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Speaker Mike Johnson took questions from reporters: REPORTER: Why isn’t Trump involved in trying to end the government shutdown? JOHNSON: I think he is involved. REPORTER: He shot down the…
GOP Lawmaker Gets Aggressive With Jewish Journalist
Tennessee state Sen. Paul Rose (R) told a Jewish journalist he would punch him in the face after being accused of “doing Israel’s bidding as they push us into war,”…
Is Alaska Is a Failed ‘Petrostate’?
New York Times: “Juneau, Alaska, takes pride in providing services that some larger cities would shy away from…” “But the system that has made that possible — a steady flow…
NATO’s ‘Trump Whisperer’ Faces Blowback
New York Times: “Mark Rutte, the secretary general of NATO, is often called a ‘Trump whisperer,’ able to mix public flattery with private advice to an unpredictable and moody American…
The World’s Energy Safety Net Is Buckling
Wall Street Journal: “For decades, liquefied natural gas acted as the global economy’s reliable escape valve during energy crises, keeping factories humming and homes warm.” “Now, LNG has become the…
Iran Suspected of Directing Attacks in Europe
Wall Street Journal: “Authorities are investigating Iran’s suspected involvement in a string of terrorist attacks in Europe that have targeted Jewish sites in response to the war in the Middle…
Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider
New York Times: “The Supreme Court unanimously said on Wednesday that a major internet provider could not be held liable for the piracy of thousands of songs online in a…
Iran Offers Its Own Ceasefire Proposal
Iran issued its own ceasefire proposal, calling for war reparations and complete sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz, the AP reports. Save to Favorites
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“We’ve not seen anything like this — there’s been no disruption of this scale in the past. It’s every oil analyst’s study piece or worst nightmare — one that we…
Young Women Feel Left Behind in Trump’s Economy
The 19th: “Women in their 20s to early 30s said they feel left behind in the economy; are anxious and apprehensive about the future; and largely don’t think politicians, including…
Xi Stays Silent as Trump Stumbles in Iran
Bloomberg: “Nearly one month into President Donald Trump’s war on Iran, there’s one person whose silence stands out: Xi Jinping.” “In contrast to most other Group of 20 leaders, China’s…
Blue Wave Watch
Chris Cillizza points out that Democrats have now flipped 30 Republican state legislative seats since Donald Trump began his second term. Republicans have flipped none. “30-0 isn’t just noise. It’s…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Our first and last word has always been, is, and will be this: someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you — not now, not ever.”…
Iran Won’t Accept U.S. Effort at Ceasefire
CNBC: “Iran will not accept a ceasefire offer from the United States, Iranian state media reported Wednesday.” “The FARS News Agency state media outlet, citing what it called an informed…
More Workers Struggling Than Thriving
Gallup: “For the first time since Gallup began tracking the life evaluation of the U.S. workforce, more workers report struggling in their lives (49%) than thriving (46%): a stark reversal…
Iran War Sends U.S. Borrowing Costs Soaring
Financial Times: “Investors are rushing out of US debt as the war in Iran ignites worries about a fresh burst of inflation, sending the country’s borrowing costs surging by the…
Goldman Sachs Sees Long Term Spike in Oil Prices
Financial Times: “Goldman Sachs energy analysts have been notably more optimistic than many of their Wall Street rivals lately. No longer. Judging by a note that the investment bank pushed…
Mysterious Trading Patterns Follow Trump Into War
“An epidemic of suspicious trading has emerged around President Trump’s most consequential decisions — each time, just minutes or hours before he rattles global markets,” Axios reports. “As the Iran…
Raskin Has ‘Damning’ Memo on Trump’s Classified Docs
“Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) told Attorney General Pam Bondi in a letter Tuesday that her department provided him with a ‘damning’ memo containing new allegations about President Trump’s handling of…
A MAGA Rebellion Against ‘Arkansas Alcatraz’
Wall Street Journal: “Plans for a 3,000-bed prison on 815 acres of rocky pasture south of the broad Arkansas River, led by Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, face an unlikely…
