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Trump Sends Markets Tumbling Again
Punchbowl News: “Trump can’t resist being in the middle of everything. Trump sees his presidency as driving the news, always being at the center of attention. Trump wants everyone —…
Trump Defends Bolsonarro
President Trump lashed out at Brazil for the “terrible thing” it’s doing to its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of running a criminal spy ring. Said Trump: “I have…
July 4th Special
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Veterans Affairs Reverses Course on Large-Scale Layoffs
“The Department of Veterans Affairs said Monday that it will no longer be forced to conduct a large reduction in workforce, unlike several other federal agencies that were forced to…
It’s Hard to Create a Third Party
“Launching a new national political party in the United States may be more difficult than sending a man to Mars,” the New York Times reports. “Elon Musk, the world’s richest…
Sean Patrick Maloney Mulls Comeback Bid
Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) is considering challenging Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) in New York’s 17th congressional district, Axios reports. “Maloney’s entrance into the race would give Democrats a…
Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Staff Walks Back Things She Says
Michael Schaffer: “For people interested in how Washington works, it’s an increasingly common issue in our era of gerontocracy: Just how are you supposed to interact with an elected official…
Democrats Want Their Party to Fight Dirty
“At town halls in their districts and in one-on-one meetings with constituents and activists, Democratic members of Congress are facing a growing thrum of demands to break the rules, fight…
Is the Hispanic Red Wave for Trump Starting to Crash?
New Yorker: “In the Rio Grande Valley, bordering Mexico, ICE raids have emptied construction sites and restaurants. Recently turned Republicans are beginning to have doubts.” Save to Favorites
U.S. Pouring Military Aid Into Building IDF Airbases
“The United States is building infrastructure to accommodate the Israel Air Force’s new refueling aircraft and helicopters, as well as a new headquarters for the Israeli army’s Shayetet 13 naval…
MAGA Stunned by Officials Debunking Epstein Theories
“The MAGA movement erupted in disbelief Monday after top administration officials said convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had not blackmailed elite figures, kept a ‘client list’ or been murdered in…
Israel Thinks Trump Could Approve Another Iran Attack
“Israel is preparing for the possibility of further military action if Iran tries to revive its nuclear program, and Israeli officials think President Trump could greenlight renewed Israeli attacks,” Axios…
Democrats Are Already Framing Trump’s Agenda Bill
“House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared this morning on ABC’s The View – the most-watched network daytime talk show – to talk about the GOP-drafted legislation, which President Donald Trump…
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Japan, South Korea
“President Trump on Monday announced 25% tariffs on goods from South Korea and Japan heading into the U.S.,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “The tariffs will take effect on Aug….
A Conspiracy Theory That Won’t Die
Over the long holiday weekend, ABC News reported the Justice Department and FBI said in a memo they had found no evidence of a so-called client list linked to Jeffrey…
Jesse Jackson Jr. Quietly Explores Comeback Bid
“Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is quietly exploring a comeback in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District after more than a decade out of office — including a two-year prison term,” Politico…
Don Davis Eyes Senate Bid in North Carolina
Rep. Don Davis (D-NC) is exploring a run for the North Carolina Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), Politico reports. Save to Favorites
The Hardest Truth About Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill
Charlie Sykes: “This may have been a loss for the American people, but this was a big Trump win. He continues to plow through the norms, institutions, and guardrails of…
Trump Administration Teases More Tariff Deals
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said the Trump administration will make “several” trade-related announcements in the next 48 hours, signaling imminent progress even as U.S. tariff deadlines appear to…
BRICS Tread With Caution After Trump Tariff Threat
“BRICS officials kept their collective heads down on Monday morning as they awoke to an overnight threat by President Donald Trump to penalize them for adopting policies he said were…
