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Supreme Court Skeptical of Legality of Trump’s Tariffs
“The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of arguments Wednesday that President Donald Trump has legal authority to impose tariffs on a vast range of goods from nearly all countries, signaling the…
California Republicans to Sue Over New Map
“California state Republicans are planning to take legal action after voters on Tuesday approved Democratic-drawn maps for the next three elections, alleging racism in the way the now-approved districts were…
Nobody Likes a Loser
President Trump’s approval ratings are now at the lowest point of his second term and his disapproval ratings shot up over the last week in the polling average. Save to…
Elections Show Trump’s Edge on the Economy Slipping
“A year ago, President Trump won the White House promising to fix the economy. On Tuesday, Republican losses delivered a reminder of the high political price that the party in…
New Warning Signs for Case Against James Comey
A federal magistrate judge scolded Justice Department prosecutors for an “indict first, investigate second” posture in the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, raising new questions about a…
Trump Silent on Dick Cheney’s Death
The White House lowered its flags to half-staff yesterday after the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney — but President Trump remained silent on his death and the White…
Cuomo Never Congratulated Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani told NY1 he didn’t get a congratulatory call from either Andrew Cuomo or Eric Adams last night. He did get a congratulatory call from Curtis Sliwa. Save to…
Another Bonus Quote of the Day
“If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him. So Donald Trump, since I know you’re…
‘Hell to Pay’ If Democrats End Shutdown
“Democrats’ sweeping victory in Tuesday’s elections has the party’s House members and activists warning Senate Democrats that the price of caving on the government shutdown just went way up,” Axios…
Trump Speaks to ‘Eerily Silent’ Republican Senators
The room was “eerily silent” and “uncomfortable” Wednesday morning as President Trump cajoled Republican senators to end the filibuster, Axios reports. “Trump blamed Tuesday night’s sweeping Republican losses on the…
Mamdani Names His Transition Team
“New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani marked the morning after his historic victory by introducing a slate of transition advisers with deep ties to city government — a team meant…
California’s New Map Tilts Back Balance of Power
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: “Following the passage of Proposition 50 in California, we are making a dozen House rating changes, all but one in favor of Democrats.” “The changes come…
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“The midterms start tonight and the warning signs are flashing.” — Steve Bannon, on his podcast. Save to Favorites
The GOP’s New Boogeyman Might Be Too Likeable
Republicans have been itching to cast Zohran Mamdani as the face of a far-left party gone rogue—a caricature of radicalism they could use to terrify swing voters. As Mamdani took…
A State-by-State Guide to the Gerrymandering Fight
The New York Times runs through the states that might join the early redistricting battle ahead of the midterm elections. High probability: Virginia Medium probability: Maryland, Indiana, Florida Low probability:…
Nancy Mace Completely Loses It
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) completely lost it on Tuesday night after Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) both threw her under the bus over the recent incident at…
Bannon Warns Republicans Not to Gloat About Mamdani
“More than a few Republicans are celebrating Zohran Mamdani’s victory, seeing the 34-year-old democratic socialist as a political gift and an albatross for the Democratic Party. Steve Bannon is not…
Trump Warns the GOP Could Become a ‘Dead Party’
President Trump told Senate Republicans that the GOP would become a “dead party” if they don’t get rid of the legislative filibuster. Trump also said Tuesday night’s election results show…
Democrats Demand Meeting with Trump
“Fresh from the party’s victories in off-year elections across the map, top congressional Democrats are insisting on a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss the shutdown,” Politico reports. Save…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Enough with the premature obituaries. The Democratic Party is back.” — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, on X. Save to Favorites
