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A Deeper Embrace of Evangelical Politics
“Charlie Kirk’s memorial service Sunday left little doubt that his Turning Point USA organization would outlive him as a force in conservative politics — but with more attention than ever…
Inside Trump’s Campaign to Undermine America
Paul Krugman: “We attracted investment from around the world in part because we had rule of law: Businesses trusted us to honor property rights and enforce contracts. So the Trumpists…
Why Democrats Can’t Match Trump’s Gerrymandering Push
“Democrats trying to counter President Donald Trump’s red-state gerrymander are facing a roadblock. Fifteen roadblocks, actually,” Politico reports. “That’s how many Democratic-led states have a political trifecta — the same…
Tables Turn as Democrats Use Shutdown for Leverage
Politico: “On one side is the minority party, using what little leverage it has — a looming government funding deadline — to push for priorities it can’t enact otherwise. On…
United Nations Seen as Necessary but Ineffective
Gallup: “Americans remain broadly supportive of the United Nations as an institution, with solid majorities calling it necessary as well as favoring U.S. involvement and funding, although that support is…
Quote of the Day
“I have a clear message for you. It won’t happen. A Palestinian state will not be established west of the Jordan River. We will continue on this path.” — Israeli…
U.S. Increasingly Isolated on Israel
“The widening rift between the U.S. and a coalition of European and Arab countries over Israel will be on full display next week during the United Nations General Assembly, where…
It’s Gridlock Week in Manhattan
“It’s that time of year when Midtown East in Manhattan both brims with action and comes to a standstill,” the New York Times reports. “The 80th session of the United…
Inside Putin’s Secret Plan to Hack Moldova’s Election
“Russia has devised a plan to intervene in elections in Moldova and disrupt the government’s efforts to keep the country on the path toward European Union membership,” Bloomberg reports. “The…
Injustice
Out soon: Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America’s Justice Department by Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis. A shocking investigation of unparalleled depth into the subversion of the Justice Department…
Kim Says He Has ‘Fond’ Memories of Trump
“North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un suggested his country can resume dialogue with the U.S. if Washington drops calls for Pyongyang to denuclearize,“ Axios reports. Said Kim: “If the United States…
Trump to Urge Limited Tylenol Use
“President Trump’s announcement about autism Monday is expected to include a recommendation that pregnant women refrain from using Tylenol, with exceptions, in addition to identifying a therapy for the neurodevelopmental…
Trump and Musk Reunited
President Trump and Elon Musk were spotted sitting next to each other in the president’s suite at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, CNN reports. Axios says Trump and Musk were captured…
Quote of the Day
“He did not hate his opponents. He wanted the best for them. That’s where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponent and I don’t want the best for them.”…
Lawmakers Condemn Pentagon Restrictions on Reporters
The Pentagon’s decision to prevent reporters from accessing military or defense information has sparked condemnation across the aisle and backlash from media organizations that argue the move hampers press freedom,…
Charlie Kirk’s Widow Feared He Would Be Shot
Erika Kirk talked to the New York Times about her husband’s murder and revealed that given “numerous death threats over the past year,” she had implored him to wear a…
Trump to Honor Ben Carson
Ben Carson will be honored with a presidential medal of freedom, the AP reports. Save to Favorites
Murdoch Part of Group Buying TikTok
“President Trump said in an interview broadcast Sunday that media magnate Rupert Murdoch and his son, Lachlan, are likely part of a group of potential buyers to purchase TikTok,” The…
Charlie Kirk’s Killer Had No Link to Left-Wing Groups
“The federal investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has yet to find a link between the alleged shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, and left-wing groups on which President…
Quote of the Day
“There’s no hiding the political retaliation and weaponization. It’s all out in the open.” — Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), quoted by the Wall Street Journal. Save to Favorites
