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Is Epstein the New Russiagate?
Nate Silver makes the case that the media is more interested than the public in Jeffrey Epstein case. Save to Favorites
FCC to Investigate Comcast
FCC chair Brendan Carr “has launched a formal inquiry into Comcast and NBCUniversal, citing rising concerns about the network’s treatment of local broadcast affiliates and potential violations of federal regulations,”…
Trump Announces 25% Tariff Rate for India
President Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports from India and levy “a penalty” on the country for buying military equipment and energy from Russia,…
Trump Says He Could Take Over Sanctuary Cities
President Trump suggested he could impose martial law to take control of sanctuary cities that refuse to comply with federal immigration laws, the Daily Mail reports. He also implied that…
Economy Grew at 3% Rate in Second Quarter
“The U.S. economy returned to growth in the second quarter after contracting in the first, largely due to trade swings,” the Wall Street Journal reports. New York Times: “On the…
Trump Envoy Heads to Israel
“White House envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Israel on Wednesday to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza,” Axios reports. “This is Witkoff’s first trip to Israel in…
Nearly Half Think Trump Was Involved in Epstein’s Crimes
A new Economist/YouGov poll finds nearly half of all Americans believe President Trump was an Jeffrey Epstein accomplice in his sex trafficking crimes, 46% to 32%. Another 23% weren’t sure….
GOP House Committee Chair Has Yet to Issue Subpoena
“A week after a House Oversight subcommittee voted to subpoena the Justice Department for records related to Jeffrey Epstein, the chairman of the full committee still hasn’t issued the order,”…
Two Biden Aides to Testify on His Possible Mental Decline
“Two more of Joe Biden’s top White House aides are set to appear before the House Oversight Committee for scheduled interviews this week as part of the Republican-led panel’s intensifying…
Senate Democrats Try to Force Release of Epstein Files
“Senate Democrats on Wednesday moved to compel the Trump administration to release material connected to the investigation into the accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, invoking a little-known law in a…
Jerry Nadler Gets a Young Primary Challenger
“Rep. Jerry Nadler, the dean of the New York congressional delegation, is getting a primary challenger for next year — and it’s not from the Democratic Socialists of America,” CNN…
How Europe Took Trump for a Ride
Paul Krugman: “Like many U.S. institutions, the European Union has abysmally failed the Trump test. The EU is an economic superpower and could have retaliated effectively against Trump’s illegal tariffs…
How Democrats Are Annoying Their Most Loyal Voters
Dan Pfeiffer: “Whenever Trump does something terrible, the party, its PACs, and its candidates try to turn that anger into dollars. In recent months, I’ve received fundraising texts after Trump…
Epstein Jail Video Shows Discrepancies
A CBS News investigation of the Jeffrey Epstein jail video reveals “the recording doesn’t provide a clear view of the entrance to Epstein’s cell block — one of several contradictions…
Democratic Governors See a 2028 Nominee
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore “have emerged as early favorites among their peers” to run for president in 2028, Jonathan Martin reports. “Each was born in…
Generals Nominated for New Posts Must Meet With Trump
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has begun requiring that nominees for four-star-general positions meet with President Trump before their nominations are finalized, in a departure from past practice, said three current…
Americans Brace for Price Hikes
“President Donald Trump is getting his tariffs. Companies are making it clear how they intend to deal with it – passing them on to American consumers,” Reuters reports. “Throughout the…
The E.U. Wooed Trump With Flashy but Flimsy Numbers
“When Donald Trump unveiled his trade deal with the European Union on Sunday night, he fixated on its size. And when the White House later released a fact sheet on…
Countries Scramble to Strike Trade Deals With Trump
“With less than a week left for dozens of countries to negotiate trade deals with the Trump administration to avoid tariffs, some of America’s trading partners are in last-minute negotiations…
Texas Democrats May Flee State to Block Redistricting
“As Republicans in Texas move full steam ahead with a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts, Democrats are privately mulling their options, including an expensive and legally dicey quorum…
