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Democrats Slow Things Down
“More than a hundred House Democrats lined up in vain effort to offer identical amendments to the GOP megabill that would prevent cuts to Medicaid and federal food assistance,” Politico…
Greene Says Mike Johnson Doesn’t Have the Votes
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) predicted a tough battle ahead for President Trump’s megabill, describing the situation as a “shit show,” The Hill reports. Said Greene: “There’s no way that…
House Republicans Made a Mistake in the Rules Committee
“Republican leaders aren’t only scrambling to find the votes to push their megabill through the House, they’re also dealing with an unexpected procedural issue that could complicate floor consideration of…
House Freedom Caucus Attacks Senate Megabill
The House Freedom Caucus is circulating a memo sharply criticizing the Senate-passed GOP megabill as Republican leaders work to secure hard-liners’ votes Wednesday, Politico reports. Save to Favorites
Trump Is ‘Working the Phones’
President Trump is ramping up a pressure campaign on House Freedom Caucus members as he tries to get his “Big Beautiful Bill” across the finish line ahead of his July…
Miscarriage Becomes Life-Threatening After Abortion Bans
ProPublica: “Before states banned abortion, one of the gravest outcomes of early miscarriage could easily be avoided: Doctors could offer a dilation and curettage procedure, which quickly empties the uterus…
Capitol Rioter Now Working in the Justice Department
A former FBI agent accused of egging on rioters to attack police during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol is now serving in the Justice Department as…
A Profile in Cowardice
Charlie Sykes: “The word in the Capitol was that Murkowski had planned to vote against the bill if she was not the decisive vote; but would vote yes if she…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“And listen to this quote from Senator Murkowski, who just caved and voted for this. You’re gonna love this. She said, ‘My hope is that the House is gonna look…
Iran Can Still Build a Nuclear Weapon
Bulletin of Atomic Scientists: “Although Iran may well have every reason—both practical and strategic—not to pursue direct weaponization of its remaining 60-percent enriched HEU, this is a different issue from…
Trump’s Tariffs Would Cost Employers $82 Billion
A new JPMorgan Chase analysis finds that a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Trump’s current tariff plans, a sum that…
This Job Market Is Weaker Than It Looks
Wall Street Journal: “The good news has been that layoff activity has remained relatively low, with employers hanging on to workers despite worries about the economy. And wage growth remains…
House GOP Leaders Launch Last Ditch Whip Job
“With just hours until they want to start voting, House Republican leaders and White House officials have launched an all-hands-on-deck push Wednesday to get the GOP megabill through the House…
Trump Announces Trade Deal with Vietnam
“President Trump on Wednesday announced a trade deal has been struck with Vietnam, days before the pause on reciprocal tariffs is set to expire,” The Hill reports. “He said that,…
Iran Suspends Cooperation With U.N. Nuclear Watchdog
New York Times: “The decision means that international inspectors will not be able to oversee sites, as experts warn that Tehran could revive plans to build a bomb.” Save to…
Wisconsin High Court Invalidates 1849 Abortion Law
“Women in Wisconsin will continue to have access to abortion services under a new ruling from the state’s highest court that invalidates a 176-year-old state law that had banned abortions…
Tesla’s Sales Plummet
“Tesla’s global vehicle sales fell 13.5% in the second quarter from a year ago, continuing a steep slide in automotive sales as the company tries to pivot to autonomous vehicles,”…
Private Sector Hiring Drops
“Private sector hiring unexpectedly contracted in June, payrolls processing firm ADP said Wednesday, in a possible sign that the economy may not be as sturdy as investors believe as they…
Trump’s Best Day Yet?
“President Trump began Tuesday by stoking his on-again feud with Elon Musk and joking about alligators chasing immigrant detainees,” Axios reports. “He later basked in the Senate’s passage of his…
Immigration Crackdown Ripples Through the Economy
“President Trump’s immigration crackdown is hitting key pockets of the economy, disrupting workplaces and communities around the country,” Axios reports. “The sharp fall in immigration this year threatens to slow…
