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U.S. May Be Drastically Overstating Jobs Numbers
“Fed Chair Jerome Powell pointed on Wednesday to a job-market risk that economists have been worried about for months: Official statistics could be drastically overstating recent hiring,” the Wall Street…
Did Texas Republicans Overplay Their Hand?
“When Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map over the summer, they aimed to flip five districts held by Democrats and were guided by the 2024 presidential election results, which…
Trump Says CNN Should Be Sold as Part of Any Deal
“President Trump on Wednesday further inserted himself into the drama around the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying he believes CNN — one of several cable networks owned by WBD…
Price of Beef Soars
New York Times: “For steakhouses like Halls, December is the biggest month of the year. It’s when companies rent out private back rooms for lavish parties; corporate expense accounts cover…
Trump Hates Socialism—Except When He’s Doing It
Tara Palmeri: “Trump made a quiet admission that his tariffs aren’t working as intended: he rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers.” “The irony is hard to miss. This…
Trump Says Fed Could Have ‘Doubled’ Rate Cut
President Trump on Wednesday said the Federal Reserve’s latest decision to cut benchmark interest rates by a quarter percentage point could have been “at least doubled,” CNBC reports. Trump, who…
Trump Stays Out of New York Gubernatorial Primary
New York Times: “Trump’s refusal to use his influence to halt Mr. Blakeman — and his subsequent neutrality since the announcement — sent shock waves through Republican circles, where many…
The Trump Card Is Here
President Trump just launched the Trump Card, a direct path to citizenship if you can pay at least $1 million. Save to Favorites
Yes, a Woman Can Win the Presidency
A new narrative is taking hold in Washington: that America simply isn’t ready to elect a woman as president. Michelle Obama suggested it last month. Rep. Jim Clyburn said much…
Andy Kim Seeks to Topple the Democratic Bosses
Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) is declaring war on New Jersey’s Democratic bosses, announcing in a video Wednesday that he plans to recruit challengers to elected officials who protect “machine politics,”…
Republicans Not Likely to Extend Obamacare Subsidies
Playbook: “It’s looking all but certain that the Affordable Care Act subsidies — which have emerged as a campaign cudgel for Democrats and health care headache for Republicans — will…
Kamala Harris Extends Her Book Tour
“Kamala Harris is extending her book tour into 2026 – but now it’s going to be about more than selling books,” CNN reports. “The former vice president and 2024 Democratic…
U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker Off the Coast of Venezuela
“U.S. forces have intercepted and seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move that marks a serious escalation of tensions between the two countries,” Bloomberg reports….
Fed Cuts Rates Again, Signals It May Be Done for Now
“Federal Reserve officials cut interest rates at their third consecutive meeting but signaled little appetite for more amid unusual internal divisions over whether inflation or the job market should be…
The Trump Show That Never Ends
“On paper, President Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania was supposed to be the opening night of a speaking tour on the economy, but spiritually, the rambling set felt more like the…
New York Republican Defied Trump
“Bruce Blakeman’s announcement that he is running for governor against fellow Republican Elise Stefanik caught many by surprise, not least of which was the White House,” New York Magazine reports….
GOP Moderates to Force Vote on Obamacare Subsidies
“A group of House Republicans will file a discharge petition this week on a bill to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies for two years,” Punchbowl News reports. “And they have enough…
What Explains Trump’s Aggression Against Venezuela?
Jonathan Chait: “The buildup to a possible conflict with Venezuela, which has included attacks on boats and a gathering of forces in the Caribbean, is unusual, even surreal, in its…
Trump to End Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
The Department of Education has moved to terminate one of former President Joe Biden’s most popular student loan forgiveness plans — impacting millions of Americans, ABC News reports. Save to…
U.S. to Screen Foreign Visitors’ Social Media History
“Citizens of countries including the U.K. and France will have to disclose five years of their social-media history to visit the U.S., even though they are covered by a visa…
