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Trump Nixed Plan to Kill Iran’s Ayatollah
President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan in recent days to kill the Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Reuters reports. Save to Favorites
How Amy Coney Barrett Is Confounding the Right
New York Times: “Her influence — measured by how often she is on the winning side — is rising. … Overall, her assumption of the seat once held by Justice…
Quote of the Day
“Well, considering that I’m the one that developed ‘America First,’ and considering that the term wasn’t used until I came along, I think I’m the one that decides that.” —…
Trump Says He Made $600 Million Last Year
President Trump disclosed over $600 million in income and $1.6 billion in assets in a new financial disclosure, the Washington Post reports. Save to Favorites
Trump’s FAA Pick Falsely Claimed Pilot License
“President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration long described himself in his official biography as being certified to fly aircraft commercially — but records examined by Politico…
Political Violence Is Becoming Almost Routine
New York Times: “Slowly but surely, political violence has moved from the fringes to an inescapable reality. Violent threats and even assassinations, attempted or successful, have become part of the…
Yes, They’re Going After Medicare Too
Jonathan Cohn: “One reason is the bill’s projected fiscal effects. Thanks to all the tax cuts, the legislation would likely increase deficits enough to trigger automatic spending reductions that, under…
Inside Trump’s Backtrack on Immigration
“For months, Trump administration officials have been adamant about targeting all the millions of immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, regardless of their work or taxpaying status,” Axios reports….
Melania Appears to Doze Off During Trump’s Parade
Daily Beast: “Commenters on social media were quick to note that at several points throughout the parade, First Lady Melania Trump appeared to almost be dozing off, or at least…
Inside Trump’s Turnaround on Immigration Raids
New York Times: “President Trump’s decision to pause most raids targeting farms and hospitality workers took many inside the White House by surprise. It came after intensive lobbying by his…
Ocasio-Cortez Rallies Against Cuomo ‘Gerontocracy’
“Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ratcheted up the stakes in the New York City mayor’s race Saturday night during a rally for contender Zohran Mamdani, framing the contest as a referendum on…
Israel, Iran Trade Blows for With No Sign of Letup
“Israel and Iran continued intense bombardments on one another’s territories for the third day, with no sign of a reprieve and growing concerns over a wider conflict in one of…
Trump Considers Adding 36 Countries to Travel Ban
“The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration…
Fox News Hosts Gushed Over the Military Parade
New York Times: “Over the course of the three-hour event, which was held to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday — it happened to be Mr. Trump’s 79th birthday, too —…
Eight Chaotic Days Shake Trump’s Grip on Presidency
“President Trump began the week of his 79th birthday reeling from his explosive public breakup with Elon Musk,” Axios reports. “He ended it with tanks in the capital, Marines in…
Israel Urges U.S. to Join War with Iran
“Israel has asked the Trump administration over the past 48 hours to join the war with Iran in order to eliminate its nuclear program,” Axios reports. “Israel lacks the bunker…
Israel Smuggled Drone Parts to Attack Iran From Within
Wall Street Journal: “Israel had spent months smuggling in parts for hundreds of quadcopter drones rigged with explosives—in suitcases, trucks and shipping containers—as well as munitions that could be fired…
Elected Officials Worry That Attacks Will Escalate
“Republican and Democratic politicians are warning about rising violence targeting elected officials in the aftermath of a series of attacks, including the killing of a state official in Minnesota on…
‘No Kings’ Rallies Draw Big Crowds
“Americans turned out en masse in communities across the country Saturday, raucously pushing back on what they see as President Donald Trump’s widening authoritarianism, attacks on immigrants and deep cuts…
An Underwhelming Military Parade
New York Times: “For an event that relied on mesmerizing production and an awe factor for spectators, a number of logistical obstacles and muted enthusiasm were palpable on the ground.”…
