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Trump Is Paying 154,000 Not to Work
“The government is paying more than 154,000 federal employees not to work as part of the Trump administration’s deferred resignation program,” the Washington Post reports. “The number, which has not…
Quote of the Day
“I want everything to come out about the Epstein evils that is possible to release because the people that were involved in those evil acts should be punished to the…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Fading Into the Shadows
The Economist: “Political power in Iran used to be simple. Call him dictator, supreme leader, imam or shadow of God on earth, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the absolute ruler. Military…
Falsehoods Are Now Winning
Glenn Kessler writes a farewell column as he leaves the Washington Post: “In reviewing many of the some 3,000 fact checks I have written or edited, there is a clear…
South Park Earns Trump’s Immunity Clause
President Trump summed up his philosophy earlier this week: Show biz and television is a very simple business. If you get ratings, you can say or do anything. If you…
107 Days
Coming this fall: 107 Days by Kamala Harris. Harris announced the book with a video: “Just over a year ago, I launched my campaign for President of the United States….
Americans More Worried Than Ever About Cost of Living
A new Morning Consult survey finds that “more than four in five Americans are concerned about the price of groceries, half are worried about affording their rent or mortgage, and…
Trump Explodes at Key Putin Ally
President Trump exploded at former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev after he humiliated the American president by comparing him to “Sleepy Joe” Biden, the Daily Beast reports. Said Medvedev: “Trump’s playing…
Most Voters Support a Third Party
“Elon Musk’s talk of a third political party is an idea supported by more than half of voters in the latest Fox News national survey – as long as that…
Most Say Democrats and Republicans Don’t Agree on Facts
Pew Research: “Eight-in-ten U.S. adults say that when it comes to important issues facing the country, Republican and Democratic voters not only disagree on plans and policies, but also cannot…
Bessent Continues Biden Policy of Short Term Debt
The U.S. Treasury will issue more short-term debt to help fund its widening budget deficit, a continuation of a Biden-era policy that Treasury secretary Scott Bessent had previously disavowed, the…
Democrats Regain Advantage in Party Affiliation
Gallup: “Americans’ party affiliation has flipped back toward the Democratic Party after the Republican Party held advantages for most of 2023 and 2024.” “However, these changes in party preference are…
Cory Booker’s Fury Spells Trouble for Schumer
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) lit up the Senate floor this week with a fiery and expletive-laced outburst aimed squarely at his own party—an unusually public display of frustration that left…
Trump’s Personal Lawyer Now on the Epstein Case
“Five months ago, Todd Blanche was asked at his Senate confirmation hearing whether being President Donald Trump’s lawyer in his hush money trial and other cases meant he would have…
Germany Opens Door to Palestinian Statehood
“German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul signaled his government could speed up the process of recognizing a Palestinian state should Israel annex the West Bank,” Bloomberg reports. Save to Favorites
Democrats Grapple with Trump Resistance Dilemma
“Senate Democrats have a chance to show their voters they can effectively stymie President Donald Trump as Republicans work to advance spending bills and a flurry of nominations,” Politico reports….
More Senators Back Nuclear Option on Trump Nominees
“Senate Republicans are increasingly supportive of slashing debate time on nominees via the unilateral nuclear option, as senators now see every Senate recess as a Trump nominee cliff that gives…
John Fetterman to Publish an ‘Unapologetic’ Memoir
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who has battled questions about his health and fitness for office following a stroke and his struggles with depression, is releasing a memoir this fall, the…
Democrats Divided on Redistricting
Semafor: “The party has split into two factions. One is ready to ditch the long-running practice of nonpartisan redistricting wherever possible, recognizing that the new Texas map would put the…
Newsom Says He’ll Move to Redraw California Map
“California Gov. Gavin Newsom has told aides he will move forward with a plan to redraw his state’s congressional lines to install more Democrats if Texas Republicans pass their own…
