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Democrats Accuse Trump of Ceding Influence to China
“A report to be released Monday by Democrats serving on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee charges that the Trump administration has ceded diplomatic ground and global influence to China,” the…
The Texas Senate Race Is Turning Into an Absolute Mess
“The Texas Senate race is turning into the wildest mess of the midterms — and it’s just getting messier,” NOTUS reports. “The battle between Republican Sen. John Cornyn and Texas…
Cuomo’s Strategy Depends on Everyone Else Dropping Out
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to announce this week that he is staying in the race as an independent for the mayor of New York City, NewsNation…
Trump Reluctantly Comes Around to Backing Ukraine
New York Times: “Nearly six months after his inauguration, when President Trump pledged he would measure his success by ‘the wars we end’ and ‘the wars we never get into,’…
Thomas Massie Gets Influx of New Donors
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) “has raked in a slew of new financial supporters despite his recent public spats with President Donald Trump,” the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Massie has raised $584,325…
World Leaders Swap Strategies for Managing Trump
The Atlantic: “In Trump’s second term, foreign leaders now meticulously prepare for their phone calls and meetings with him, often war-gaming possible surprises and entanglements, and trading information and best…
Capitol Rioters Are the New Hot Event in Town
“Former Jan. 6 defendants are the new draw at local Republican fundraisers, helping to fill seats at normally sleepy events while getting a platform to tell their version of the…
Democrats Will Try to Force Release of Epstein Files
“Several House Democrats are mounting long-shot efforts to force a House vote on making Attorney General Pam Bondi release all records related to Jeffrey Epstein,” Axios reports. “Democrats are hoping…
Scott Perry Gets a Familiar Challenger
Janelle Stelson (D), who lost to Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) by barely a percentage point in 2024, will run again in the swing congressional district in Pennsylvania, the AP reports….
Quote of the Day
“The political equivalent of being a fire hydrant. You get pissed on by everyone.” — DNC chair Ken Martin, talking to The Bulwark about his job. Save to Favorites
Who’s at Alligator Alcatraz?
The Miami Herald obtained a list “of more than 700 people who have been detained or appear to be scheduled to be sent” to the new “Alligator Alcatraz” facility and…
Advertisers Flock to Fox Seeking an ‘Audience of One’
Advertisers are flocking to Fox News to reach “an audience of one,” according to the network’s head of ad sales, as companies, advocacy groups and foreign leaders try to lobby…
Rosie O’Donnell Responds
Rosie O’Donnell responded to President Trump’s claim that she’s a “threat to humanity” by sharing an old photo of the president and Jeffrey Epstein together with the caption: “18 years…
Tucker Carlson Says Trump Voters Were Misled
Tucker Carlson told NBC News that he now believes the Department of Justice doesn’t actually have “much relevant information about Jeffrey Epstein’s sex crimes.” Said Carlson: “Rather than just admit…
Hakeem Jeffries Sets Conditions for Endorsing Mamdani
Ahead of his planned meeting with New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani this week, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Mamdani must reassure the Jewish community “that he’s…
Why Is Biden Talking Now?
In a rare interview with the New York Times, former President Joe Biden sought to clarify his use of the autopen to issue sweeping pardons at the end of his…
Trump Booed at Soccer Trophy Celebration
President Trump was booed when he appeared in New Jersey to present the FIFA Club World Cup to tournament winners Chelsea on Sunday, USA Today reports. Save to Favorites
The Next War
Dexter Filkins: “With global conflicts increasingly shaped by drones and A.I., the American military risks losing its dominance.” Save to Favorites
A Trump Scandal That Might Actually Matter
It’s no longer news when Donald Trump lies, breaks the law, or abuses his office for personal gain. These things still enrage Democrats, but among Trump’s base, they barely register….
Trump’s Epstein Headache Isn’t Going Away
Playbook: “At what should be the height of his political powers — having racked up signature wins in enacting his sprawling GOP megabill, bending U.S. allies to his will on…
