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North Carolina Approves Medicaid Expansion
“A Medicaid expansion deal in North Carolina received final legislative approval on Thursday, ending a decade of debate over whether the closely politically divided state should accept the federal government’s…
Ukraine War Threatens New Nuclear Arms Race
“The war in Ukraine has accelerated the unraveling of the international arms-control architecture painstakingly constructed from the Cold War onward, heightening concern among experts that a new nuclear arms race…
Biden’s Top Aide Off to Bumpy Start
“The grumbling has already begun over Joe Biden’s new chief of staff,” Politico reports. “Less than two months into his role as top White House aide, Jeff Zients faces frustration…
New Hampshire Won’t Move Primary for Democrats
A defiant New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said he will not allow a change in his state’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary, telling Democrats and President Joe Biden to “pound sand,”…
Grand Jury Won’t Consider Trump Case Today
The Manhattan grand jury that has been investigating the hush money case involving Trump is not expected to consider it today, NBC News has confirmed. Save to Favorites
Bonus Quote of the Day
“She’s the biggest egomaniac in the Senate.” — An anonymous Senate Democrat, describing Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to Politico. Save to Favorites
Filthy Rich Politicians
Coming soon: Filthy Rich Politicians: The Swamp Creatures, Latte Liberals, and Ruling-Class Elites Cashing in on Americaby Matt Lewis. “The financial disparity between our leaders and our neighbors is huge….
Macron Denounces Violent Protests
“President Emmanuel Macron, addressing the French people for the first time since the tumultuous passing of a law that raises the retirement age to 64 from 62, denounced violent protests…
Ukraine to Launch Counterstrike
Ukrainian troops, on the defensive for four months, will launch a long-awaited counterassault “very soon” now that Russia’s huge winter offensive is losing steam without taking Bakhmut, Reuters reports. Save…
North Koreans at Growing Risk of Starvation
The Economist: “Reports of terrible hunger are emerging from the closed-off state. The UN reckons that between 2019 and 2021, 42% of North Koreans were malnourished. And as a result…
China Says It Opposes a Forced Sale of TikTok
“China said it would strongly oppose any forced sale of TikTok, responding for the first time to a Biden administration demand that the video app divest itself from its Beijing-based…
An Indictment Is Never Good
Back in 2019, Donald Trump told friends and allies that he worried about the stain impeachment would leave on his legacy. But looking forward to the 2020 election, Trump also…
Quote of the Day
“Old dudes are eating Jell-O, everyone is talking about how great they are. I don’t really need to be there for that. That’s an hour and a half twice a…
Trump to Return to Fox News
Donald Trump is set to talk to Sean Hannity on Fox News on Monday, the New York Times reports. It would be his first weekday appearance since September amid a…
Is the Republican Primary Already Over?
Tina Nguyen: “I asked a number of Republicans close to the top candidates to predict how an indictment would affect Trump’s campaign, and whether it would boost his standing in…
Manhattan Grand Jury to Convene Again Today
The Manhattan DA plans to convene the grand jury investigating Donald Trump hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, NBC News reports. Save to Favorites
DeSantis Super PAC Staffs Up
“A super PAC closely aligned with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is making a major expansion, bringing on a top Republican strategist and establishing its headquarters in Atlanta,” Politico reports. “It…
Utah Parent Wants Bible Reviewed for Pornography
Frustrated by the books being removed from school libraries, a Utah parent says the Bible should be reviewed for being “one of the most sex-ridden books around,” the Salt Lake…
DeSantis Flip Flops on Ukraine
Gov. Ron DeSantis reversed his stance on Ukraine, saying he believes Vladimir Putin is “a war criminal” who needs to be held “accountable” for invading the country, the New York…
Stormy Daniels Says Phone Records Are ‘Gonna Hurt’
Stormy Daniels tweeted that her phone records are “gonna hurt” Donald Trump after she’d handed them over to her attorney. Save to Favorites
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