“Elon Musk called for fresh UK elections in the latest sign of how Donald Trump’s incoming U.S. administration could be a thorn in the side of Keir Starmer’s government,” Bloomberg reports.
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Thune Won’t Comment on Trump’s Pardons
Asked about President Trump’s pardons of Jan. 6 offenders, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) pleaded ignorance to reporters, Politico reports. Said Thune: “I don’t have any comments. I haven’t…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“These people would line us up in front of a firing squad and kill us if they could. We know exactly who the Democrats are… Democrats, until you start writing…
Trump Names Activist as Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C.
President Trump named Ed Martin, an advocate for the January 6 rioters, as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., NBC News reports. Save to Favorites
Video Shows Stewart Rhodes Leaving Prison
The Wall Street Journal has video of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes, who was sentenced for 18 years for seditious conspiracy in relation to the January 6 attack on the…
Judge Won’t Let Lawmakers See Jack Smith’s Report
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon blocked the Justice Department from giving lawmakers the portion of former special counsel Jack Smith’s report that deals with his investigation into President Trump’s handling…
Trump’s Embrace of Billionaires Undermines His Image
Peter Hamby: “Since the election, we’ve watched a parade of executives from seemingly every sector of the American economy—sports, tech, finance, media, even corners of Hollywood—genuflecting before Trump as he…
Trump Won’t Be Controlled by Staff This Time
President Trump’s freewheeling speech at the Capitol yesterday following his inaugural address shows he won’t be reigned in by staff, Axios reports. Said one former adviser: “We struggled with this…
Trump’s Oath Isn’t Worth a Damn
William Kristol: “Shortly after noon yesterday, Donald Trump took the oath of office. He swore that he would “faithfully execute the office of president of the United States” and would,…
Elon Musk Deflects Criticism Over Gesture at Trump Rally
Elon Musk responded to the outrage over a one-armed gesture he gave during a speech celebrating the inauguration of Donald Trump, the BBC reports. Said Musk: “Frankly, they need better…
Quote of the Day
“That makes him look very guilty.” — President Trump, quoted by The Hill, on former President Biden pardoning his family in the final 20 minutes of his term. Save to…
The Gravity of Trump Pardoning Capitol Rioters
Aaron Blake: “One of the big questions surrounding a newly sworn-in President Donald Trump — and one nobody really knew the answer to, no matter how long he’s been in…
Some Thoughts on Trump’s Inauguration
Well, that was quite a day. Here are my takeaways: Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a…
Governing as an Authoritarian
Jonathan Bernstein: “Donald Trump’s biggest campaign promise was to govern as a lawless authoritarian, and on his first day of office he showed everyone that he intends to keep that…
Trump to Meet with Top Republicans
President Donald Trump plans to meet Tuesday with top Republican lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, to discuss his legislative agenda following an action-packed…
Trump Crushes Justice Department’s Biggest Probe
“The effort to prosecute the violent mob that ransacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and the leaders of far-right groups who egged them on, represented the biggest and most…
Trump Tests the Limits of Presidential Power
“President Trump moved to obliterate the outer bounds of executive power Monday, igniting a series of constitutional showdowns that could curtail — or enable — his vision for a maximalist…
Fetterman Says He’s Not Switching Parties
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) dismissed speculation he might switch parties as “amateur hour shit,” Semafor reports. Said Fetterman: “It’s not gonna happen. And even if I wanted to do that,…
The Chinese Threat Trump Sees at the Panama Canal
“President Trump’s reasons for wanting control of the Panama Canal can be found at either end of the interoceanic waterway,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Every day, dozens of cargo…
Ruben Gallego Says Democrats Misread Latinos
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) told Politico that the border crisis lost Democrats the election, and that he may keep voting with Republicans on migration issues. Said Gallego: “There has been…
First Immigration Raids Called Off
“Deportation raids that were set to begin in at least one sanctuary city the day after President Trump’s inauguration are on hold for now after an effort to keep the…