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Three Centrist Women in a Group Chat Lead Democrats
“They jumped into politics in President Donald Trump’s first term. They ascended to Congress with similar résumés. They text all the time in a group chat,” the Washington Post reports….
Senate Begins Its ‘Byrd Bath’
Punchbowl News: “The Senate Finance Committee is beginning its ‘Byrd Bath’ process to litigate tax and health provisions with the Senate parliamentarian. This is to ensure compliance with the Byrd…
GOP Lawmaker Claims He Was ‘Run Off the Road’
Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) claimed that he was “run off the road” by an aggressor with a Palestinian flag in his home state of Ohio, drawing condemnations from across the…
Israel’s War May Cost Hundreds of Millions of Dollars a Day
“Israel’s conflict with Iran is costing the country hundreds of millions of dollars a day, according to early estimates, a price tag that could constrain Israel’s ability to conduct a…
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Poised for More Power
“Israeli strikes have taken direct aim at the backbone of its enemy’s military power: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “But the attacks are also increasing…
Democrats Need More Hobbies
David Litt: “For most of my adult life, I worked in and around Democratic politics, and my hobby was work. Then, in 2022, I started taking surf lessons and got…
Juneteenth Goes Uncelebrated at White House
“Juneteenth, the holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States, has been celebrated at the White House each June 19 since it was enshrined into law four…
It’s Always Two Weeks
President Trump said Thursday he’ll decide “within the next two weeks” whether to launch a military strike against Iran. If that phrase sounds familiar, it should. Join now to continue…
Bannon Visits the White House
Steve Bannon was spotted entering the White House, the New York Daily News reports. Save to Favorites
Kamala Harris Asked Mark Cuban to be Considered for VP
Mark Cuban told The Bulwark that Vice President Kamala Harris’s team had asked him to submit vetting materials to be considered for vice president during the 2024 campaign, but he…
Russia Warns Against Regime Change in Iran
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sky News that said Russia would react “very negatively” if Israel were to assassinate Iran’s leader with U.S. assistance. Peskov said regime change in Iran…
Biden Shares Message of Unity at Juneteenth Celebration
“Former President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday at a historic Black church in Texas, calling for Americans to come together to push the country forward,” CNN reports. Said Biden:…
Trump Buys Himself Time
“President Trump’s sudden announcement that he could take up to two weeks to decide whether to plunge the United States into the heart of the Israel-Iran conflict is being advertised…
Court Lets Trump Keep Control of California Guard
“A federal appeals court on Thursday night allowed President Trump to maintain command of the California National Guard in response to the Los Angeles protests, blocking a lower court that…
Latino Trump Voters Still Back the President
“Some divides are emerging among swing-state Latinos who voted for President Donald Trump when it comes to his approach to mass deportations, according to new focus group conversations with some…
Big Majority Don’t Want U.S. to Attack Iran
A new Economist/YouGov poll finds 60% of Americans think the U.S. military should not get involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran. Only 16% support U.S. military action, and…
Trump Will Decide on Iran Attack Within Two Weeks
President Trump said Thursday he will decide whether the United States will attack Iran “within the next two weeks,” adding in a statement that “there’s a substantial chance of negotiations…
Dodgers Deny ICE Access to Stadium Grounds
The Los Angeles Dodgers said Thursday they denied Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents entry to their stadium grounds, The Hill reports. Save to Favorites
Bloomberg Pours More Cash Into Cuomo’s Super PAC
“Mike Bloomberg’s vast wealth is continuing to power Andrew Cuomo’s front-running mayoral bid,” Politico reports. “The billionaire former mayor contributed $3.3 million to a super PAC supporting Cuomo’s attempted comeback…
China Rolled Trump in Latest Trade Negotiations
“President Donald Trump may have touted the latest trade deal between the US and China as a win for America. But it’s Chinese leaders who have walked away with an…
