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Officials Tell Congress No Imminent Attack on Venezuela
Trump administration officials told lawmakers that the U.S. is not currently planning to launch strikes inside Venezuela and doesn’t have a legal justification that would support attacks against any land…
Pelosi Plans to Retire in 2027 After 39 Years in Congress
Rep. Nancy Pelosi “announced on Thursday that she will retire when her term concludes in early 2027, ending a remarkable career in which she rose to become one of the…
A Generational Shift Is Finally Coming
American politics is finally confronting a generational turning point. For more than three decades, Washington has been led by politicians who are often decades older than the people who put…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Sometimes, it’s good to touch the hot stove.” — A Trump adviser, quoted by Axios, arguing that Republicans across the board need to wake up to political reality. Save to…
Jury Chews Over Fate of ‘Sandwich Guy’
A federal jury on Wednesday began deliberating a verdict in the case against a man dubbed “sandwich guy” after he tossed a Subway footlong at a federal officer who was…
The Resistance Revitalized
“A half-dozen scattered elections did overnight what President Trump himself couldn’t do in 10 months: revitalized the Democratic resistance, instantly and profoundly,” Axios reports. “Democrats are more likely to fight…
Layoffs Rise to Recession-Like Levels
“Layoffs accelerated in October, pushing 2025 job cuts to levels typically seen in recessions, according to newly released data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a private firm that tracks workplace…
No Middle Ground Left in American Politics
If you’re still hoping this week’s elections will force Republicans to find common ground with Democrats before next year’s midterms, don’t hold your breath. American politics has become fully nationalized…
Republicans Now Favored in Maine District
With Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) not seeking re-election, Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved the district from Toss Up to Leans Republican. Save to Favorites
Marjorie Taylor Greene Gears Up for Presidential Bid
“Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has become increasingly vocal in her criticism of the Republican Party and its leadership, particularly in the House, is telling people she wants to run…
Michael Wolff Crowdfunds War Chest to Fight Melania
Journalist Michael Wolff has crowdfunded nearly half a million dollars to pursue a lawsuit against Melania Trump, Semafor reports. Save to Favorites
So What Did They Learn?
Playbook: “For all the initial noise about poor candidates, Republicans clearly understand the fundamental problem they face: that the oldest cliche in modern U.S. politics — it’s the economy, stupid…
The Democrats Have a New Winning Formula
Derek Thompson: “Last night showed what affordability can be for the Democratic Party. Not a policy, but a prompt, an opportunity for Democrats to fit different messages under the same…
Trump Thinks It’s Just Messaging
The clear takeaway from this week’s elections is that voters are still angry about the cost of living. Affordability dominated last year’s presidential race—and it’s still the top issue now….
Thune Doesn’t Have the Votes for the Nuclear Option
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told the Daily Caller that the “practical reality” is he simply doesn’t have the votes for the nuclear option to end the government shutdown…
Trump Aides Raise Recession Fears
“The Trump administration is wielding the possibility that parts of the economy are in a recession as it raises pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, hoping to…
Quote of the Day
“If I didn’t have tariffs, the entire world would be in a depression.” — President Trump, on Fox News. Save to Favorites
Democrats Eye Out-of-Reach Senate Seats
Politico: “The leader of a Democratic donor network fielded excited calls Tuesday night from donors looking to help expand the party’s chances of winning seats in Texas and Florida. Progressive…
Pope Leo Offers His Strongest Criticism of Trump Yet
Pope Leo called for “deep reflection” on how migrants are treated in the United States, where he said many people were deeply affected by the controversial policy of mass deportation,…
Mexico’s President Presses Charges Against Man
“A day after a man groped Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, in an episode captured on video, she announced on Wednesday that she had reported the incident to the police as…
