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CNN Tried to Keep Trump Happy
From Tim Alberta’s very long, must-read piece on CNN in The Atlantic: “At the least, even absent some official agreement, it seemed obvious that CNN leaders had been contorting the…
States Take Action on Forever Chemicals
Washington Post: “This year alone, 195 new bills were introduced in dozens of state legislatures, seeking to require that an expanding list of products be PFAS-free.” “Until the EPA and…
DeSantis ‘Acts’ Like a Candidate
Mark Leibovich: “His whole act can feel like a clunky contrivance—a forced persona railing against phony or hyped-up outrages.” Save to Favorites
Quote of the Day
“I don’t want to be unkind to Sen. Manchin, but he’s kind of dead man walking in West Virginia. There’s nowhere for him to go.” — David Axelrod, quoted by…
95-Year Old Judge Won’t Retire
Washington Post: “Fellow judges have accused Pauline Newman of misconduct, saying she can no longer do her job even if she’s appointed for life. The country’s oldest active federal judge…
DeSantis Makes His Pitch to Evangelical Voters
Miami Herald: “In an effort that began years ago and accelerated as he prepared to run for president, DeSantis has forged personal relationships with Evangelical leaders and begun layering his…
The Murder Rate Is Suddenly Falling
Jeff Asher: “Official crime statistics are only released after a substantial delay, so for nearly a decade I’ve collected and compiled big-city crime data as a way to assemble a…
Arizona Governor Tries to Stabilize Her Office
“In the first half of 2023, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs frustrated people across the political spectrum, including the Democratic attorney general and secretary of state,” the Wall Street Journal reports….
Cornel West Announces Third Party Presidential Bid
Political activist and academic Cornel West announced that he is running for president as a third party candidate “to reintroduce America to the best of itself.” Save to Favorites
Covid Coverage Eroded Trust in CNN
Semafor: “Last year, CNN commissioned a survey examining viewer trust and the places where CNN was succeeding and falling short with viewers across the ideological spectrum. According to a partial…
Chris Sununu Won’t Run for President
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R), a frequent Republican critic of former President Donald Trump, told CNN that he will not seek the party’s 2024 presidential nomination. Sununu followed up…
Putin Broadcast Declaring Martial Law Was Faked
“The Kremlin said a purported radio address by President Vladimir Putin heard on Monday on Russian stations in regions bordering Ukraine was fake and the result of a hack,” Reuters…
GOP Prosecutor Declined to Charge Six with Voter Fraud
“A Republican state attorney last May declined to prosecute six voter fraud cases that involved circumstances strikingly similar to the cases later brought against 20 ex-felons by Gov. Ron DeSantis’…
Why the U.S. Remains Far From Recession
Wall Street Journal: “Americans are splurging on the activities they skipped during pandemic lockdowns, such as travel, concerts and dining out. Businesses are staffing up to satisfy the pent-up demand….
Can Rogue Legislatures Elect Trump in 2024?
Andrew Marantz: “Some advocates of the theory interpret a clause of the Constitution to mean that state legislatures can run federal elections almost however they choose—drawing maps for partisan advantage,…
SEC Sues Crypto Exchange Binance
“The Securities and Exchange Commission sued Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, alleging the overseas company operated an illegal exchange in the U.S.,” the Wall Street Journal reports. Save to…
Mike Pence Files to Run for President
“Mike Pence is filing paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, just two years after their time…
Chris Licht Apologizes to CNN Staff
“CNN Chief Executive Chris Licht apologized to staff on a morning editorial call, saying news about his management of the network was overshadowing its journalistic achievements,” the Wall Street Journal…
Doug Burgum Releases Video Ahead of Campaign Launch
Former software company CEO turned two-term North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) is described as a “small town boy turned self-made, world-class business leader” and “a new leader for a…
Trump’s Lawyers at the Justice Department
Donald Trump’s lawyers were spotted by CBS News entering the Justice Department, as the special counsel is moving toward a charging decision in the classified documents case. “Trump’s lawyers are…
