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Quote of the Day
“I am committed, and I’ve been working on this a lot lately, to put down the knives in politics. I’m leading the way with my own example. And I hope…
Don’t Count on Your Tariff Rebate Check
Phillip Bump: “Trump’s check distribution plan would require $218.6 billion to cover those earning less than $75,000, or $301.8 billion for those earning less than $200,000.” “The U.S. median income…
Americans Say Republicans ‘Won’ the Shutdown
A new CBS News Poll finds that by a wide margin, 55% to 6%, Americans say it was Republicans and President Trump who succeeded in getting more of what they…
Trump Plays Hardball With GOP Lawmakers on Epstein
“President Trump is making a last-ditch push to dissuade House Republicans from supporting a measure this week to release files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in what is shaping…
Greene Says Trump Endangered Her Safety
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said that President Trump’s recent criticism has put her “life in danger,” The Hill reports. Said Greene; “Those are the types of words used that…
‘Deluge of Republicans’ to Vote to Release Epstein Files
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) predicted “100 or more” House Republicans could vote in favor of releasing files and documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein this week, The…
Trump Looms Over All Elections
Ron Brownstein: “Over the past several decades, the general trend has been that attitudes toward presidents from both parties have exerted growing influence over other elections. But even against that…
Republicans Try Again to Find Obamacare Alternative
“President Donald Trump has again promised a “far better and far less expensive” alternative to the Affordable Care Act, and Republicans are rushing — again — to deliver one,” the…
The Department of Deportation
“The Department of Homeland Security has diverted thousands of federal agents from their normal duties to focus on arresting undocumented immigrants, undermining a wide range of law enforcement operations in…
White House Hunts for Ways to Lower Cost of Living
“A proposal to give Americans direct payments of $2,000 or more. An antitrust probe into allegations that meatpacking companies are colluding to drive up beef prices. And a new plan…
The Democratic Frontrunner
Jonathan Martin: “No Democrat has had a better two years than Gavin Newsom and because of it, the California governor — a national figure since he was a 36-year-old boy…
Michelle Obama Says U.S. Not Ready for Woman President
Former first lady Michelle Obama said at a recent event that the US isn’t ready for a woman president, CNN reports. Said Obama: “That’s why I’m like, don’t even look…
Trump Pardons Two More
“President Donald Trump has issued two pardons related to the investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, including for a woman convicted of threatening to shoot FBI agents who were…
Laura Loomer’s Endless Payback
New Yorker: “The President’s self-appointed loyalty enforcer inspires fear and vexation across Washington. What’s behind her vetting crusades?” Save to Favorites
The Best MRI Ever
President Trump told reporters that his doctor said his most recent MRI was “the best result he has ever seen as a doctor,” but he claimed he has no idea…
Democratic Lawmaker Caught Looking at Porn
“Dear White Staffers” has photos of Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) looking at pornograhic photos on his iPad on a flight yesterday. Punchbowl News reports Sherman denied he was looking at…
Trump ‘Sort of’ Has a Plan for Venezuela
President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One last night that he’s “sort of” decided how to move forward on Venezuela, but “I can’t tell you what it would be,”…
Trump Calls Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘a RINO’
President Trump said on Truth Social that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) “betrayed the entire Republican Party… and became the RINO that we all know she always was.” Save to…
Quote of the Day
“President Trump just attacked me and lied about me. I haven’t called him at all, but I did send these text messages today. Apparently this is what sent him over…
How to Lobby Trump with Swiss Precision
Axios: “Forget retaliation: To cut tariffs President Trump imposed on their country, the Swiss sent a delegation of industry tycoons bearing gifts — a special Rolex desktop clock, a 1-kilogram…
