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U.S. and Russia Hold Peace Talks
“Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will huddle with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday about a peace plan to end the Ukraine war, a rare meeting between the countries’ top…
Trump’s Obamacare Mess
“President Donald Trump appeared ready to roll out a health care proposal intended to address an imminent Obamacare subsidy cliff — a sign the White House is eager to avoid…
Mike Johnson Flashes Red on Trump’s Healthcare Push
“Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) cautioned the White House that most House Republicans don’t have an appetite for extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, showing how hard it will be politically…
Jim Justice Sued for $5 Million in Back Taxes
“The U.S. government on Monday sued Sen. Jim Justice, a West Virginia Republican, and his wife for more than $5 million in unpaid federal income taxes, penalties, and interest dating…
Bacon Weighed Resigning Over Trump’s Ukraine Plan
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) “was so appalled by the Trump administration’s proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan that he considered resigning in protest,” Axios reports. “Bacon’s threat is not an idle one…
Trump Administration Snaps Up Stakes in Private Firms
“The Trump administration is snapping up ownership shares of private companies it deems essential to national security. It is an unusual new strategy that has already committed more than $10…
House Republicans Mull Quitting
“Death threats and infighting are spurring House Republicans to contemplate whether they want to stay in Congress — or even leave early,” Axios reports. Overall: “41 members have already announced…
Europe Toils to Have a Say in Trump’s Ukraine Plan
“For Europe’s leaders, the weekend began with another threat to their relevance, courtesy of President Trump. Would the Americans really force Ukraine to capitulate, embrace President Vladimir V. Putin of…
Fed May Generate Sugar Rush in 2026
Reuters: “The Federal Reserve’s stance has recently shifted from dovish to hawkish and back again, leaving investors uncertain about the prospect of aggressive U.S. interest rate cuts next year.” “But…
How the U.S. Drafted Russia-Friendly Plan for Ukraine
“It started with an October order from President Trump to his national security team: Come up with a plan to end the Ukraine war just as they had halted the…
Republicans Already Balking at Trump’s Health Plan
“President Donald Trump hasn’t officially unveiled his new health care plan. But plenty in his party already oppose it,” CNN reports. “The White House on Monday delayed its proposal for…
Greene Staying Out of Election to Replace Her
“Marjorie Taylor Greene said she won’t make any endorsement in the special election race to replace her in Congress — avoiding a potential clash between her preferred candidate and a…
Flashback Quote of the Day
“Who gives a fuck about the Christmas stuff and decorations? But I need to do it, right?” — Melania Trump, quoted by The Guardian in 2020. Save to Favorites
Trump Wants to Talk to Maduro
“President Trump has told his advisers he’s planning to speak directly with Nicolás Maduro, even as the U.S. designated the Venezuela president Monday as the head of a terrorist organization,”…
Trump Still Working on Health-Care Proposal
“President Donald Trump is still working on a proposal to address a spike in Obamacare health insurance premiums, but the eventual plan may differ significantly from details reported over the…
America’s Polarization Is the World’s Side Hustle
“A new feature on X is making people suddenly realize that some large portion of the divisive, hateful, and spammy content designed to inflame tensions or, at the very least,…
Quote of the Day
“I know that Donald Trump will probably come after me again.” — Former FBI director James Comey, quoted by The Hill. Save to Favorites
Trump Loses Support of Latino Voters
A new Pew Research poll of Latino voters show President Trump’s support cratering: A majority — 55% — said they very strongly disapprove. Among those who voted for him, Trump…
Bonus Exchange of the Day
Bill Maher interviewed Lara Trump on his podcast: MAHER: Don’t do things like call a woman, “piggy.” LARA: Do we know that happened? MAHER: I saw it on tape a…
More Americans Getting Their Power Shut Off
Washington Post: “Soaring electricity prices are triggering a wave of power shutoffs nationwide, leaving more Americans in the dark as unpaid bills pile up. Although there is no national count…
