“People are scared to death in this building.”
— A member of Congress, quoted by NBC News, in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination.
Become a member to get many great benefits -- exclusive analysis, trending news, a private podcast, no ads and more!
Trump Asks for Millions to Increase Security
The Trump administration is requesting $58 million to increase security for the executive and judicial branches in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk, Punchbowl News reports.
The request, which the administration is sending to Capitol Hill ahead of the Sept. 30 funding deadline, is directed to the United States Marshals Service. It would also go toward protecting Supreme Court justices.
Trump to Impose More Sanctions on Russia if NATO Does
“President Trump on Saturday set conditions for imposing new sanctions on Russia, saying he would do so only if all NATO member nations did the same and also stopped buying Russian oil and imposed steep tariffs on China,” the New York Times reports.
“They were the latest in a series of new conditions that Mr. Trump had announced before he would agree on punitive action against Russia, which has accelerated its aggression against Ukraine despite a summit that Mr. Trump held with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a month ago in Alaska. None of the steps Mr. Trump had said were required to begin an end to the war — including a negotiation between Mr. Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine — have taken place, or appear imminent.”
CNN: Trump issues an ultimatum for NATO countries on Russia sanctions.
Mamdani Says He Would Arrest Netanyahu
“If he wins his fall election, Zohran Mamdani would order New York’s police department to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu in the event that the Israeli prime minister ever traveled there, the city’s leading mayoral candidate said in a recent interview,” The Guardian reports.
Trump Escalates Attacks on Political Opponents
“President Trump and his top advisers are escalating their attacks on their opponents in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, placing the blame for political violence on Democrats alone and signaling a broad crackdown on critics and left-leaning institutions,” the New York Times reports.
Rubio Heads to a Defiant Israel After Qatar Strike
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Israel on Saturday amid signs that President Trump was growing frustrated about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s unrelenting campaign against Hamas prolonging the war in Gaza,” the New York Times reports.
“Mr. Rubio will land in Israel on Sunday as its military prepares for a major offensive in Gaza City. His visit comes days after an audacious Israeli airstrike targeted Hamas officials in Qatar. Arab and European officials have said that the attack would make ending the conflict even harder.”
Axios: Rubio to discuss with Netanyahu Israeli plan for possible West Bank annexation.
Chris Van Hollen Emdorses Mamdani
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City on Saturday and called on his party’s leadership to do the same, criticizing them for a delay that he said allowed President Trump to exploit Democratic divisions, the New York Times reports.
Shooter Apparently Had a Transgender Partner
Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson lived with his transgender partner, Fox News reports.
The individual, who is a male transitioning to a female, is fully cooperating with the FBI.
We May Never Understand Why He Did It
Join now to continue reading.
Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more.
Pentagon Plans to Send 1,000 Troops to Louisiana
“The Trump administration has drafted a proposal to activate 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to serve in a law enforcement mission focused on the state’s ‘urban centers,’ according to Pentagon planning documents outlining what would be a significant expansion of the military’s role in policing American citizens,” the Washington Post reports.
Voters Aren’t Buying Trump’s Economy
Politico: “Trump this week insisted Americans are experiencing the ‘best economy we’ve ever had.’ Privately, White House officials acknowledge people just aren’t feeling it…”
“Trumpeting positive economic statistics in the face of sagging sentiment is a political trap that has ensnared many administrations… Republicans could face a similar problem as they head into what is expected to be a difficult fight for control of the House.”
Israel Used Ballistic Missiles to Carry Out Its Qatar Attack
“As Israeli war planners plotted a secret strike on Hamas political leaders in Qatar, they chose a plan that enabled them to attack quickly and limited the opportunity for the U.S. to object,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The operation, which was carried out Tuesday, relied on warplanes that fired long range missiles, avoided the airspace of Arab countries and left the Trump administration in the dark until the last moments.”
Toxic Rhetoric Proliferates After Charlie Kirk’s Killing
NBC News: “The most concerning messages are proclamations from far-right activists, Republican politicians and conservative influencers about a coming civil war and the need for retribution or payback against the left for Kirk’s killing. The phrase ‘civil war’ has spiked on social media and in Google searches.”
Quote of the Day
“I know this guy is a Republican and all but I swear you could win all the electoral votes with this message in 2028.”
— Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), on X, praising Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R).
What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social Security
ProPublicay: “Some Social Security officials said they welcomed DOGE — the agency needs a technological overhaul — only to see DOGE ignore them and prioritize quick (often empty) wins.”
For Your Weekend Listening
Join now to continue reading.
Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more.
Democrats Name Their Price for Avoiding Shutdown
“The next federal-funding deadline is just weeks away. Democrats say restoring billions of dollars in health-insurance subsidies for Americans is the minimum price of their vote, holding the threat of a shutdown over Republicans’ heads,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Democrats are more confident in their negotiating stance compared with March, when a similar attempt to play hardball fizzled. While today’s talks pit them against Republican leaders who want a two-month spending deal with no big additions, they are finding support among rank-and-file GOP lawmakers fearing political backlash if their voters are hit by higher health-insurance bills next year.”
Brazil Keeps Telling Trump to Get Lost
“President Trump made his demands to Brazil very clear: Drop the charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro of attempting a coup,” the New York Times reports.
“To show he was serious, he hit Brazil with punishing tariffs, launched a trade investigation and imposed some of the most severe sanctions at his disposal against the Supreme Court justice overseeing the case.”
“Brazil responded on Thursday by convicting Mr. Bolsonaro anyway, sentencing him to more than 27 years in prison for overseeing a failed plot to stay in power after losing the 2022 elections.”
“Defiance has defined Brazil’s response to Mr. Trump since he began trying to bully the country. So far, it hasn’t resulted in disaster.”
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 8137
- Next Page »
