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Crypto Plunge Wipes Out $400 Billion This Week
“A plunge in cryptocurrency assets accelerated Friday morning, led by bitcoin, which has lost more than a third of its value since setting an all-time high in October,” Axios reports….
Lawsuit Links Saudi Officials to 9/11 Plot
“Saudi Arabia’s leader on Tuesday downplayed the kingdom’s role in the 9/11 attacks. But an ongoing federal court case is revealing new details about Saudi officials’ alleged ties to the…
Student Scores Fall Off a Cliff
New York Magazine: “Last winter, the U.S. federal government released the results of its semi-annual reading and math tests of fourth- and eighth-graders, assessments that are considered the most authoritative…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“He’d be the outlier if it didn’t happen. The closer you get to the midterms and then beyond, everybody is measuring their own state or congressional district, and maybe people…
The Top 20 Billionaires Influencing Politics
The Washington Post ranks the billionaire political donors. “The 20 most prolific donors on the Forbes billionaires list have collectively given nearly $5 billion between 2015 and 2024, spending on…
Coast Guard Reverses Itself on Swastikas
The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday issued a memo that reclassifies swastikas and nooses as “hate symbols,” in a rapid about-face after facing intense scrutiny for a previous policy change…
Trump’s Approval Keeps Falling
A new American Research Group poll shows just 35% of Americans say they approve of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president and 62% say they disapprove….
Quote of the Day
“Attorneys have to parse the language and determine all that.” — Speaker Mike Johnson, talking to reporters, on President Trump’s call to execute six Democratic lawmakers. Save to Favorites
Trump Mulls Cabinet Shake Up
“The White House is preparing for possible turnover in the Cabinet after President Donald Trump reaches the one-year mark of his term, potentially shaking up his otherwise stable team of…
GOP Awaits Trump’s Direction on Health Care
“President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers are grasping for ideas on a new party-line package aimed at blunting criticism of rising health care and other costs of living, as spiking…
U.S. Pressures Ukraine to Sign Peace Deal
“The White House is pressuring Ukraine to sign on to its new peace proposal by Thanksgiving or lose U.S. support to the country,” the Washington Post reports. Save to Favorites
Middle Class Is Buckling After Five Years of Inflation
Wall Street Journal: “After nearly five years of high prices, many middle-class earners thought life would be more affordable by now. Costs for goods and services are 25% above where…
How Billionaires Took Over American Politics
Washington Post: “In an era defined by major political divisions and massive wealth accumulation for the richest Americans, billionaires are spending unprecedented amounts on U.S. politics.” “Dozens have stepped up…
Trump Chews Up and Spits Out His Inner Circle
“President Trump’s blowup with Marjorie Taylor Greene is just the latest spectacular split with a one-time confidante who held prized status in his inner sanctum,” Axios reports. “Since he entered…
Trump’s Peace Plan for Ukraine Has Security Guarantee
President Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine includes a security guarantee modeled on NATO’s Article 5, which would commit the U.S. and European allies to treat an attack on Ukraine as…
Nevada Governor’s Race Is a Dead Heat
A new Emerson College survey of the Nevada 2026 election for governor finds incumbent Joe Lombardo (R) and Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) tied: 41% support each candidate and 18%…
Voters Back Partisan Gerrymandering
A new Politico Poll finds “most voters on the left and right favor using partisan redistricting not just to level the playing field, but as a weapon to help them…
Guess Who’s Coming to Lunch?
The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live for members. A lame duck president meets a new mayor. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and…
Eric Swalwell to Run for California Governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced he will run for California governor, Politico reports. “His decision to enter the race late in the year — when other candidates have had as…
Nydia Velázquez Won’t Run Again
Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.), the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, announced she will retire next year after 16 terms, citing the need for a new generation of Democratic…
