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The Democratic Pendulum
Paul Rosenzweig: “In this first year of his second term, President Donald Trump has claimed broad powers to unilaterally restructure much of how the U.S. government functions. Some of these…
Republicans Hope Voters Don’t Notice They Fled
House Republicans may be heading into recess, but history suggests political anger doesn’t take a vacation. GOP leaders abruptly reversed course this week, canceling plans to stay in session through…
The Desperation of Donald Trump’s Posts
Charlie Warzel: “Summer weekends in America are good for lots of things: baseball games, cookouts, farmers’ markets, sipping a bev next to a lake. Or, if you’re President Donald Trump:…
Silicon Valley’s Bet on Trump Starts to Pay Off
“Silicon Valley’s risky bet on President Donald Trump is starting to pay dividends,” the Washington Post reports. “The White House on Wednesday plans to reveal how it will position the…
Trump Is Caught In a Web of His Own Making
Fast Company: “What happens when you spend decades seeding salacious stories about evil lurking in the halls of power, demanding evidence to prove basic truths, and questioning the veracity of…
Young Voters Turn on Trump
A new YouGov poll finds President Trump’s net approval with young people at -40, down from roughly even at the start of his term. Save to Favorites
Losing by Winning
“President Trump, in terms of raw accomplishments, crushed his first six months in historic ways. Massive tax cuts. Record-low border crossings. Surging tariff revenue. Stunning air strikes in Iran. Modest…
Trump Claims He’ll Slash Drug Prices By 1400%
President Trump vowed to reduce drug prices by as much as 1400% – “a number which would require drug companies to pay Americans to take them,” Mediaite reports. Said Trump:…
House Freedom Caucus Losing Influence
“The House Freedom Caucus has a reputation for wreaking havoc. But the far-right group is falling flat in Donald Trump’s Washington,” Punchbowl News reports. “After ultimately succumbing to Trump and…
Trump Claims Epstein Scandal Has Boosted His Approval
At a reception with members of Congress last night, President Trump claimed that the festering scandal regarding the Epstein files had actually made his poll numbers improve, Mediaite reports. Said…
Leaked Letter Says Pete Hegseth Not Qualified
“An effort is under way among some Pentagon officials to denounce Pete Hegseth as unfit to serve as Defense Secretary,“ the Daily Mail reports. Drafts of a letter have been…
Mike Lawler Will Seek Re-Election to House
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) “plans to seek re-election in his crucial Hudson Valley swing seat next year rather than run for governor,” the New York Times reports. “Mr. Lawler had…
Beto O’Rourke Regrets Not Going Negative
Beto O’Rourke told The Bulwark that he regrets not running negative ads against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) in their U.S. Senate race. Save to Favorites
Virginia Governor’s Race Has Republicans Reeling
Jonathan Martin: “The convergence of paltry fundraising, weak polling and a candidate seen as incapable of fixing either has some in the RGA’s orbit unenthused, I’m told, about giving much…
Susan Collins Won’t Back Emil Bove
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) will oppose Emil Bove’s bid to serve on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, NBC News reports. Save to Favorites
Trump Pauses Student Loan Forgiveness
“Without much notice, the Education Department has suspended student loan forgiveness under a long-standing repayment plan, offering no timeline for resumption and little explanation for the decision,” the Washington Post…
Showdown in New Jersey Over Top Federal Prosecutor
“The leadership of the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey was thrown into confusion on Tuesday as top Justice Department officials pushed back after federal judges in the state moved…
Goldman Sachs Is Getting Worried About the Economy
“The U.S. economy is headed into a period of noticeably slower growth thanks to the tariff impact on inflation and, by consequence, consumer spending, according to Goldman Sachs,” CNBC reports….
White House Plans Second Rescissions Package
“The White House plans to introduce another rescissions package soon that will include cuts to education funding,” the Daily Signal reports. “It is unclear what the rescissions package will cut…
Quote of the Day
“I don’t suppose that this is the number-one issue for voters in America by any stretch, but it may be the number-one issue for the loudest voters. It’s very clear…
