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Gap Undermines Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan
New York Times: “The court will hear arguments in the spring to decide whether that is right. There are many tools for assessing the original meaning of a constitutional provision,…
Becca Balint Eyes Bernie Sanders’ Seat
Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) said she would consider running for independent Sen. Bernie Sanders’ seat should he decide not to run for reelection in 2030, NOTUS reports. Said Balint: “I’m…
Trump’s Grip on the GOP Being Tested
CNN: Even as most of the GOP faithful remains squarely behind the president or unwilling to publicly step out of line, the list of those confident enough to defy Trump…
More Than 50 U.S. Lawmakers Are Retiring Next Year
“During an absolute blizzard of other news on Friday afternoon, two Republican lawmakers—Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York and Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming—announced they would not seek re-election next…
Justice Department Restores Image of Trump
“The Department of Justice restored online a photo from the Jeffrey Epstein files that contained images showing President Donald Trump after backlash over its removal,” CNBC reports. “Deputy Attorney General…
Quote of the Day
“Let me be clear. Anyone who attacks my wife, whether their name is Jen Psaki or Nick Fuentes, can eat shit. That’s my official policy as vice president of the…
Lawmakers Must Start Talks to Avoid Another Shutdown
Politico: “The impediments to reaching a deal that can pass both chambers are more extensive, starting with the fact that Republicans and Democrats on both ends of the Capitol have…
Reporters Threaten to Quit at ‘60 Minutes’
Inside 60 Minutes, where journalistic independence is sacrosanct, “people are threatening to quit” over the network killing a story the White House did not like, Brian Stelter reports. Save to…
Makeovers Are Part of the 2028 Prep
“Democrats eyeing 2028 presidential runs are losing weight, upgrading their wardrobes and changing their hairstyles — a time-honored tradition for White House hopefuls that has taken on new urgency in…
Ted Cruz Weighs Another Presidential Run
Washington Post: “With the future of the party up for grabs in a Donald Trump-less 2028 primary, Cruz has in recent months positioned himself as a loud voice for a…
The Economy Survived 2025, but Many Are Reeling
“After a chaotic year filled with trade wars, market gyrations and the longest government shutdown in history, the U.S. economy has, once again, proved more resilient than many forecasters feared,”…
Vance Refuses to Take Sides in GOP Fight Over Bigotry
“The bitter infighting over antisemitism, free speech and bigotry during Turning Point USA’s annual national conference not only exposed fissures in President Trump’s movement but also laid bare a challenge…
Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return
“Since President Trump was elected a second time, he and his allies have raised nearly $2 billion for his favored political causes and passion projects. That total likely eclipses the…
Parties Pitch Competing Plans on Affordability
“Lawmakers in both parties view simmering fury over the cost of living as the top issue in next year’s midterm elections and are pitching a growing profusion of proposals to…
Trump Taps Louisiana Governor as Greenland Envoy
“President Trump said he’s nominating Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as US special envoy to Greenland, in the latest signal that the president retains designs on increasing US influence over the…
‘60 Minutes’ Kills Segment White House Didn’t Like
“CBS News abruptly pulled an investigative 60 Minutes segment on the Trump administration’s deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador’s CECOT prison after the Trump administration refused to grant an…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“In the United States of America you don’t have to apologize for being white anymore.” — Vice President JD Vance, speaking at the Turning Point USA summit. Save to Favorites
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Mark Kelly Isn’t Backing Down
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) talks to John Avlon about Pentagon intimidation, the rule of law, and his AI for America plan Save to Favorites
Our Petty, Hollow, Squalid Ogre in Chief
Bret Stephens: “Though I tend to think it’s usually a waste of space to devote a column to President Trump’s personality — what more is there to say about the…
