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How Lying Repeatedly Works for Trump
Daniel Dale: “Trump’s lying has always been notable for its audacity – his willingness to make obviously untrue claims that can be very quickly debunked. But it has also been…
An Astrologer’s Messy Affair With a Trump Official
The Cut: “Amy Tripp advertises herself as ‘the internet’s most notorious astrologer.’ Under the professional name Starheal, she offers her followers wisdom such as ‘Moon opposite Chiron at 3:04pm ET…
Anti-Trump Protests Planned for Labor Day
“Hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to skip the barbecue and spend their Labor Day protesting President Donald Trump and the billionaires who support him,” USA Today reports. Save…
Trump Plans to Rescind Billions in Foreign Aid
“President Donald Trump asked Congress to claw back nearly $5 billion in already-approved foreign aid spending, a proposal timed to take advantage of the looming end of the fiscal year…
Trump Cancels Kamala Harris’ Secret Service Protection
President Trump has terminated former Vice President Kamala Harris’s Secret Service protection, the New York Times reports. Save to Favorites
Cracker Barrel Quietly Removed DEI and Pride Pages
“After backing away from a controversial logo rebrand loudly opposed by many right-wing influencers, Cracker Barrel also quietly made changes to its website this week,” CNN reports. “The Tennessee-based roadside…
Charges Dropped for Client of Pam Bondi’s Brother
“For the second time in less than a month, the Justice Department on Wednesday abruptly dropped charges against a client represented by Brad Bondi, the brother of U.S. Attorney General…
Obama Signals He’s Not Sitting Out This Fight
Earlier this summer, Barack Obama warned that Americans were headed toward a moment of testing — one that would force everyone to decide what, and who, they were truly committed…
Trump Plans Deportation Raids in Chicago
“The Trump administration is preparing to conduct a major immigration enforcement operation in Chicago as soon as next week, marking the latest escalation between the president and a Democratic-led city,”…
Mamdani Distances Himself from Democratic Socialists
“Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist and current front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race, sought to distance himself on Thursday from the national Democratic Socialists of America platform, which…
Mike Dunleavy to Challenge Lisa Murkowski
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is planning to announce that he’ll challenge fellow Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski in the 2028 election, Fox News reports. Save to Favorites
Susan Collins ‘Alarmed’ Over CDC Director’s Firing
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said that she spoke to Susan Monarez on Wednesday evening about her removal from the CDC, calling her “a highly capable scientist who brought a wealth…
Mark Teixeira to Run for Congress
“Former Major League Baseball player Mark Teixeira launched his campaign for Texas’ 21st Congressional District on Thursday, becoming one of the first Republicans to declare for the Central Texas district…
Obama Re-Enters the Political Fray
Playbook: “Trump’s second term has thus far been something of an eight-month mission to test out the limits of his power — one in which he has ripped through the…
Pentagon Reinstalls Portrait of Confederate General
“The Pentagon is restoring a portrait of Gen. Robert E. Lee, which includes a slave guiding the Confederate general’s horse in the background, to the West Point library three years…
JD Vance Says He’s Ready to Take Over
Vice President JD Vance told USA Today that he was prepared to take over “if, God forbid,” President Trump dies or is otherwise incapacitated. Save to Favorites
Where Are We?
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Democrats Are Desperate for Mary Peltola to Run
“Senate Democrats are trying to recruit Mary Peltola, the one candidate they think can make next year’s race in Alaska competitive. But the former congresswoman hasn’t said ‘yes’ — yet…
CVS Holds Off on Offering Covid Vaccines in 16 States
“CVS, the country’s largest pharmacy chain, is currently not offering Covid vaccines in 16 states, including Florida, New York and Pennsylvania, even to people who meet newly restricted criteria from…
Thai Prime Minister Ousted Over Leaked Phone Call
“Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Friday removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra citing serious ethical breaches related to a phone call this summer with the former strongman of neighboring Cambodia,” the New…
