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Trump to Reduce Tariffs on Coffee, Bananas
“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the Trump administration would soon unveil reductions in import duties on coffee, bananas and other foods — taking action after voter anger over the…
Jeffrey Epstein Alleged Trump Knew of His Conduct
House Democrats released emails in which Jeffrey Epstein wrote that President Trump had “spent hours at my house” with one of Epstein’s victims, among other messages that suggested that the…
BBC Holds Surprise Board Meeting to Discuss Trump Threat
The BBC board held an unexpected meeting on Wednesday as the British broadcaster stares down a legal threat from President Trump, CNN reports.Save to Favorites
Penny Phaseout Rattles Retailers
“President Donald Trump’s decision earlier this year to halt production of the U.S. penny is rippling through the economy faster than expected, triggering widespread shortages of the one-cent coin and…
White House Weighs Trump Speeches on Affordability
“President Donald Trump’s advisers have had conversations about him traveling the country to give economy-focused speeches as they privately weigh a number of strategies to improve his standing on the…
Americans Are Anxious Over Jobs Too
“Voter frustration over affordability fueled Democratic wins in last week’s state and local elections, and on top of that, Americans are becoming uneasy about the job market too,” Bloomberg reports….
Newsom in the Spotlight at the Climate Conference
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California cast himself as the “stable and reliable” American partner to the world, called a reported White House proposal to open offshore drilling in the waters…
Trump’s Lying Spree About Inflation
From the New York Times: “Mr. Trump risks being in a similar position as his predecessor, defending his record by pointing to statistics that don’t capture a troubling reality that…
Trump to Dine with Top Bankers
President Trump will hold a private dinner at the White House at 7:30 p.m. with top financial executives including Steve Schwarzman, Jamie Dimon, Marc Rowan and Larry Fink, Politico reports….
Polling Memo Says Graham Platner Would Lose
“Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s social media history is a major general election liability, a new Democratic polling memo warns,” Politico reports. “The survey, conducted on behalf of the Democratic…
Progressive Likely to Be Next Seattle Mayor
“Katie Wilson, a staple of Seattle’s progressive politics, who for years toiled behind the scenes of City Hall in pursuit of higher taxes on Amazon and stronger regulations for renters,…
Quote of the Day
“Don’t forget, MAGA was my idea. MAGA was nobody else’s idea. I know what MAGA wants better than anybody else.” — President Trump, in an interview with Fox News. Save…
Mikie Sherrill Has Advice for Democrats
“Mikie Sherrill has advice for her fellow Democrats heading into the 2026 elections: follow the lead I set in New Jersey to win again,” Politico reports. “A new campaign memo…
The Fault Lines Facing Both Parties
Playbook: “With the off-year elections out of the way and a seismic government shutdown due to end tonight, we’re about to enter a new phase of the political cycle. And…
House GOP Needs All Members for Shutdown Vote
Punchbowl News: “House Republican leadership needs to make sure that all of their 219 members are in town. With a two-vote margin, Johnson and Republicans will have no votes to…
Trump Says U.S. Needs to Import Some Workers
President Trump said in an interview that H-1B skilled worker visas are necessary because “you don’t have certain talents” in the U.S., Axios reports. Save to Favorites
Ukraine Faces ‘Huge Problems’ Finding Soldiers
“Ukraine is facing a worsening shortage of soldiers as record numbers of men flee to Europe, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko warned in an interview,” Politico reports. Save to Favorites
Fed Is Increasingly Torn Over a December Rate Cut
“The path for interest-rate cuts has been clouded by an emerging split within the central bank with little precedent during Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s nearly eight-year tenure,” the Wall…
Jack Schlossberg to Seek Jerry Nadler’s Seat
“Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, said he would run for the congressional seat being vacated by Representative Jerrold Nadler, joining the crowded Democratic primary in an influential…
What if Democrats’ Shutdown Loss Turns Out to Be a Win?
“The votes by a handful of Democratic senators this week to end a government shutdown without key concessions from Republicans have left the party bruised and divided, struggling to explain…
