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U.S. Deploys B-2 Bombers
“Multiple U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers appeared to be airborne and heading west from the United States across the Pacific, and President Trump is scheduled to return to the White…
Trump’s Backchannel Failed After Ayatollah Went Dark
“President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğa quietly sought to arrange a meeting between senior U.S. and Iranian officials in Istanbul this week amid Israel’s escalating war with Iran,”…
The Myth of the Gen Z Wave
The Atlantic: “The best available evidence suggests that the youth-vote shift in 2024 was more a one-off event than an ideological realignment.” Save to Favorites
Moderate Democrats Sweat New York City’s Mayoral Race
Playbook: “Centrist Democrats are sounding the alarm that a surging democratic socialist mayoral candidate in New York City’s Tuesday primary could further set back the party’s already beleaguered national brand.”…
Quote of the Day
“I was hoping Jose Padilla would be here to ask a question.” — Vice President J.D. Vance, quoted by The Hill, referring to Sen. Alex Padilla (R-CA) as “Jose.” Save…
Pakistan to Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
“Pakistan said on Saturday it would recommend U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, an accolade that he has said he craves, for his work in helping to…
Trump Throws Gabbard Under the Bus — Again
“For the second time this week, President Donald Trump publicly undermined Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, disregarding her assessment of Iran’s nuclear capabilities,” Politico reports. “Speaking to reporters on…
For Your Weekend Listening
The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live for members. It’s been 10 years since Donald Trump became a near permanent fixture in our lives… A MAGA civil war has…
Gen Z’s Stunning Partisan Split
“America’s youngest voters are far likelier to vote Republican than their older siblings,” Axios reports. “Generation Z may be better understood as two distinct sub-generations — divided, in large part,…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Names Potential Successors
“Wary of assassination, Iran’s supreme leader mostly speaks with his commanders through a trusted aide now, suspending electronic communications to make it harder to find him,“ the New York Times…
Harvard and Trump Restart Talks
“Harvard University and the Trump administration have restarted talks to potentially settle the acrimonious dispute that led President Trump to wage a far-reaching attack on the school and raised stark…
Postcard from Umbria
Our family’s long love affair with Italy began when Sara was pregnant with our first child. That trip set a tradition — renting a villa, wandering through ancient hill towns,…
How Trump Treats Black History Differently
New York Times: “The president’s decision to snub Juneteenth — a day that has been cherished by generations of Black Americans before it was named a federal holiday in 2021…
Trump’s Two-Week Pause Is a Big Gamble
“After moving to the precipice of military action against Iran, President Trump finds himself caught between negotiations that show few signs of yielding a nuclear deal and a war he…
Stephen Miller’s Fingerprints Are on Everything
Wall Street Journal: “Miller had considerable sway in Trump’s first term. But when aides at the time suggested promoting Miller to a leadership role at the Department of Homeland Security,…
A Deep Dive Into Two Senate Races
Just for members: The latest edition of Inside Elections. This issue is prime evidence that the most important races aren’t just the ones rated as a toss-up. Join now to…
Israel Signals Protracted War With Iran
“Israel’s top general warned on Friday that the war with Iran could be lengthy, calling it the most complex military campaign in the country’s history,” the Wall Street Journal reports….
Quote of the Day
“It is dangerous to me that politicians are being rewarded for spewing absolute bullshit when it comes to vaccines. What they’re doing is incredibly dangerous for public health. I think…
Israel Faces Strategic Dilemma in Iran
New York Times: “The longer Israel waits for Mr. Trump, the greater the strain on its air defense system. To keep out Iran’s ballistic missile barrages, Israel is burning through…
Democratic Anxiety Grows Over Party’s Cash Crunch
DNC Chair Ken Martin has just two main responsibilities: raise money and win elections. Right now, he’s falling short on the first—and that could put the second at risk. Join…
