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Youngkin Asks Nominee to Leave Race Over Explicit Photos
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) asked John Reid, the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, to step down over explicit photos that Reid denies he reposted on social media, the Richmond…
Sizable Number Say Neither Party Fights for Them
A new NBC News poll finds a plurality of adults — 38% — say neither political party fights for people like them, while 24% say the Republican Party fights for…
Jon Ossoff Strongly Backs Impeaching Trump
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) said he “strongly” supports a push to impeach President Trump a third time, but he told attendees at a town hall that the effort isn’t realistic…
Majority of Voters Find Trump ‘Chaotic’ and ‘Scary’
“Voters believe President Trump is overreaching with his aggressive efforts to expand executive power, and they have deep doubts about some of the signature pieces of his agenda,” a New…
Trump Has Lost His Edge on the Economy
New York Times: “For years, one of Mr. Trump’s political assets — perhaps a relic from his years hosting The Apprentice — has been the widespread view that he is…
Elissa Slotkin Wants Democrats to Reclaim Patriotism
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) wants Democrats to focus on ways to “retake the flag” from President Trump and Republican majorities in the House and Senate and told one media outlet…
Multiple ICE Impersonation Arrests Made
“Authorities in at least three states have arrested individuals allegedly impersonating Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at a time when real ICE agents have ramped up immigration enforcement efforts under…
USDA Withdraws Plan to Limit Salmonella in Poultry
“The Agriculture Department will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their products, halting a Biden Administration effort to prevent food poisoning from contaminated meat,” the AP reports….
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Mr. Santos, words have consequences. You got elected with your words, most of which were lies.” — Federal judge Joanna Seybert, quoted by the Daily Beast, while sentencing former Rep….
Consumer Expectations Crater to Three-Decade Low
“Just three months into President Donald Trump’s second term, Americans’ confidence in the economy’s prospects is plunging,” Politico reports. “The University of Michigan’s closely watched index for consumer expectations has…
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Quote of the Day
“Well, I said that figuratively, and I said that as an exaggeration, because to make a point, and you know, it gets, of course, by the fake news. Obviously, people…
George Santos Is Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison
“George Santos, the former Republican congressman from New York whose outlandish fabrications and criminal schemes fueled an unforeseen rise and spectacular fall, was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison…
Exchange of the Day
President Trump was interviewed by Time magazine: TIME: One final question. Mr. President, you were showing us the new paintings you have behind us. You put all these new portraits….
Trump Reverses Terminations of Foreign Student Visas
“The Trump administration has restored the student visa registrations of thousands of foreign students studying in the United States who had minor — and often dismissed — legal infractions,” Politico…
Trump Claims He’s Made ‘200 Deals’ on Trade
President Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had “called” him, despite denials from Beijing that talks to ease trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies had started, the Financial…
FBI Arrests Wisconsin Judge
“FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday that the bureau had arrested a Milwaukee judge and charged her with obstructing an immigration arrest operation last week — the first known instance…
Democratic Incumbents Face Primary Challenges
“Progressive groups, emboldened by the Democratic grassroots’ extreme dissatisfaction at their party’s older establishment, are preparing to go big in their efforts to unseat Democratic lawmakers,” Axios reports. “Three months…
Trump Would ‘Love’ to Send Americans to Foreign Prisons
“President Donald Trump doubled down this week on his proposal to send American citizens to foreign prisons,” Politico reports. Said Trump: “I would love to do that if it were…
Russian General Killed by Car Blast
“A senior Russian general has died in a car bombing in the Russian city of Balashikha on Friday, with news of the blast breaking just before President Donald Trump’s special…
