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BBC Defends Reporting on Charlie Kirk’s Killing
The BBC rejected complaints about its coverage of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, saying its reporting was “proportionate and appropriate,” Deadline reports. Save to Favorites
News Media Pushes Back at Pentagon Restrictions
Oliver Darcy: “Inside the halls of the Pentagon, reporters are wondering: Will this be their last week reporting from the building? Last Friday, the Pete Hegseth–led Department of Defense notified…
Russia Is Helping Prepare China to Attack Taiwan
“Russia has agreed to equip and train a Chinese airborne battalion and share its expertise in airdropping armored vehicles that analysts say could boost Beijing’s capacity to seize Taiwan, according…
Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid
ProPublica: “The records show that Noem quickly expedited more than $11 million of federal money to rebuild a historic pier in Naples, Florida, after she was contacted by a major…
The Escalator Investigator
Stephen Colbert investigated President Trump’s claim of “triple sabotage” during his United Nations appearance this week. Save to Favorites
Trump Is Pretty Much on His Own Now
Businessweek: “The theme of this year’s United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York is ‘Better Together.’ It’s a tag line that’s typical of the UN’s painstaking messaging by committee:…
Jumping the Shark
The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live for members. Did Republicans jump the shark on free speech? Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and…
Most Americans Say Country’s Best Days Are Behind It
“For the first time in nearly a decade of polling, more than half of Americans say the country’s best days are already behind it. Three-quarters think the country’s political system…
Disengaged Voters Are the Key to Winning Future Elections
“A consensus opinion has emerged about President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election: Disengaged voters were critical,” CNN reports. “With partisans deeply dug in, and views of the parties…
Why It Will Be Tough to Convict James Comey
New York Times: “Getting an indictment is relatively easy for prosecutors, who have a lot of sway over grand juries. Winning at trial is much harder, and in the Comey…
Trump Orders Broad Effort to Root Out Liberal Groups
“President Trump on Thursday ordered his administration to investigate what he claimed were rich people and organizations funding left-wing political violence around the country, citing the recent assassination of the…
Epstein Estate Turns Over New Documents
“The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has received new materials from the estate of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,” Politico reports. “The delivery of documents comes in response…
Fact of the Day
Punchbowl News: “Hakeem Jeffries has absolutely no relationship with Trump. The two have never met. In fact, Democrats say Trump has never even uttered Jeffries’ name.” Save to Favorites
Mamdani Up By 20 Points
A new Suffolk University poll in New York City finds Zohran Mamdani (D) leading the mayoral race with 45%, followed by Andrew Cuomo (I) at 25%, Curtis Sliwa (R) at…
Nigel Farage on Track to Become UK Prime Minister
“Nigel Farage would be in pole position to become the UK’s next prime minister if an election were held tomorrow, according to new polling which shows his upstart Reform party…
Lawmakers Are Scared
“Congress is on track to spend more than $1 billion on the budget for the U.S. Capitol Police for the first time in history, with even fiscal conservatives pushing for…
Comey’s Son-in-Law Resigns
“James Comey’s son-in-law, Troy A. Edwards, Jr., resigned Thursday night from his position as a senior national security prosecutor shortly after the former FBI director was indicted,” CNN reports. Save…
Trump Would Accelerate Priorities in Shutdown
“A memo from the White House budget office telling federal agencies to prepare plans for mass firings should the government shut down signaled a dramatic escalation in a funding staredown…
Russ Vought’s ‘Trademark Chaos’ Shakes Up Showdown Fight
“Russ Vought careened into the escalating government shutdown fight this week, threatening mass layoffs of federal workers if Democrats don’t capitulate to President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans,” Politico reports….
Comey Responds to Indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey put out a video after his indictment saying he and his family “have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald…
