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Bloomberg Opens His Wallet for Cuomo
“Billionaire Michael Bloomberg was no fan of Andrew Cuomo when the two served overlapping tenures as mayor and governor. But on Friday all appeared forgiven, with Bloomberg’s $5 million donation…
Trump Calls Handcuffed Senator a Racial Slur
Donald Trump is trying to justify federal agents handcuffing Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) by suggesting that he “looked like an illegal,” the Daily Beast reports. Save to Favorites
Forecasters Warn It May Rain on the Military Parade
“As Washington, D.C., prepares to host a parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday on Saturday, weather forecasters are warning of the potential for showers and thunderstorms that could disrupt…
The Most Regressive Legislation in Decades
New York Times: “The Republican megabill now before the Senate cuts taxes for high earners and reduces benefits for the poor. If it’s enacted, that combination would make it more…
Trump Steel Tariffs Expanded to Hit Home Appliances
“Washing machines, refrigerators and other common household appliances made with steel parts will soon be subject to expanded tariffs,“ the New York Times reports. “The department said in a notice…
U.S. Diplomacy Served as Cover for Surprise Attack
Wall Street Journal: “With a sixth round of talks between Trump administration envoy Steve Witkoff and his Iranian counterparts set for Sunday in Oman, Israeli and U.S. officials warned of…
The Last Military Parade in D.C. Was in 1991
“The last time the United States held a national military parade was in June 1991, timed to welcome returning veterans of the 100-day Persian Gulf War,” NPR reports. ABC News:…
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Israeli Operation Won’t Be Over for Many Days
“Israel’s operation against Iran’s nuclear program, military leadership and arsenal of missiles is nowhere near over, with Israel having planned out 14 days of operations,” the Wall Street Journal reports….
Appeals Court Won’t Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict
“A federal appeals court in an 8-2 vote Friday declined President Trump’s bid to rehear his appeal of a jury verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing advice columnist E….
Willkie Farr Partners Depart After Firm’s Trump Deal
“As many as seven partners are departing Willkie Farr & Gallagher, a prominent law firm that cut a deal with President Trump to head off a potentially crippling executive order,…
Schwarzenegger Slams Media Depicting L.A. as ‘War Zone’
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger disputed news media rhetoric that “the whole of Los Angeles is a war zone” as Donald Trump deploys troops around the city, Deadline reports. Said Schwarzenegger:…
Trump ‘Doesn’t Speak With Precision’
“A lawyer for Donald Trump’s Justice Department recently argued in court that sometimes the president just says stuff — and it doesn’t matter if what Trump says is or isn’t…
Supreme Court Justices Get Snippy as Key Decisions Loom
“As the Supreme Court bears down on the most contentious stretch of its annual session, the justices have been taking detours in opinions that reveal policy preferences and simmering grievances,”…
Trump’s ‘Peacemaker’ Pledge Takes Big Hit
“On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to end the world’s hottest conflicts and usher in global peace, but nearly five months in, with Israel attacking Iran and bloodshed…
Trump Tells Farmers ‘Changes Are Coming’
“President Trump acknowledged on Thursday that his immigration policies are hurting the farming and hotel industries, making a rare concession that his crackdown is having ripple effects on the American…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“I think it’s been excellent. We gave them a chance and they didn’t take it. They got hit hard, very hard. They got hit about as hard as you’re going…
Trump Loses Ground on Immigration
G. Elliot Morris looks at the latest polling and finds Americans are split about the protesters against immigration raids but oppose President Trump’s response more. And Trump’s approval ratings on…
Trump to Attend National Security Meeting
“President Donald Trump will attend a National Security Council meeting on Friday morning, the White House said late on Thursday after Israeli strikes on Iran that have put the Middle…
Quote of the Day
“It’s horrible. It is shocking at every level. It’s not the America I know.” — Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), speaking out against the handcuffing of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA). Save…