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Judge Pauses Trump’s Plans for Mass Layoffs
“A federal judge on Friday called for a two-week pause in the Trump administration’s mass layoff plans, barring two dozen agencies from moving forward with the largest phase of the…
Pakistan Targets Military Sites in India
“Pakistan’s armed forces said they are targeting military sites in India after India fired missiles at three air bases in Pakistan’s Punjab province early Saturday, bringing the nuclear-armed rivals closer…
Marjorie Taylor Greene Won’t Run for Senate
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) won’t challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) next year, forgoing a polarizing Senate bid that many senior Republicans feared could jeopardize the party’s shot at flipping…
Pizzo to Run for Florida Governor
State Sen. Jason Pizzo, who recently proclaimed the Florida Democratic Party “dead” before leaving the party, said Friday he will run for governor as an independent in 2026, Politico reports….
Trump Has Had Just 12 ‘Daily’ Intelligence Briefings
“Since President Donald Trump was sworn into office in January, he has sat for just 12 presentations from intelligence officials of the President’s Daily Brief,” Politico reports. Save to Favorites
Can You Do Better?
Political Wire members get access to a Weekly News Quiz where they can test how well they’ve been paying attention to the political news. Here’s how readers have done this…
U.S. Will Hit Debt Ceiling in August
“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told US lawmakers that his department’s ability to use special accounting maneuvers to stay within the federal debt limit could be exhausted in August,” Bloomberg reports….
Trump’s Float of Tax Hike on Wealthy Hits Resistance
“President Donald Trump’s last-minute push to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans is running into a buzz saw of opposition in the Republican Party, where such proposals have long been…
Newark Mayor Arrested During Immigration Protest
“Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday at an federal immigration detention center where he has been protesting its opening this week,” the AP reports. Save to Favorites
USDA Wants Personal Data on Food Stamp Recipients
“The Department of Agriculture is demanding states hand over personal data of food assistance recipients — including Social Security numbers, addresses and, in at least one state, citizenship status,” NPR…
Trump ‘Looking at’ Suspending Habeas Corpus
White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller said the Trump administration is “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus, which is the right to challenge…
Federal Contracts That Were Killed Come Back to Life
“At least 44 of the government contracts canceled on the orders of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting initiative have been resurrected by federal agencies, wiping out more than $220 million of his…
Putin Pledges Victory in Ukraine
“President Vladimir Putin said Russia would achieve its strategic objectives in Ukraine as he insisted the country was united behind his war,” Bloomberg reports. Said Putin: “That strength of spirit…
New FEMA Chief Warns Staff He’ll ‘Run Right Over You’
During his first all-hands meeting with agency personnel, acting Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator David Richardson issued a striking warning: “Don’t get in my way,” CBS News reports. Said Richardson:…
An Isolated Fetterman Clashes with Colleagues
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who is facing scrutiny after former staffers have raised concerns about his mental health, has missed nearly every committee hearing and regularly skips votes, NBC News…
White House Blocks Hegseth’s Choice to Top Staffer
“Exasperated by the turmoil that has dogged Pete Hegseth’s office in recent weeks, the White House will block the US defense secretary’s choice of chief of staff and select a…
Quote of the Day
“I think we essentially have become a kleptocracy that would make Putin blush. I mean, keep in mind that in the first three months, the Trump family has become $3…
Few Support Trump’s Funding Cuts to Universities
A new AP-NORC poll finds just 27% of Americans support withholding federal funding from universities for noncompliance with the president’s goals or removing their tax-exempt status. “Sixty-four percent of adults…
Xi Sends Security Czar to Trade Talks With U.S.
“Chinese leader Xi Jinping is sending his top public-security aide to Switzerland as part of Beijing’s trade talks with Washington, signaling the importance of the fentanyl issue to bilateral relations,”…
Measles Roars Back in the U.S.
“The measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Friday, a grim milestone that has only been achieved twice in the last 30 years,”…
