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Ohio Senate Race Shifts Towards Democrats
Cook Political Report: “Democrats have scored a major recruiting victory by convincing former Sen. Sherrod Brown to run again in Ohio just months after he lost reelection.” “But while the…
Florida GOP Removes Deportation Swag
The Republican Party of Florida removed a line of deportation-themed shirts, hats and other tchotchkes for sale on its website that mimicked The Home Depot’s logo, the Miami Herald reports….
Newsmax Pays $67 Million to Settle Defamation Case
“Egregious lies about the 2020 presidential election are going to cost Newsmax $67 million,” CNN reports. “To avert a high-stakes trial, the right-wing cable channel has agreed to pay Dominion…
Trump Wants to Fight Democrats on Crime
“With his efforts to take control of law enforcement in Washington, D.C., this week, President Trump has pushed the issue of crime back to the foreground of American politics,” the…
While China Builds, America Litigates
Dan Wang: “As the Chinese economy surges forward, the U.S. has lost its capacity for physical improvement.” Save to Favorites
Trump’s Putin Gambit Failed
Michael Hirsch: “President Donald Trump drew a lot of flak for inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin onto U.S. soil for the first time in a decade, complete with a red…
The Lucky Break for Democrats in Mamdani’s Landslide
Zohran Mamdani’s victory in June’s Democratic mayoral primary stunned the political world. Just four months earlier, he was polling at one percent. By summer, he had routed three-term former Gov….
Oklahoma Teachers Must Pass a Ideology Test
“Teachers from California and New York who want to work in Oklahoma public schools will be required to pass a certification test to prove they share the state’s conservative political…
Texas Democrats Have Returned Home
“Texas Democrats who left the state to stymie Republicans over redistricting have returned to Austin, ending a two-week standoff over President Donald Trump’s plan to carve out five new GOP…
Pam Bondi’s Power Play
Ruth Marcus profiles Attorney General Pam Bondi, “who may be one of Trump’s most powerful weapons, as she bends nearly every aspect of law enforcement to enable his agenda.” “During…
MSNBC to Drop ‘NBC’ from Branding
MSNBC will rebrand as My Source News Opinion World, or MS NOW, the Wall Street Journal reports. “The shift is part of an effort to distance the network from its…
Russian Tank Flies the American Flag
Drone footage shows a Russian armored vehicle assaulting Ukrainian lines while flying an American flag alongside the Russian tricolor flag. Save to Favorites
Rating the Proposed New California Map
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: “Much like the proposed Republican gerrymander of Texas, this map would give Democrats a chance to win up to five additional seats. Three of their targeted…
Trump Will Lead ‘Movement’ to Eliminate Mail-In Ballots
President Trump said that he would lead a movement to eliminate mail-in ballots and would sign an executive order to “help bring HONESTY to the 2026 Midterm Elections.” “Mr. Trump…
Who’s Calling Who a Fascist Now?
Lindsey Cormack: “When it comes to writing the word ‘Nazi’ there is no evidence that Democrats in congress use this more than Republicans, in fact, Republicans do it more. But…
The Democrat Republicans Fear in Red-State America
“Rob Sand could almost pass for a Republican: He frequently quotes the Bible, owns two SIG Sauer handguns, goes deer hunting each fall and asks audiences to sing a few…
Josh Shapiro Gets a Challenger
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R) announced she is challenging Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), “giving establishment Republicans in the state a recruiting win,” Politico reports. Save to Favorites
White House Asks If Zelensky Will Wear a Suit
“The White House asked Ukrainian officials if President Volodymyr Zelensky will wear a suit to his meeting with President Trump in the Oval Office on Monday,” Axios reports. “Zelensky’s outfit…
Candidates Just Don’t Matter as Much as You Think
Jonathan Bernstein: “The bottom line is that candidates just aren’t all that important to general election outcomes, especially at the presidential level. Most voters stick with their party; most independents…
Trump Remains the Wildcard for Ukraine Peace
From the Wall Street Journal editorial page: “It’s encouraging that Mr. Trump invited Volodymyr Zelensky to meet at the White House on Monday, and that European leaders will join them….
