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Trump Hates Socialism—Except When He’s Doing It
Tara Palmeri: “Trump made a quiet admission that his tariffs aren’t working as intended: he rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers.” “The irony is hard to miss. This…
Trump Says Fed Could Have ‘Doubled’ Rate Cut
President Trump on Wednesday said the Federal Reserve’s latest decision to cut benchmark interest rates by a quarter percentage point could have been “at least doubled,” CNBC reports. Trump, who…
Trump Stays Out of New York Gubernatorial Primary
New York Times: “Trump’s refusal to use his influence to halt Mr. Blakeman — and his subsequent neutrality since the announcement — sent shock waves through Republican circles, where many…
The Trump Card Is Here
President Trump just launched the Trump Card, a direct path to citizenship if you can pay at least $1 million. Save to Favorites
Yes, a Woman Can Win the Presidency
A new narrative is taking hold in Washington: that America simply isn’t ready to elect a woman as president. Michelle Obama suggested it last month. Rep. Jim Clyburn said much…
Andy Kim Seeks to Topple the Democratic Bosses
Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) is declaring war on New Jersey’s Democratic bosses, announcing in a video Wednesday that he plans to recruit challengers to elected officials who protect “machine politics,”…
Republicans Not Likely to Extend Obamacare Subsidies
Playbook: “It’s looking all but certain that the Affordable Care Act subsidies — which have emerged as a campaign cudgel for Democrats and health care headache for Republicans — will…
Kamala Harris Extends Her Book Tour
“Kamala Harris is extending her book tour into 2026 – but now it’s going to be about more than selling books,” CNN reports. “The former vice president and 2024 Democratic…
U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker Off the Coast of Venezuela
“U.S. forces have intercepted and seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move that marks a serious escalation of tensions between the two countries,” Bloomberg reports….
Fed Cuts Rates Again, Signals It May Be Done for Now
“Federal Reserve officials cut interest rates at their third consecutive meeting but signaled little appetite for more amid unusual internal divisions over whether inflation or the job market should be…
The Trump Show That Never Ends
“On paper, President Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania was supposed to be the opening night of a speaking tour on the economy, but spiritually, the rambling set felt more like the…
New York Republican Defied Trump
“Bruce Blakeman’s announcement that he is running for governor against fellow Republican Elise Stefanik caught many by surprise, not least of which was the White House,” New York Magazine reports….
GOP Moderates to Force Vote on Obamacare Subsidies
“A group of House Republicans will file a discharge petition this week on a bill to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies for two years,” Punchbowl News reports. “And they have enough…
What Explains Trump’s Aggression Against Venezuela?
Jonathan Chait: “The buildup to a possible conflict with Venezuela, which has included attacks on boats and a gathering of forces in the Caribbean, is unusual, even surreal, in its…
Trump to End Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
The Department of Education has moved to terminate one of former President Joe Biden’s most popular student loan forgiveness plans — impacting millions of Americans, ABC News reports. Save to…
U.S. to Screen Foreign Visitors’ Social Media History
“Citizens of countries including the U.K. and France will have to disclose five years of their social-media history to visit the U.S., even though they are covered by a visa…
Homeland Security Buys Jets for Deportations
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Wednesday that it has agreed to buy six Boeing 737 planes at a cost of $140 million to be used for deportations by U.S….
Politicians Embrace Swearing
“As he shook President Barack Obama’s hand and pulled him in for what he thought was a private aside, Vice President Joe Biden delivered an explicit message: ‘This is a…
U.S. Showing Signs of ‘Rapid Authoritarian Shift’
A civil liberties group says the U.S. is showing signs of undergoing a “rapid authoritarian shift” as civic freedoms in the country decline following President Trump’s return to the White…
House GOP Erupts Over Health Care
“House Republican leaders presented no firm plan Tuesday for advancing health care legislation as anxiety rises in the GOP ranks over the impending expiration of key Obamacare subsidies at the…
