You're reading the free version of Political Wire
Upgrade to a paid membership to unlock full access. The process is quick and easy. You can even use Apple Pay.
- ✔ Become a member to get many great benefits -- exclusive analysis, a trending news page, a private podcast, no advertising and more!
- ✔ If you're already a member, log in for the full experience.
Recent Posts
The Senate Will Always Jam the House
Punchbowl News: “After the House just barely passed the initial version of reconciliation in May, Johnson pleaded with Thune publicly and privately to resist changing the bill too much, pointing…
How Republicans Re-Engineered the Tax Code
New York Times: “The product of years of Republican effort, the American tax code now blends traditional supply-side economics with President Trump’s populist 2024 campaign promises.” Save to Favorites
White House to Start Notifying Countries About Tariffs
“President Trump said early Friday morning that he is set to resume a set of tariffs that he initially imposed in April on dozens of countries, before pausing them for…
How Trump Got His Bill Across the Finish Line
Wall Street Journal: “Trump’s vague promises and cajoling paid off when the House passed the legislation on Thursday afternoon, underscoring his iron grip on the Republican Party. Just two House…
GOP Lawmaker Dumped Stock Before Vote
Rep. Robert Bresnahan (R-PA) voted for President Trump’s budget, conveniently after he dumped his shares of stock in a Medicaid provider, the New Republic reports. “The Pennsylvania representative sold his…
July 4th Special
If you’ve been considering becoming a Political Wire member — and getting all the great benefits — I’m pleased to offer a special 20% discount of an annual membership for…
Trump Begins Task of Selling His Bill
New York Times: “In a campaign-style speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, a jubilant Mr. Trump celebrated the bill — and himself, asserting that he was fulfilling his campaign promises…
Trump Neutered the House Freedom Caucus
Punchbowl News: “The House Freedom Caucus may have to change its name to ‘The Freedom to Vote However Trump Says Caucus’ after what happened this week.” “The Freedom Caucus was…
Quote of the Day
“I think I have more power now. I do.” — President Trump, speaking to reporters. Save to Favorites
Happy 249th!
The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live for members. It’s official: Nearly every Republican fears Trump. Hakeem Jeffries can sure talk. Let’s look at Lisa Murkowski’s job description. Join…
GOP Tax Bill Bets Big on Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Washington Post: “The sprawling legislation stands to deliver a $170 billion windfall to turbocharge immigrant detentions and deportations. But public approval of Trump’s approach has soured.” Save to Favorites
Supreme Court and Congress Cede Power to Trump
Washington Post: “In a striking dynamic of the Trump era, analysts say, the judicial and legislative branches have been steadily transferring many of their powers to the executive — or…
Trump Claims CBS Settlement includes Free Ads
Deadline: “Someone’s playing fast and loose with the real numbers, and, for once, it may not be Donald Trump — at least when it comes to POTUS’ recent multi-million dollar…
Can Republicans Shape Public Perception of Their Bill?
“History and dismal public polling suggest President Donald Trump’s $3.3 trillion tax bill, approved by Congress on Thursday, could help Democrats win back the House in the 2026 midterm elections,”…
Trump Claims Sweeping Power to Nullify Laws
“Attorney General Pam Bondi told tech companies that they could lawfully violate a statute barring American companies from supporting TikTok based on a sweeping claim that President Trump has the…
No President Has Had Something Like Trump’s Megabill
Ed Kilgore: “Thanks to this bill, Trump could resign tomorrow and still point to an enduring legacy. Quite a few of his executive orders may ultimately be reversed or curtailed…
A Few Thoughts on the Republican Budget Bill
Despite abysmal public polling and private doubts from within their own ranks, Republicans pushed through a sweeping budget reconciliation package that cements their policy vision for the country. The vote…
Google Might Be Next to Settle With Trump
The Atlantic: “Trump sued Zuckerberg, Pichai, and the former CEO of Twitter (which Musk later purchased and renamed X) in 2021 for restricting his accounts after the January 6 attack…
Did the Republicans Just Blow Up the Trump Coalition?
Dan Pfeiffer: “This is the least popular piece of major legislation passed since the advent of polling nearly a century ago. But how does this vote impact Republican chances in…
House Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
“Republicans on Thursday notched the first major legislative victory of President Donald Trump’s second term, a mammoth tax and immigration agenda the GOP hopes will reshape the U.S. economy and…