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Brother and Sister Compete for Same State Senate Seat
“Randolph Bracy and LaVon Bracy Davis are taking sibling rivalry to a new level as the brother and sister run against each other in a race for a Florida state…
Netanyahu Decided on War with Iran Last Year
“In the fall, long before President Donald Trump embarked on an effort to resolve concerns over Iran’s nuclear program through negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already set Israel on…
Talking with Julie Mason
It’s always great to talk with Julie Mason on her fantastic radio show. We discussed the New York City mayor’s race, the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” and the conflict with…
Trump Claims War with Iran Is Over
“Only hours after Iran unsuccessfully fired missiles at the U.S. base in Qatar, President Trump is claiming in a Truth Social post that a cease-fire has been reached between Israel…
Supreme Court Allows Deportations to Third Countries
“The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the Trump administration to swiftly deport foreigners to countries where they have no previous ties,” Politico reports. “The justices lifted an…
GOP Works to Salvage Cuts to Anti-Hunger Program
“Senate Republicans believe they can salvage tens of billions of dollars in spending cuts across the country’s largest anti-hunger program to help pay for the GOP megabill by making language…
New York City Mayoral Race Attracts Many New Voters
“More than double the number of New Yorkers cast ballots during the nine days of early voting compared to four years ago, including a substantial number of first-time voters,” Gothamist…
Trump Calls for Ending War in Iran
President Trump thanked Iran for giving “early notice” on its retaliatory missile attack, and called for ending the war between Israel and Iran, Axios reports. Trump’s post, in which he…
Big Majority Worried Iran Might Target U.S. Citizens
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 79% of Americans surveyed said they worried “that Iran may target U.S. civilians in response to the U.S. airstrikes.” Save to Favorites
Ron Johnson Called to the White House
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), still opposed to Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” is heading to the White House Monday to discuss the legislation with the president, Politico reports. Save to…
Quote of the Day
“Tell you what, six months in, six months in, Steve, and here we are, turning back on the campaign promises, and we bombed Iran on behalf of Israel. Yes, it…
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Murkowski Wants to Slow Down on GOP Megabill
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) thinks the Senate is rushing on President Trump’s budget bill, and is asking why her colleagues are “afraid” of conference negotiations, Axios reports. Said Murkowski: “Why…
Biden’s Doctor to Testify Before House Committee
Kevin O’Connor, former President Joe Biden’s doctor, has agreed to appear before the House Oversight Committee on July 9 for a transcribed interview, NBC News reports. Save to Favorites
Iran Gave Advance Warning of Retaliatory Attack
New York Times: “Three Iranian officials familiar with the plans said that Iran gave advanced notice that attacks were coming, as a way to minimize casualties. The officials said Iran…
Attacking Iran Without Congress’ Blessing
Conor Friedersdorf: “Recall the last time that the United States began a war this consequential: George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq. Prior to invading, on October 10, 2002, Bush secured…
Iran Launched the Same Number of Missiles as the U.S.
“Iran said its Monday night missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on its nuclear sites this weekend,…
‘I Love the New York City Mayoral Race’
Jeffrey Blehar: “A confession: I love every single thing about this year’s New York City mayoral race. I read every story about it, hang on every update or embarrassing photograph…
Trump Violated the War Powers Act
Reason: “In addition to violating the Constitution, the air strikes also violate the War Powers Act. Section 3 of that legislation requires that ‘the President in every possible instance shall…
Israel Gave Warning Calls to Top Iranian Generals
“In the hours after Israel launched its first wave of strikes against Iran on June 13, killing top military leaders and nuclear scientists, Israeli intelligence operatives launched a covert campaign…
