Republicans…
Foreign Students Scrub Their Social Media
“Students from around the world who hope to study in the United States are winding down much of their online activity, unfollowing celebrities and politicians, asking friends and family to…
Musk Acolytes Fight for Control of DOGE
“Elon Musk has left the government, but his clout at DOGE lives on,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Weeks after the billionaire left his role at the Department of Government…
U.S. Botched a Deal to Swap Venezuelans for Americans
“The Trump administration’s top diplomat, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was overseeing a deal to free several Americans and dozens of political prisoners held in Venezuela in exchange for sending…
