Politico: “If any subject is verboten in the early stages of the Republican presidential primary, it’s the insurrection that once served as a defining point in 2024 frontrunner Donald Trump’s career. Whereas Republicans once talked openly about it being disqualifying for the former president, today it is little more than a litmus test in GOP circles of a candidate’s MAGA bona fides. None of them want any part of it.”
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Trump’s Lawyers Pursue an Absolutist Defense
“Donald Trump is a thrice-married man accused of covering up a sex scandal with a porn star after the world heard him brag about grabbing women by their genitals,” the…
How Trump’s Trial Is Playing Politically
A new CNN poll finds just 28% of American say a conviction in the hush money case would disqualify Donald Trump from the presidency — double-digits less than those who…
Trump Has Never Sounded Like This
“No major American presidential candidate has talked like he now does at his rallies — not Richard Nixon, not George Wallace, not even Donald Trump himself,” the New York Times…
Hoe J.D. Vance Landed on Trump’s Veep List
New York Times: “In no small part, Mr. Vance owes his quick ascent into the Trump orbit to his unlikely friendship and ideological kinship with the former president’s oldest son….
Putin Didn’t Directly Order Alexei Navalny’s Death
Wall Street Journal: “U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that Putin likely didn’t order Navalny to be killed at the notoriously brutal prison camp in February, a finding that deepens the…
Peter Meijer Ends Senate Bid in Michigan
Former Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI) is dropping his bid for Michigan’s open Senate seat, CNN reports. Said Meijer: “The hard reality is the fundamentals of the race have changed since…
GOP Wants Protesters Away From Convention Venue
“The Republican Party sent a letter to the Secret Service on Friday urging the police agency to keep protesters farther away from the venue for the Republican National Convention in…
Bill Posey Won’t Run Again
“Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) abruptly announced on Friday that he will not seek reelection, after initially planning to run for another term,” Politico reports. Save to Favorites
The Trumpification of the Supreme Court
Adam Serwer: “Trump’s legal argument is a path to dictatorship. That is not an exaggeration: His legal theory is that presidents are entitled to absolute immunity for official acts. Under…
Biden Tries to Get Under Trump’s Skin
“This week, one presidential candidate has called the other a loser, made fun of him for selling Bibles, and even poked fun at his hair,” the New York Times reports….
Trump’s Efforts to Overturn Election Came Close In Arizona
Following the indictment of Donald Trump’s allies over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Arizona, Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer told Margaret Hoover that those efforts came “quite…
Biden Administration Drops Plan to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
“The Biden administration is reversing course on its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, after the White House weighed the potential public-health benefits of banning minty smokes against the political risk…
2024 Gubernatorial Overview
Just for members: The latest edition of . This issue includes a fresh look at all 11 of the races for governor happening around the country this cycle, including big…
Trump Suggests Someone Is Making Him Cold
Donald Trump suggested someone is purposely keeping him a “freezing” courtroom for his hush money criminal trial. Said Trump: “We have another day in court, in a freezing courthouse. It’s…
Charges Dropped Against All Arrested at Texas Protest
“All charges have been declined against the 57 people arrested in connection to the Wednesday pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas,” the Austin American-Statesman reports. Save to Favorites
Bonus Quote of the Day
“I want to start by wishing my wife Melania a very happy birthday. It would be nice to be with her, but I’m at a courthouse for a rigged trial.”…
Maine Could Counter Nebraska Electoral Vote Change
“If Nebraska Republicans revise their state’s method of awarding presidential electors to help Donald Trump in November, Maine might match the change to boost President Joe Biden’s reelection prospects,” the…
Kristi Noem Defends Killing Her Dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) defended killing a 14-month old puppy, which she wrote about in her forthcoming book: “We love animals, but tough decisions like this happen all…
Scott Perry Faces Tough Re-Election Fight
New York Times: “Among archconservative House members, only Perry must sell those same views to voters in a politically competitive district… Perry, a historically lackluster fund-raiser who has had to…
Wisconsin Could Still Prosecute Trump’s Fake Electors
“After Arizona became the fourth state to bring charges against fake electors involved in the Trump campaign’s alleged scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election Wednesday night, eyes turned to…