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Trump Says He Has a Tariff Deal With European Union
“President Trump said he reached a trade agreement on Sunday with the European Union, avoiding a damaging trade war with the U.S.’s largest trading partner and marking his biggest deal…
Democrats Debate a Kamala Harris Run for Governor
CNN: “As Harris deliberates on whether she should run for governor or hold out for another potential presidential bid, California Democrats are quietly asking themselves the same question. Her critics…
Republicans Have a Doug Mastriano Problem
“President Donald Trump’s team is worried it has a Doug Mastriano problem on its hands,” Politico reports. “Trump’s advisers privately fear the far-right firebrand could cost Republicans the elusive Pennsylvania…
Trump’s Tariffs Kick in on August 1
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said there will be no more extensions on tariff deadlines, and they will go into force as scheduled on August 1, Axios reports. Save to Favorites
Trump Embraces Intervention in the Economy
“The Trump administration has taken direct stakes in companies on a scale rarely seen in the U.S. outside wartime or economic crisis, pushing a Republican Party that traditionally championed free-market…
Can Mamdani’s Message Play Outside New York?
“In the glow of Zohran Mamdani’s convincing win in the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City, a common narrative has emerged to explain his ascendance. He was a master…
Trump Has a Real Problem with Independents
G. Elliot Morris: “It’s hard to characterize just how bad 29% approval with independents is. You can explain the number in a couple of ways: First, 29% is somewhere between…
Collins Fights White House Over Billions in Frozen Funds
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) says the Trump administration is pushing the limits of its constitutional powers in clawing back money approved by Congress, the Wall Street Journal reports. Save to…
Quote of the Day
“I think 20 years was a pittance. I think she should have a life sentence at least.” — Speaker Mike Johnson, on NBC News, saying he opposes a pardon for…
Voters Aren’t Sold on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Tax Law
Wall Street Journal Poll: “Overall, the law drew 42% support and 52% opposition, performing slightly worse than Trump himself in the poll. It generated negative marks from 94% of Democrats,…
Trump Ignites Chain Reaction with Redistricting Gamble
“The Trump White House is pushing ahead with an extraordinary effort to game the system by redrawing congressional maps ahead of the midterms. Democrats are finding it tricky to fight…
Trump Hides Cost of ‘Free’ Air Force One
“President Trump makes no secret of his displeasure over the cost of renovating the Federal Reserve headquarters — around $2.5 billion, or even higher by the president’s accounting,” the New…
Trump to Meet with Europe’s Top Official
“President Trump was expected to hold talks on Sunday in Scotland with Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, as the possibility of a damaging trans-Atlantic trade war…
Trump Is Greeted by Protesters in Scotland
“As President Trump golfed Saturday at his course in Turnberry, Scotland, hundreds of protesters took to the streets to denounce his presence in Britain, opposing the administration’s policies on immigration,…
Hegseth Told to Stop Polygraph Tests
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of polygraph tests to search for people leaking information to the news media was stopped at the direction of the White House after a senior…
Democrats Welcome Elon Musk’s Third Party Threat
“Elon Musk is promising to shake up the midterms with his own political party. Democrats aren’t sweating it,” Politico reports. “Musk’s yet-unfulfilled plans to form an ‘America Party’ could threaten…
DOGE Looks to Slash Regulations
“The U.S. DOGE Service is using a new artificial intelligence tool to slash federal regulations, with the goal of eliminating half of Washington’s regulatory mandates by the first anniversary of…
David Valadao Battles Backlash
“When Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) was knocked out of office in 2018, Democrats around the country were riding a wave of backlash against President Donald Trump and the GOP’s attempts…
Ronny Jackson Floats Senate Bid in Texas
Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) met with the White House recently about the possibility of jumping into the Texas senate race, Semafor reports. Save to Favorites
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