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“The Justice Department will release files from its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Wednesday, after Congress voted nearly…
Trump’s Tariff Check Idea Draws Republican Resistance
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Comey Case Hanging by a Thread
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How Trump Lost Control of the Epstein Spin Cycle
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The Populist Insurgency Against Political Parties
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Nancy Mace Moves to Censure Cory Mills
“Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) plans to force a vote Wednesday censuring Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) and removing him from several committees,” Axios reports. “Democrats have repeatedly threatened such a move…
House Odds Shift Towards the Democrats
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The Social Media Playbook
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The Divided Side Almost Always Loses
Republican lawmakers appear to have finally absorbed a basic political reality: Donald Trump will never be on a ballot again. And once that sunk in, everything else followed. Join now…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“I don’t think anyone should be criticized when wisdom finally arrives.” — Kamala Harris, on the Bulwark podcast, commenting on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s recent political evolution. Save to Favorites
Mexican President Rules Out U.S. Strikes on Cartels
“Mexico’s president on Tuesday ruled out allowing U.S. strikes against cartels on Mexican soil, a day after President Trump said he was willing to do whatever it takes to stop…
Democrats Sour on Chuck Schumer
A new Puck/Echelon Insights poll finds only 40% of Democrats approve of Chuck Schumer’s handling of the government shutdown. Save to Favorites
Trump’s Tariffs Sent Trade Plummeting
“President Trump’s sweeping tariffs took a toll on trade in August, as imports dropped 5.1 percent, to $340.4 billion, after taxes on exports from roughly 90 countries went into effect…
Tom Steyer to Run for California Governor
Democratic megadonor Tom Steyer is the latest to enter the crowded race for California governor, Politico reports. Save to Favorites
