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Bonus Quote of the Day
“A tyrannical theocracy has shut down the internet for an entire country so the world can’t see the brutal tactics it plans to use to crush a free Iran. In…
Sour on the Senate
For generations, the U.S. Senate has been treated as the summit of the political career ladder — the place ambitious politicians arrive, not the place they leave. Consider this: Join…
Jesse Ventura Flirts with Comeback Bid
Jesse Ventura, the former wrestling star who was elected Minnesota governor in 1998, said that he was thinking about running for governor again, KMSP reports. Said Ventura: “I did one…
Quote of the Day
“If I were you, Mr. President, I would kill the leadership that are killing the people.” — Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), on Fox News, urging President Trump to kill Iran’s…
Democrats Get Their Candidate in Alaska
“Democrats are going after Alaska’s Senate race this year, and they’ve landed probably the only candidate that can make it competitive: Mary Peltola,” Semafor reports. New York Times: “Ms. Peltola,…
Supreme Court Could Alter Election Landscape
“The Supreme Court could reshape U.S. elections for years to come as it hears a number of cases with implications for the country’s political landscape,” The Hill reports. “In perhaps…
Nurses Strike Begins in New York City
“The largest nurses strike in New York City history has started after negotiators for five major hospitals and the state nurses union failed to agree to a new contract by…
Iran Edges Closer to a Revolution
“As protesters pour into the streets of Iran night after night, leaders across the region and around the world are grappling with the possibility that the Islamic Republic could be…
Britain in Talks to Step Up Presence in the Arctic
“Britain is in talks with NATO allies about beefing up the west’s military presence in the Arctic as UK premier Sir Keir Starmer seeks to fend off Donald Trump’s threat…
Record Number of Americans Identify as Independents
A new Gallup poll finds the share of American adults who identify as political independents hit a record high of 45% last year, Semafor reports. The increase over the past…
GOP Lawmakers Back Stock-Trading Crackdown
“House Republicans including GOP leaders are lining up behind a stock-trading crackdown that they think is their best shot at addressing long simmering concerns about lawmakers potentially profiting off insider…
Trump’s Affordability Agenda Faces Friction
“President Donald Trump’s newest proposals to tackle Americans’ anxiety about the cost of living are already proving difficult to enact,” Semafor reports. “The president last week announced a pair of…
The Battle Over House Maps Spills Into 2026
New York Times: “As the clock runs out and primary elections approach in the spring, leaders on both sides are looking to squeeze out any advantage and pressuring reluctant lawmakers…
Trump Weighs Options Against Iran
“President Donald Trump is readying for a likely intervention in Iran, as the country cracks down on protestors, with several hundreds reportedly killed and internet access cut off,” CNBC reports….
Trump Pushes Back Against ‘Lame Duck’ Claims
“So much for that lame duck in the White House,” Stephen Collinson writes. “President Donald Trump is doubling down on retribution, global domination and relentless domestic power.” “The first full…
Trump May Veto Extension of Obamacare Subsidies
President Trump said Sunday he may veto a bill to extend Obamacare subsidies if Congress sent one to his desk, Bloomberg reports. Save to Favorites
Congress Braces for Decisive Week as Shutdown Looms
“The clock is ticking down as lawmakers scramble to avoid a government shutdown and determine whether to extend the expired Affordable Care Act subsidies,” Semafor reports. Save to Favorites
Trump Is Trying to Change How the Midterms Are Run
“Five years ago, President Donald Trump pressured Republican county election officials, state lawmakers and members of Congress to find him votes after he lost his reelection bid. Now, he’s seeking…
From ‘Little Marco’ to Trump’s Foreign Policy Enabler
Dexter Filkins: “As Trump lurches from one crisis to another, Rubio — calm, articulate, and capable of projecting a Boy Scout’s earnest charm — justifies his policies, soothes rattled allies,…
Trump Says He’s the Leader of Venezuela
President Trump posted an image on Truth Social that declared him acting president of Venezuela. Save to Favorites
