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A Secret White House Meeting on Gaza
“Senior U.S., Israeli and Qatari officials held secret talks at the White House on Tuesday that honed in on the key remaining sticking point for a long-sought ceasefire and hostage…
Susie Wiles Says Trump-Musk ‘Was Going to Blow Up’
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles told the New York Post that President Trump’s falling-out with Elon Musk was “very troublesome” but ultimately a “little hiccup” for the administration. She…
Mamdani Leads a Four-Way Mayoral Race
A new Slingshot Strategies poll in New York City finds Zohran Mamdani (D) with an early lead in the mayoral race, leading a fractured four-way field with 35%, followed by…
Congress Ready to Move on New Russian Sanctions
“Both top Republican congressional leaders said Wednesday they are prepared to move forward with new sanctions targeting Russia this month after President Donald Trump signaled this week he is willing…
Homeland Security Subpoenas Harvard
“The Department of Homeland Security subpoenaed Harvard on Wednesday, demanding documents related to alleged misconduct by international students and the school’s compliance with federal immigration law,” The Crimson reports. “The…
Canadians and Mexicans See the U.S. as Biggest Threat
A new Pew Research survey finds that more than half of all Canadians, or 59 percent, now say the U.S. is the biggest threat facing their country. Similarly, 68 percent…
U.K. Preparing for Trump Visit
Plans are being drawn up for a potential Donald Trump visit to the U.K. in the coming weeks — perhaps at the end of July or beginning of August, Sky…
The Great Disappointment
Nick Cattogio points out that Jeffrey Epstein’s client list was “the moral pillar” upon which Donald Trump’s “authoritarian pretensions rested.” “If Trump won, the thousands of predators who supposedly populate…
Elon Musk Consulted Right-Wing Thinker on Third Party
“As Elon Musk studies up on how to start a third political party, among the people from whom he has sought advice is a somewhat surprising choice of consultant: the…
Rural Hospitals Brace for Painful Choices
“Rural hospitals across the U.S. say they’re being forced to consider tough choices — like cutting services for children or cancer patients — after President Donald Trump signed into law…
Trump Told Donors He Threatened to Bomb Moscow
President Trump told donors during his 2024 campaign that he had previously told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he would bomb Moscow if Russia invaded Ukraine, according an audio recording…
Ruben Gallego Heads to Iowa
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) “says he’s heading to Iowa next month, fueling speculation he may be eyeing a 2028 presidential bid,” NBC News reports. Save to Favorites
Biden’s Doctor Refuses to Testify
“Kevin O’Connor, who served as Joe Biden’s physician while the former president was in office, is refusing to testify in a closed-door interview as part of the House GOP probe…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Third parties are good for me; I don’t know about Republicans, but for me.” — President Trump, speaking to reporters. Save to Favorites
Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of X
“Linda Yaccarino said she is stepping down as chief executive of X, capping a tumultuous run atop Elon Musk’s social-media company,” the Wall Street Journal reports. Save to Favorites
Canadian Police Seize Largest Ever Weapons Cache
Police in Canada have arrested and charged four people, including active military members, who they allege were “planning to create anti-government militia” and to “forcibly take possession of land” in…
ICE May Have Your Medical Records
“Agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement have gained access to a massive database of health and car insurance claims and are using it to track down people they want to…
Republicans Eye Another Reconciliation Bill
“Lawmakers are just now catching up on the missed sleep from the marathon floor sessions during the last reconciliation fight. But that isn’t stopping Republicans from starting to talk about…
Trump Has a Jeffrey Epstein Problem
Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter yetserday for asking about his former friend and notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein—only to ignite a fresh political headache for himself. Said Trump, visibly…
Western Europe Keeps Setting New Heat Records
“Western Europe officially experienced its hottest June on record, as scientists warned such an “exceptional heatwave” was likely to become more frequent and intense because of climate change exacerbating extremes…
