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Mike Johnson Will Try Again to Kill Proxy Voting
The House Republican leadership is going to add the budget resolution to the rule that failed earlier today — and try to pass it again next week, Punchbowl News reports….
DeSantis Charity Not Complying with State Laws
“One of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ key programs reshaping how the state handles welfare for Floridians has not been complying with state laws governing its oversight, ethics and fundraising,” the Tampa…
Mike Johnson Defeated Over Proxy Voting
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) prevailed in a high-stakes rules showdown against Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), paving the way for the House to allow proxy voting for new and expectant…
Trump Halts Research Funding at Princeton
“Princeton University said the Trump administration has cut funding for research grants, making it the fourth Ivy League school to be targeted by the president,” the Wall Street Journal reports….
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“The FDA as we’ve known it is finished, with most of the leaders with institutional knowledge and a deep understanding of product development and safety no longer employed. I believe…
Rubio Orders Scouring of Social Media for Student Visas
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomats overseas to scrutinize the social media content of some applicants for student and other types of visas, in an effort to ban…
DeSantis Says Special Election Not a Referendum
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday’s special election in the state’s 6th congressional district is not a referendum on President Trump’s first few months back in office, The Hill…
Rahm Emanuel Heads to Wall Street
“Rahm Emanuel, a veteran Democratic leader and political brawler widely seen as a 2028 presidential contender, is coming to Wall Street. Emanuel, who served most recently as Joe Biden’s ambassador…
Candidates Won’t Be Voting In Their Own Special Election
“In an odd quirk of the hotly contested race to succeed National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, neither Republican Randy Fine nor Democrat Josh Weil live in the district they’re hoping…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“He’s made very clear that he’s doing this in the executive branch under his executive authority, and it doesn’t involve Congress in that way. Look, you have to trust the…
Dr. Oz ‘Disavows’ Support for Transgender Care
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) said that he had decided to support the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid because Dr. Oz told him that he would…
Mike Johnson Ignites GOP Fury
“Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) touched off considerable anger from his Republican members Tuesday with his efforts to block lawmakers who are new parents from being able to vote by proxy,”…
Trump’s New Tariffs Will Take Effect Immediately
President Trump’s forthcoming tariffs will take effect right after they are unveiled on Wednesday, CNBC reports. Save to Favorites
Turnout Strong in Wisconsin
New York Times: “Election officials said that early voting turnout had surpassed 600,000 votes, suggesting total turnout could surpass two million. About 1.8 million people voted in the 2023 State…
Cory Booker Staffer Arrested for Carrying a Gun
A staffer for Sen. Cory Booker was arrested Monday by U.S. Capitol Police for carrying a pistol on Capitol grounds without a license, NOTUS reports. Save to Favorites
Wisconsin Race Carries Major Political Implications
Today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election is being closely watched not just as a test of Donald Trump’s political muscle — but also as a proxy for Elon Musk’s growing influence…
How to Save a Democracy
Laura Gamboa: “For democracy to survive, it must be protected. In the past few decades, in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Poland, opposition groups pushed back successfully against…
Federal Workers Get Second Buyout Offer
“Some federal departments are offering employees a second chance to accept a buyout offer, the latest effort to downsize the US government amid a wave of cuts spearheaded by Elon…
Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione
“Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Tuesday that she would seek the death penalty of Luigi Mangione, who was charged with murdering the UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson in front of…
Fauci’s Successor Put on Leave
“Jeanne Marrazzo, Anthony Fauci’s successor at the National Institutes of Health, was placed on administrative leave starting on Tuesday and offered a reassignment to a different part of the US…
