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$200 Oil Is No Longer a Crazy Idea
Oilprice.com: “A month ago, any analyst suggesting international oil prices could soar all the way to $200 per barrel would have been laughed out of the studio. Now, some are…
War Is Making Donald Trump Weaker
The Economist: “Never bet against Donald Trump. No politician can defy political gravity like the man whose supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6th 2021, only for him to be…
Elizabeth Warren Backs Graham Platner
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) endorsed Graham Platner (D) in his U.S. Senate primary against Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D). Save to Favorites
Quote of the Day
“We’re over here just grinding away on banger memes, dude. There’s an entertainment factor to what we do. But ultimately, it boils down to the fact that no one has…
A U.S. Citizen Now Runs Mexico’s Top Drug Cartel
“An American citizen now appears to be in charge of Mexico’s most powerful drug cartel, potentially complicating U.S. efforts to eradicate the narcotics trade here,” the Wall Street Journal reports….
Hegseth Blasts ‘Ungrateful’ European Allies
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth started a press briefing Thursday on the latest Operation Epic Fury news by blasting “ungrateful” European allies and “a dishonest” media, as the war enters Day…
Iran Hangs Three Protesters
“Iran executed three men on Thursday who were accused of killing police officers during protests in January, with activists warning of the risk of a new surge in hangings as…
Trump Builds Buzz for UFC Fight on White House Lawn
The UFC fight President Trump is holding on the White House’s South Lawn on June 14 is — at least according to him — the “hottest ticket that I’ve ever…
California Lawmakers Ready to Rename Cesar Chavez Day
California lawmakers are considering renaming Cesar Chavez Day, a state holiday, in light of sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader, Politico reports. Save to Favorites
Trump Hits New Low in Approval
Nate Silver notes Donald Trump has hit a new low in his job approval tracking. Save to Favorites
Six Governor’s Races Shift Towards the Democrats
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: “We are making six gubernatorial race rating changes this week, all in favor of Democrats.” “The most notable ones come in Arizona, Georgia, and Ohio, while…
Danes Were Ready to Destroy Greenland’s Runways
When Danish soldiers were flown to Greenland in January, they brought explosives so that they could destroy the runways in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq to prevent U.S. military aircraft from landing…
The Man with No Plan
The Economist: “Although President Donald Trump says he has ‘destroyed 100% of Iran’s Military Capability’, the 0% that remains is playing havoc with the global economy by choking off 10-15%…
Republicans Remain Solidly Behind Iran War
A new J.L. Partners survey found that 83% of likely Republican voters “strongly” or “somewhat” support Operation Epic Fury, while just 9% say they “strongly” or “somewhat” oppose military action…
Republicans Ramp Up Attacks on Muslims
Washington Post: “Republican politicians are ramping up attacks on Muslims and facing few political consequences, and sometimes seeing political benefit, unnerving civil rights advocates and signaling a new normal of…
JD Vance Is In a Bind
“Vice President JD Vance is projecting loyalty to Donald Trump as the president leads the United States into the type of war the Iraq veteran didn’t want — and as…
Another Democrat Distances Himself from AIPAC
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) told Politico that he “wouldn’t take AIPAC money.” He explained that doing so would be akin to “endorsing what’s happening right now.” He called Israeli settlement…
Iran War on the Cusp of a Major Escalation
Playbook: “It’s Day 20 of the war in Iran, and the risk of a major escalation is spiraling fast.” “Trump last night demanded Israel and Iran halt their tit-for-tat strikes…
Trump Knew About Israeli Strikes on Iranian Gas Field
“Expect a flood of questions for Trump today about whether he knew in advance that Israel planned to escalate the conflict by targeting Iran’s oil fields. Trump claimed in his…
Contractors Were Asked to Pay Corey Lewandowski
Some companies complained to the Trump administration that Corey Lewandowski has stood to personally profit from the Department of Homeland Security’s contracting process, NBC News reports. Save to Favorites
