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Democrats Get Their Texas Dream Scenario
Politico: “While the outcome wasn’t shocking, the confirmation of a May 26 runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton confirmed the fears of many Republicans who…
Trump Club Hit by Health Care Violations
Health inspections at Trump National Golf Club Westchester in November found vermin, dirty surfaces and other health code violations, NOTUS reports. Save to Favorites
Support for Abolishing ICE Hits New High
A new Economist/YouGov poll finds 50% of Americans now somewhat or strongly support abolishing ICE. Only 39% oppose abolishing the agency. Save to Favorites
Seth Bodnar Kicks Off Independent Senate Bid
“On the final day of filing for Montana’s 2026 elections, former University of Montana president Seth Bodnar confirmed he is jumping into the race for U.S. Senate as an independent…
Dan Crenshaw Loses Re-Election Bid
“Steve Toth, a hard-line conservative Texas state representative, defeated Representative Dan Crenshaw in a close-fought Republican primary on Tuesday that will sweep from the House a former Navy SEAL who…
Just Two Votes
“In unofficial results with all precincts reporting, just two votes separate the leader of the North Carolina Senate, Phil Berger, and his challenger in the Republican primary election, Rockingham County…
White House to Meet with Defense Contractors
“The Trump administration plans to meet with executives from the biggest U.S. defense contractors at the White House on Friday to discuss accelerating weapons production, as the Pentagon works to…
Quote of the Day
“It needs to get over quick, otherwise this is a fucking nightmare. It already is a nightmare, because you’ve got the MAGA coalition just tearing at the seams. Anything in…
So Much for Affordability
Playbook: “Two months into 2026, and Trump has held four ‘affordability’ rallies. He’s made a handful of policy announcements on the cost of living. And he’s launched a stunning military…
James Talarico Defeats Jasmine Crockett in Primary
James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, emerging victorious over the well-known congresswoman in Texas’ most hotly contested Democratic contest this century with a populist,…
Tony Gonzales Forced Into a Runoff
“Embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales was forced into a runoff against gun rights activist Brandon Herrera, setting up the second overtime round between the two opponents in two years after Gonzales…
Things Are Going to Get Ugly in Texas
Punchbowl News: “Senate Republicans spent $77 million to buy themselves a runoff here in Texas.” “Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) edged out Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton last night — barely….
U.S. Turns Up the Heat on Venezuela
“The Trump administration is quietly building a legal case against Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez including readying a draft criminal indictment, one of several tools it is using to strengthen…
Democrats Flip State House Seat in Arkansas
Alex Holladay (D) won a Republican-held seat in the Arkansas state House on Tuesday night, marking the ninth time Democrats have flipped a district from red to blue in a…
Tonight’s Primary Results
The 2026 primary season kicks into gear tonight. We’ll get our first real test of candidate strength, turnout, and just how restless each party’s base really is. North Carolina: Polls…
The Phone Call the Shook Up the Middle East
“Last Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called President Trump with a stunning tip: Iran’s supreme leader and his top advisers were all set to meet at one location in…
Noem Has ‘Systematically Obstructed’ Inspector General
“The inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security said the agency’s leaders had ‘systematically obstructed’ its work, including in a federal criminal investigation,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “In…
Americans Split on Military Action in Iran
A new Fox News national survey finds 61% think Iran poses “a real national security threat” to the United States. Even though a majority views Iran as a danger to…
Iran Tries to Expand the War and Outlast Trump
“The Islamic Republic of Iran’s first priority is to survive. To do that, its leaders will want to drive up the cost of the war for President Trump — in…
House Wants Goldman General Counsel to Testify
Goldman Sachs’s departing general counsel Kathryn Ruemmler has been asked to testify before the House Oversight Committee on her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the Wall Street Journal reports. Save to…
