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Rubio Expels South Africa’s U.S. Ambassador
“As he flew back from the Group of 7 allies meeting in Canada on Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio made an announcement that essentially expelled South Africa’s ambassador to…
Democrats Fume at Chuck Schumer
“Chuck Schumer is facing one of the most perilous moments of his Senate leadership career,” Politico reports. “The Senate minority leader came under heavy fire for the second straight day…
Trump Accuses News Media of Illegal Behavior
“President Donald Trump launched some of his harshest attacks yet on the media on Friday, using a speech at the Department of Justice to baselessly accuse outlets including CNN of…
Consumers Are Starting to Crack
NBC News: “Across earnings calls and investor presentations in recent weeks, retailers and other consumer-facing businesses warned that first-quarter sales were coming in softer than expected and the rest of…
Senate Votes to Avert Shutdown
The Senate cleared a key procedural hurdle on the House-passed continuing resolution, putting the chamber on a path to averting a midnight shutdown, Reuters reports. Ten Democrats voted with Minority…
Trump Uses Justice Department Speech to Vent
President Trump used his Justice Department speech to vent years of frustration and grievance against the department and the FBI — agencies he said had been run by “a corrupt…
J.D. Vance Expects a TikTok Deal
Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence Friday that a deal to sell TikTok and keep the social media app running in the U.S. would largely be in place by an…
Justices to Hear Case on Birthright Citizenship
“The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon requested responses from states and groups that have challenged the constitutionality of the president’s order ending birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants…
More Than 50 Universities Under Investigation
The U.S. Department of Education has launched investigations into 52 universities in 41 states, accusing the schools of using “racial preferences and stereotypes in education programs and activities,” the AP…
Trump Demands Control of Department at Columbia
“The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the Ivy League school unless it cedes control of an international studies…
It’s Trump’s Justice Department Now
“President Donald Trump’s choice of Pam Bondi to be attorney general last fall prompted sighs of relief in some Democratic and legal circles,” NBC News reports. “Bondi was seen as…
Trump Asks Justices to Curb Lower Courts
“President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to eliminate a key tool that lower courts have used to block various aspects of his agenda,” Politico reports. “In an emergency…
Hakeem Jeffries Opens Rift with Chuck Schumer
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) opened a massive rift with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Punchbowl News reports. Jeffries returned to the Capitol after his party’s retreat to…
Mark Kelly Ditches His Tesla
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) announced he’s getting rid of his Tesla Model S, saying the car felt like “a rolling billboard” advertising Elon Musk. Said Kelly: “Elon Musk kind of…
Tim Walz to Hold Town Hall in Wisconsin Swing District
“Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will return to a Wisconsin battleground House district next week as part of a multi-state tour to highlight Republicans who have stopped holding in-person town halls…
Sununu Won’t Rule Out Senate Bid
Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) is keeping the door open to a possible Republican run next year in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D), Fox…
Nancy Mace Sued for Defamation
“One of the four men accused of being a sexual predator by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is suing the South Carolina congresswoman for defamation and libel, contending she knowingly made…
Michigan Swing Voters Have Regrets
“Most Michigan swing voters in our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups said that although they voted for President Trump in November, they have objections, frustrations and fears about his behavior since…
House Democrats Work to Derail Schumer
“House Democrats from across the party’s ideological spectrum — united in their fury at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) — are engaged in a campaign to get Senate Democrats…
A Few Thoughts on Chuck Schumer
In the end, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) caved. He announced last night he would vote to advance Republicans’ six-month funding bill that passed the House to avert a…
