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James Talarico Ignored Party ‘Retreads’
The New Yorker profiles Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D): In May, the former Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke convened a Zoom meeting with Congressman Joaquin Castro, former congressman Colin…
Quote of the Day
“I don’t think he can take this loss and then be seen as backing down on Iran.” — Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, quoted by the Wall Street Journal, on…
All Signs Point to Military Action in Iran
Playbook: “The massive military buildup continues, with flight tracking websites showing mysterious flights headed toward Diego Garcia and elsewhere overnight. Boat-spotters (yes, they exist) photographed the fully laden USS Gerald…
Will Trump Ignite a Fractured Washington This Week?
Rachel Bade: “President Donald Trump’s State of the Union has the potential to explode into prime time like a box of Roman candles tossed into a bonfire — and the…
An Update for Readers
I’m still in the hospital — but as you might imagine, it’s impossible for me to stay away from Political Wire. If anything, the extraordinary outpouring of support in the…
The Voters Who Will Make Up a Blue Wave
As Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address tomorrow night, a new Washington Post poll offers a blunt assessment: the country isn’t buying what he’s selling….
Tariff Turmoil Leaves Treasury Markets Dazed
“Far from being a source of relief, the Supreme Court’s takedown of President Donald Trump’s tariffs has infused new risks and uncertainties into trade policy, U.S. debt and the dollar,”…
Eric Swalwell and Tom Steyer Surge in California
“When Eric Swalwell and Tom Steyer jumped into the California governor’s race, much of the political class rolled its eyes — two failed presidential hopefuls with seemingly thin bases and…
Casey DeSantis Looms Over Florida Governor’s Race
“Florida first lady Casey DeSantis over the last month has gone on conservative podcasts warning about toxic substances found in popular candy bars. She went on Fox News to alert…
Corporate America Demands Tariff Refunds
“Corporate America is lining up for refunds from President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs after the US Supreme Court ruled they were illegal, with more than $130bn at stake,” the Financial…
Iran Is Ready for Concessions
“Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear program in talks with the U.S. in return for the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its right…
Little Progress on Ending the Shutdown
Punchbowl News: “The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has now reached 10 days with no end in sight…” “Trump administration officials told us that they’re willing to codify…
Why Trump Is Doubling Down on Tariffs
No matter what the Supreme Court says, Donald Trump isn’t backing down on tariffs. Even after the Court ruled that his use of emergency powers to wage a global trade…
New Dutch Coalition Government Gets Youngest Premier
“Dutch King Willem-Alexander has sworn in a new minority Dutch coalition government led by the Netherlands’ youngest-ever prime minister, who will have to use all his bridge-building skills to pass…
Trump Confuses Everyone with Hospital Boat to Greenland
“President Donald Trump’s announcement over the weekend that he would be sending a ‘great hospital boat’ to Greenland to care for the Arctic island’s neglected sick is — like many…
North Korea’s Ruling Party Re-Elects Kim Jong Un
“North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party re-elected Kim Jong Un as general secretary at a party congress meeting on Sunday, state media said, a move seen as underlining his absolute grip…
South Carolina Democrats Enlist Joe Biden
“South Carolina Democrats are enlisting former President Biden to try to save the state’s place as the first contest in the party’s next presidential primary,” Axios reports. Save to Favorites
Secret Report Found Gaza Cost Kamala Harris Votes
“Top Democratic officials who worked on the party’s still-secret autopsy of the 2024 election concluded that Kamala Harris lost significant support because of the Biden administration’s approach to the war…
Tariffs Are a Wild Card for the Economy Again
“Before Friday, President Trump’s tariffs, after months of on-again, off-again turbulence, had seemed to finally steady. Now, with the bulk of Trump’s tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, and…
Mayhem Rocks Mexico After Cartel Boss Is Killed
“The Mexican government said it killed the nation’s most wanted cartel boss on Sunday, setting off a wave of fires and violence across the country as cartel operatives sought to…
