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Marjorie Taylor Greene Ostracized by Conservatives
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) “was never hugely popular among her more centrist colleagues. After forcing a vote on ousting Speaker Mike Johnson, even droves of conservatives seem to have…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“I offer to eat five more brain worms and still beat President Trump and President Biden in a debate. I feel confident of the result even with a six-worm handicap.”…
Few Call on Henry Cuellar to Resign
“Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) is facing charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government. He is the third lawmaker in Congress to face a federal…
Criminal Charges Reissued Against Jeff Fortenberry
“Federal prosecutors have charged former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry in Washington for allegedly lying to investigators in connection with a campaign finance probe of a foreign billionaire’s political contributions,” Politico reports….
Netanyahu Is Humiliating Biden
New Republic: “There is nothing new or unexpected about Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrogance. When President Bill Clinton first met him at the White House in 1996—mere weeks after Netanyahu first took…
Stormy Daniels Cross-Examination Ramps Up
“Porn star Stormy Daniels resumed testifying Thursday under cross-examination by lawyers for Donald Trump, after her first turn on the witness stand drew an angry reaction from the former president,”…
The New House Majority
Washington Post: “In a House with a single-vote GOP majority, many argue that Democrats are no longer just the majority in waiting — they have already arrived. Lawmakers of both…
Trump Stays Quiet After Stormy Daniels Testifies
Time: “Trump, who denies the affair, has a history of going ballistic over far less personal attacks. But in the hours that followed, he held his tongue. While Trump has…
Trump Asks Oil Executives for $1 Billion
“As Donald Trump sat with some of the country’s top oil executives at his Mar-a-Lago Club last month, one executive complained about how they continued to face burdensome environmental regulations…
It’s Fine to Ignore the Polls
Political Wire will always cover the latest election polls. We all love trying to discern the latest trends in the political landscape. But that doesn’t mean you should take them…
Biden Aide Launches Congressional Bid in New Hampshire
“Maggie Goodlander, who recently left her job as a senior White House aide to move back here to her hometown, formally launched her campaign Thursday for New Hampshire’s 2nd congressional…
Maryland Senate Primary a Dead Heat
A new Emerson College Polling/The Hill/DC News Now survey in Maryland finds the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in a dead heat: 42% of voters support Angela Alsobrooks, while 41% support…
Johnson Calls Biden’s Shift on Israel a ‘Senior Moment’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told Politico he hoped that President Biden’s comment about halting weapons shipments to Israel represented a “senior moment” and that otherwise it would be a betrayal….
Big Donors Want a Say In Trump’s Running Mate Pick
“Donald Trump and people close to him are fielding calls from corporate leaders and wealth donors eager to share who they think Trump should tap for a running mate,” CNBC…
Quote of the Day
“Should I have done a deal? I couldn’t live with myself if I did a deal with the Democrats.” — Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), in an interview with Politico….
Will Trump Take the Stand In His Criminal Trial?
“As prosecutors near the home stretch of their criminal case against Donald Trump, one of the biggest questions looming over the historic trial is whether the former president will take…
Tasteless Tweet of the Day
Rep, Mike Collins (R-GA) actually tweeted this: “You either die a Kennedy with a hole in the brain or live long enough to become a Kennedy with a hole in…
Trump’s Political Fate Won’t Be Decided by the Courts
“What once resembled a wall of legal obstacles that stood between Donald Trump and his return to the White House is now looking like little more than a series of…
Nikki Haley Is Huddling With Donors
“Nikki Haley is easing back into public life after dropping out of the Republican presidential race in early March, but has no immediate plans to endorse Donald Trump,” the Wall…
Top Republicans Won’t Commit to Accept Election Results
“Top Republicans, led by former president Donald Trump, are refusing to commit to accept November’s election results with six months until voters head to the polls, raising concerns that the…