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Musk Says ‘Destiny of Humanity’ Rests on Wisconsin
Elon Musk framed Tuesday’s election for Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court in nothing less than apocalyptic terms, telling a crowd in Green Bay that the vote could ultimately swing control of…
Trump Says He’s Agreed to Meet with Bill Maher
“President Donald Trump said he has agreed to meet with perennial critic Bill Maher as a favor to their shared friend, Kid Rock,” The Wrap reports. Said Trump: “I got…
The Hidden Trend Behind Latinos’ Shift Toward Trump
“Underlying the 2024 election results was a subtle trend that could signal a dramatic reshaping of the electorate: a surge in ticket-splitting among Latino voters who shifted sharply toward Donald…
Reciprocal Tariffs Set to Start With All Countries
“President Donald Trump said he plans to start his reciprocal tariff push with ‘all countries,’ tamping down speculation that he could limit the initial scope of tariffs set to be…
Mike Waltz Is Losing Support Inside the White House
“President Trump has decided for now not to fire his national security adviser over the revelation that he included a journalist on a group text chat to discuss and execute…
Democrats Who Are Fighting Against Trump in Court
“As Democrats struggle to find their bearings after President Trump’s return to the White House, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes isn’t looking for common ground like some Democrats in Washington….
Trump Team Weighs Broader, Higher Tariffs
“The Trump administration is scrambling to determine the specifics of its new tariff agenda ahead of its self-imposed deadline of Wednesday, weighing options as the president has promised to remake…
Trump Boasts About Getting Back at Opponents
“President Donald Trump is using the power of the federal government to intimidate or neuter potential sources of opposition to him: The legal establishment, academia and prominent cultural institutions, the…
Majority Say Trump Too Focused on Tariffs
After a week that brought tough economic news and polling showing Americans’ views of the economy are still sour, a new CBS News poll finds 55% of Americans say President…
Trump Won’t Rule Out Third Term
President Trump did not rule out the possibility of seeking a third term in the White House, which is prohibited by the Constitution under the 22nd Amendment, telling NBC News…
The Biden Book Deluge
Playbook: “The race to shape Joe Biden’s legacy is on. The former president’s extended orbit is bracing for a steady march of no fewer than four books dropping over the…
The Covid Reckoning Is One-Sided
Jonathan Chait: “The recent fifth anniversary of the onset of the coronavirus pandemic put the difference between the contemporary right and left on stark display. Liberals have engaged in searching…
The Resistance Is Alive
“The resistance of 2025 may not be wearing a pink knitted cap — but it’s alive in town halls, streets, campuses and car dealerships across the country,” Axios reports. “The…
Wall Street Worries About Stagflation
“Economic growth has flatlined so far this year. Inflation has picked up. And consumers expect both to get worse in the months ahead,” Axios reports. “For the moment, it adds…
GOP May Pass Budget Whose Numbers Don’t Match
“President Donald Trump wants action now, unity later, on his legislative agenda. The result is a budget with numbers that don’t match up,” Politico reports. “Republican leaders are expected to…
Trump Officials Say Tax Cuts Will Offset Tariffs
“Trump administration economic officials had mixed message for consumers Sunday: Tariffs won’t raise prices, but even if they do you’ll be fine when we cut taxes,” Axios reports. “The administration…
Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran
President Trump threatened Iran with bombings and secondary tariffs if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program, Reuters reports. Said Trump: “If they don’t…
White House Takes Over Briefing Room Seating Chart
“The White House plans to impose its own seating chart for reporters in the briefing room in coming weeks, taking over a function long managed by the reporters themselves through…
Trump Roars Down Multiple Paths of Retribution
Associated Press: “The episode showed not only Trump’s use of the power of the presidency to police dissent and punish adversaries but also his success in extracting concessions from law…
Bennet Says the Democratic Brand Is for the Elites
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) told NBC News the Democratic Party’s brand “is really problematic.” Said Bennet: “I think that it is a brand that it’s associated with New York and…
