The judge presiding over the civil fraud trial of Donald Trump fined the former president $5,000 on Friday for violating the terms of a gag order imposed this month, the New York Times reports.
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Trump Used FEMA Relief Money for Migrants
Washington Post: “Trump has been trying to weaponize the Hurricane Helene relief efforts, accusing the Biden administration of failing to provide adequate assistance. As part of his critique, he claims…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“He is petty, he is vindictive, and he is cruel.” — Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), quoted by the Washington Post about Donald Trump.Save to Favorites
Republicans Court the Amish in Pennsylvania
The Independent: “The community has been something of a white whale for the Republican Party for years; similar campaigns were launched in 2016 and 2020. Indeed, it is fitting, and…
Quote of the Day
“Yes they can control the weather. It’s ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can’t be done.” — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), accusing Democrats of creating Hurricane Helene…
Job Report Completes a Solid Economic Picture
“For months, the economy has been like a jigsaw with one mismatched piece: Consumer spending has been holding up and overall growth has been solid, but the job market has…
U.S. Wants to Push to Elect New Lebanese President
“U.S. officials say the White House wants to take advantage of Israel’s massive blow to Hezbollah’s leadership and infrastructure to push for an election of a new Lebanese president in…
Trump Campaign Unveiled Racist Signs at Michigan Rally
“Donald Trump’s campaign handed out signs with a slogan used by white supremacists at his Saginaw, Michigan, rally Thursday,” the New Republic reports. “The signs read ‘Reclaim America,’ a phrase…
Trump Refused Disaster Aid to Democratic Areas
“In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, former President Donald Trump has blasted the Biden administration for its handling of the disaster — going so far as to accuse Democratic leaders…
Most New Yorkers Want Eric Adams Out
A new Marist poll finds 69% of New York City residents want Mayor Eric Adams to resign. If Adams does not resign, 63% of residents say Governor Hochul should begin…
Only ‘Trump Bible’ Meets Oklahoma Guidelines
The Oklahoman: “Bids opened Monday for a contract to supply the state Department of Education with 55,000 Bibles. According to the bid documents, vendors must meet certain specifications: Bibles must…
Democrats Worry Harris Is Playing It Too Safe
“Even as polling shows the presidential race is a toss-up, Vice President Kamala Harris has been running with a measure of risk aversion that some Democratic strategists and activists worry…
Some Republicans Embrace ‘Pro-Choice’ Label
“A few Republicans running for competitive or Democratic-leaning congressional seats are adopting and reviving a label that was nearly extinct in their party: pro-choice,” The Hill reports. “The terminology marks…
Hakeem Jeffries Says Eric Adams Should Not Resign
“House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said last night that embattled New York Mayor Eric Adams should not resign following his indictment on federal corruption and bribery charges, NBC News…
New York, California Loom Large in Race for House
“New York and California, routinely overlooked in presidential elections, are shaping up as potentially pivotal battlegrounds in a nail-biter struggle for control of the U.S. House,” Bloomberg reports. “The outcome…
Melania Trump Cashes In
Tara Palmeri: “Melania Trump, like her husband and step kids, appears to be using this election as a merchandising opportunity.” “She’s leaked a few juicy nuggets every few days from…
U.S. Economy Added 254,000 Jobs in September
“The pace of hiring picked up strongly in September and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%, signs the economy had continued momentum in a month the Federal Reserve delivered…
House Races Across the Midwest Move in Democrats’ Favor
The Cook Political Report has five new House rating changes: Iowa 1: Lean R to Toss Up Iowa 3: Lean R to Toss Up Illinois 17: Lean D to Likely…
Trump Targets Those Who Hate Politics
“Many Republican and Democratic strategists are openly skeptical of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign — except for its outreach to voters who rarely pay attention to politics,” NOTUS reports. “The strategy…
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Obama Cuts New Ad for Elissa Slotkin
“Former President Barack Obama is wading into the Senate race in Michigan, endorsing Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin and starring in a new ad for her as some voters start to…