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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…
Iraq Was Bad But This Is Absurd
George Packer: “The specter of Iraq hangs over Venezuela like a warning light… Iraq was a disaster in part because the Bush administration, wanting regime change without nation building, substituted…
The Maduro Indictment Appears Legally Solid
Quinta Jurecic: “The indictment is relatively straightforward—especially when compared with Maduro’s rendition—and appears legally sound…” “Critics of President Donald Trump who have grown used to federal courts checking his worst…
Venezuela Unlikely to Impact the Midterm Elections
Charlie Cook: “I don’t bet on politics, but if I did, I would wager that the U.S. strike in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife…
What Is John Thune For?
The Economist: “Nearly a decade ago, led by Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell, Republicans struck a shaky accommodation with Donald Trump, an invasive species. Mr McConnell infused Mr Trump’s MAGA…
Machado’s Allies Push to Keep Her in Trump’s Favor
“Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s allies are regrouping to boost her prospects of ultimately leading her country — which includes winning the endorsement that President Donald Trump has so…
Senate Rebukes Trump Over Venezuela Action
The Senate has advanced a measure to limit any U.S. military campaign in Venezuela, voting 52 to 47 to bring the war powers act resolution to the floor for a…
Trade Deficit Falls to Lowest Level Since 2009
“The U.S. trade deficit shrank dramatically in October to its lowest level since 2009, the Commerce Department said Thursday, an unexpected twist in a year of volatile trade flows that…
