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Vance Says the Olympics Still Unite Americans
Vice President JD Vance arrived in Milan with his family, telling U.S. athletes competing in the Milan games that the competition “is one of the few things that unites the…
Trump to Launch TrumpRx
“President Donald Trump on Thursday is set to launch TrumpRx.gov, a government website aimed at helping Americans purchase medications at discounted prices, capping his nearly year-long pressure campaign to extract…
A Shocking Sex Scandal Rocks the Trad Right
The Bulwark: “The online right has been shaken this week by a recording that suggests far-right podcaster Elijah Schaffer—one of the biggest proponents of traditional or ‘trad’ family values—may have…
Steny Hoyer Backs Defunding ICE
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) said that House Democrats should propose full-year funding for most agencies under the Department of Homeland Security while withholding funding for immigration enforcement activities as Democrats…
We Are Witnessing the Imperial Presidency on Steroids
Dan Carlin: “The founders wouldn’t recognize the executive branch’s monstrous powers — but they sure would fear them.” Save to Favorites
Congress Nixes Visas for Afghan Partners
New York Times: “Last year, Mr. Trump froze the special visa program that gave… Afghans who worked with the American government over two decades of war with the Taliban a…
How Redistricting Scrambled the Crossover District List
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: “In the 2024 election, just 16 congressional districts voted differently for president and for U.S. House. Democratic House candidates carried 13 Donald Trump-won districts, and Republican…
GOP Voters Split in 3-Way Primary to Replace McConnell
A new Emerson College poll of Kentucky voters finds Andy Barr (R) leading the GOP field for the U.S. Senate nomination with 24%, followed by Daniel Cameron at 21% and…
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“I don’t sleep on planes; I don’t like sleeping on planes, you know? I like looking out the window, watching for missiles and enemies, actually.” — President Trump, speaking at…
GOP Poll Shows Ken Paxton Losing Texas Senate Race
A new NRSC internal poll shows James Talarico (D) beating Ken Paxton (R) in a U.S. Senate match up. Jasmine Crockett (D) would trail Paxton by just one percentage point….
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Mike Johnson is a very religious person. He does not hide it. He’ll say to me sometimes at lunch, ‘Sir, may we pray.’ I’ll say, ‘Excuse me? We’re having lunch.’”…
US and Russia Restart Military-to-Military Talks
“The United States and Russia have agreed to restart high-level military contacts that had been suspended shortly after the invasion of Ukraine,” Bloomberg reports. “The agreement came during negotiations in…
Marco Rubio Loses a Job Title
“Marco Rubio now has one less critical role to worry about in the Trump administration,” CNN reports. “After nearly a year as acting archivist of the United States, Rubio’s tenure…
Unit on Police Misconduct Sees Staffing Plunge
“The Justice Department unit responsible for prosecuting potential wrongdoing by law enforcement, including during the crackdown on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, has lost two-thirds of its prosecutors and is under…
Quote of the Day
“One of my favorite people, President Bukele… He operates rather large prisons. Very strong prisons.” — President Trump, speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast. Save to Favorites
A Wargame Shows How Vulnerable Europe Is
“European governments are preparing for war with Russia. A newly released wargame suggests they aren’t ready,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “A Russian incursion, or outright invasion, into countries of…
Trump Obliterates Aide’s Explanation for What He Said
Aaron Blake: “At this point, when an aide or adviser to Donald Trump offers to translate something the president has said, you should probably assume they have no idea what…
Vance Explains Where He Was During Venezuela Raid
“Vice President JD Vance has given new details on exactly where he was while his Trump administration colleagues were monitoring the US special forces operation to capture Venezuela President Nicolas…
Kathy Hochul Sees Her Star Rise
“One year ago, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s popularity was plummeting, rivals from the left and right were circling and her path to re-election looked bumpy,” the New York Times reports. “Now,…
House Democrats Fume at Chuck Schumer
“House Democrats found themselves in the familiar position this week of seething at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for negotiating a deal with Republicans to keep the government funded,”…
