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Trump Blindsided by Melania’s Press Conference
President Trump told MS NOW he was not aware of beforehand that his wife, Melania, was going to hold a press conference denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Save to…
Hunter Biden Challenges Trump Brothers to Cage Fight
Hunter Biden challenged Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. to a cage match, Reuters reports. “It is unclear if or when this match would happen. The White House plans to…
Jeff Van Drew Suddenly Looks Vulnerable
“New Jersey and national Democrats had almost grudgingly accepted that Rep. Jeff Van Drew, the states’ most prominent Trump loyalist, was untouchable,” Politico reports. “But with President Donald Trump’s popularity…
Iran Warns Ceasefire Talks Must Include Lebanon
“Iran warned they won’t attend crucial peace talks with the U.S. in Pakistan tomorrow if the ceasefire doesn’t expand to Lebanon,” Politico reports. CBS News: “The U.S. is convening hastily…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!” — President…
Republicans Have a Mess in Louisiana
Punchbowl News: “The two-term incumbent senator is at risk of not even making the primary runoff, and he’s fuming at the Senate Republican establishment for not helping him enough.” “President…
Netanyahu Threatens Iran Peace Negotiations
Bloomberg: “Benjamin Netanyahu, by many accounts, helped push Donald Trump and the US into war.” “Now he may be a major obstacle to the president’s effort to get out of…
Oil Prices Climb Again Over $100 a Barrell
CNBC: “Oil prices were higher on Friday amid persistent tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, with the vital shipping lane still largely closed despite a ceasefire deal between the U.S….
Iran Shows You Don’t Have to Be a Superpower
Iran enters peace negotiations with “powerful leverage” due to its control of the Strait of Hormuz, even as its military capabilities have been degraded, Bloomberg reports. Wall Street Journal: “Tehran…
DNC Struggles Financially as Big Donors Close Wallets
Washington Post: “Party infighting and frustrating recriminations around Democrats’ 2024 losses had made 2025 a slog. Donors were avoiding fundraising requests from the committee. DNC officials, including chairman Ken Martin,…
Schumer’s Pick in Maine Stumbles
“Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D) is facing second-guessing and intense pressure to come up with a new political plan in Maine, where his top recruit to unseat Sen….
GOP Infighting Leaves Congress Paralyzed
Politico: “While there are plenty of partisan disputes that have frustrated Capitol Hill — such as the nearly two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security — divisions between House…
Consumer Spending Is Under Strain
New York Times: “The enduring strength of consumer spending, which powers two-thirds of America’s economic output, has been the main reason that the United States has evaded a recession through…
Hearing for Trump’s Fed Pick Delayed
An expected nomination hearing for Federal Reserve chair candidate Kevin Warsh has been delayed, CNBC reports. Save to Favorites
Vance Faces Test of His Negotiating Skills
New York Times: “Weeks after Vice President JD Vance privately warned President Trump of the costs of a full-scale U.S. war with Iran, he is now leading the charge to…
Quote of the Day
“I don’t really know if I do consider myself one right now. I would say I’m definitely leaning more calling myself an independent… I haven’t changed yet. But I will…
FAA Turns to Gamers for Air Traffic Control
New York Times: “As the Trump administration seeks to fill a national shortage of air traffic controllers, officials are targeting a new talent pool: gamers.” “The Federal Aviation Administration on…
Who’s Happy Now?
The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live. Who is happy with the current state of the Iran War? Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features…
Trump Calls His One-Time MAGA Allies ‘Losers’
President Trump called Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones — four conservative one-time allies of Trump who have been critical of his approach to the war in…
White House Staff Told to Stay Off Prediction Markets
“Just hours after President Trump announced a sudden pause of strikes against Iran last month, the White House warned staff against improperly leveraging their positions to place well-timed bets in…
