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Mark Kelly Isn’t Backing Down
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) talks to John Avlon about Pentagon intimidation, the rule of law, and his AI for America plan Save to Favorites
Our Petty, Hollow, Squalid Ogre in Chief
Bret Stephens: “Though I tend to think it’s usually a waste of space to devote a column to President Trump’s personality — what more is there to say about the…
The Year Trump Broke the Federal Government
Washington Post: “Missions have shifted or shattered. Entire agencies were deleted. Nearly 300,000 employees were forced out of the federal workforce. The Trump administration froze or shut off billions of…
Charlie Kirk’s Empire Lines Up Behind JD Vance
Wall Street Journal: “The vice president will be the closing speaker Sunday at the mega conference held here. Behind the scenes, Turning Point is setting up infrastructure to boost his…
Trump Takes ‘Imperial Presidency’ to a New Level
New York Times: “In his first year back in office, Mr. Trump has unabashedly adopted the trappings of royalty just as he has asserted virtually unbridled power to transform American…
Trump World Picks Sides in Battle for Warner Bros.
Wall Street Journal: “Some of the most influential people in President Trump’s orbit, past and present, are facing off in the unfolding drama over the future of Warner Bros. Discovery….
Justices to Decide Mail Ballot Case
“The Supreme Court is set to decide this term whether states can count mail-in ballots received after Election Day. The case centers on a law in Mississippi, but a total…
Trump Faces Narrowing Options on Venezuela
Washington Post: “As Trump continues the boat strikes — now numbering 28, with at least 104 killed — and with the declaration of a “blockade” of all sanctioned vessels transporting…
Researchers Fear Loss of Trusted Government Data
Washington Post: “Researchers and activists increasingly fear that under the Trump administration, the U.S. government is abdicating its historic role as a clearinghouse for reliable information — a momentous shift…
White House Threatens Smithsonian Funds
“The Trump administration escalated pressure on the Smithsonian this week, threatening to withhold federal funds if it does not submit extensive documentation for a sweeping content review,” the Washington Post…
France Prepares to Go It Alone on European Defense
Politico: “Like many other European nations, France sees Russia has a growing threat to the continent. So it is preparing to defend itself against what the country’s chief of defense…
Bill Clinton Just Can’t Escape Scandal
New York Times: “Over the quarter-century since he left the White House, he has painstakingly worked to overcome the personal scandals that marred his presidency. At 79, Mr. Clinton has…
Quote of the Day
“I did something no other president’s ever done. I took cognitive tests because I know that and by the way, not easy. You get to those last questions, those last…
For Trump, the Epstein Files Won’t Go Away
Wall Street Journal: “The plan to move past Epstein hit a snag when Justice Department officials determined it was too difficult to make the necessary redactions in time. Instead they…
Epstein Files Include Child Porn Complaint
“Justice Department files related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released Friday, included a 1996 complaint to the FBI about the disgraced financier allegedly possessing and distributing ‘child pornography’ about…
Justice Department Scrubs Epstein Files
“At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department’s public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein — including a photograph showing President Donald Trump — less than a day…
U.S. Seizes Another Vessel Off Venezuela
The U.S. Coast Guard stopped and boarded a Panamanian-flagged tanker carrying Venezuelan oil late Friday or early Saturday, the New York Times reports. Save to Favorites
Donald and Melania Trump’s Memecoin Adventure
Bloomberg: “No one wants to claim credit for helping the first couple launch cryptocurrencies that plummeted more than 90% from their peak.” Save to Favorites
How Putin Got His Preferred U.S. Envoy
The Wall Street Journal has a deep dive on Steve Witkoff’s ascent in President Trump’s diplomatic sphere — and how Russian president Vladimir Putin maneuvered behind the scenes to help…
