New York Times: “Slowly but surely, political violence has moved from the fringes to an inescapable reality. Violent threats and even assassinations, attempted or successful, have become part of the political landscape — a steady undercurrent of American life.”
Yes, They’re Going After Medicare Too
Jonathan Cohn: “One reason is the bill’s projected fiscal effects. Thanks to all the tax cuts, the legislation would likely increase deficits enough to trigger automatic spending reductions that, under the terms of a 2010 law, would include cuts to Medicare.”
“But the claim is also not true for another reason: One of the more important health care cuts in the legislation would affect Medicare beneficiaries.”
“And not just any Medicare beneficiaries. I’m talking about some of the most vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities who are on Medicare—the ones who can least afford to deal with punishing medical bills.”
Inside Trump’s Backtrack on Immigration
“For months, Trump administration officials have been adamant about targeting all the millions of immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, regardless of their work or taxpaying status,” Axios reports.
“But now Trump is making a huge exception: those working at hotels, farms, meatpacking plants and restaurants.”
“He’s bowing to pressure from businesses that have been warning of economic devastation — and is opening the door for potentially millions of workers who are here illegally to stay after all.”
Melania Appears to Doze Off During Trump’s Parade
Daily Beast: “Commenters on social media were quick to note that at several points throughout the parade, First Lady Melania Trump appeared to almost be dozing off, or at least resting her eyes at multiple intervals.”
“At the very least, she looked incredibly bored, as did Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Seated between them, Trump looked disappointed or disconcerted—whatever he was feeling, the sour expression on his face suggested it was not an overly positive emotion.”
New York Times: Melania Trump suits up for the military parade.
Inside Trump’s Turnaround on Immigration Raids
New York Times: “President Trump’s decision to pause most raids targeting farms and hospitality workers took many inside the White House by surprise. It came after intensive lobbying by his agriculture secretary.”
Ocasio-Cortez Rallies Against Cuomo ‘Gerontocracy’
“Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ratcheted up the stakes in the New York City mayor’s race Saturday night during a rally for contender Zohran Mamdani, framing the contest as a referendum on the future of the Democratic Party nationally,” Politico reports.
“It is a choice, she said, between the ‘gerontocracy’ represented by the 67-year-old former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the change represented by Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblymember.”
Said Ocasio-Cortez: “When I say that this is not just about New York City, but that this is about the United States, I mean that literally because Andrew Cuomo has made clear that if he wins this race, he wants to run for president of the United States.”
Israel, Iran Trade Blows for With No Sign of Letup
“Israel and Iran continued intense bombardments on one another’s territories for the third day, with no sign of a reprieve and growing concerns over a wider conflict in one of the world’s key oil-producing regions,” Bloomberg reports.
“Israel on Sunday reported a new wave of missile attacks from Iran, just hours after intercepting an earlier barrage and carrying out simultaneous strikes on Tehran. Since midnight, four people were killed and 207 wounded in the strikes, emergency services said.”
Trump Considers Adding 36 Countries to Travel Ban
“The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration early this month,” the Washington Post reports.
“Among the new list of countries that could face visa bans or other restrictions are 25 African nations, including significant U.S. partners such as Egypt and Djibouti, plus countries in the Caribbean, Central Asia and several Pacific Island nations.”
Fox News Hosts Gushed Over the Military Parade
New York Times: “Over the course of the three-hour event, which was held to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday — it happened to be Mr. Trump’s 79th birthday, too — Fox News did not air footage of the “No Kings” rallies that were taking place simultaneously in many cities in protest of the administration’s policies.”
“For updates, viewers could turn to CNN and MSNBC, which toggled between the parade and Saturday’s other significant news events, including rocket attacks in the Middle East and the assassination of a Democratic politician in Minnesota.”
Eight Chaotic Days Shake Trump’s Grip on Presidency
“President Trump began the week of his 79th birthday reeling from his explosive public breakup with Elon Musk,” Axios reports.
“He ended it with tanks in the capital, Marines in Los Angeles, a Democratic senator dragged away in handcuffs, thousands of protests planned nationwide, and a new war in the Middle East.”
“In a year already brimming with ‘holy shit’ moments, the past eight days have brought unprecedented new intensity, stakes and challenges to Trump’s presidency.”
Washington Post: Trump’s parade comes at end of one of the most tumultuous weeks of his presidency.
Israel Urges U.S. to Join War with Iran
“Israel has asked the Trump administration over the past 48 hours to join the war with Iran in order to eliminate its nuclear program,” Axios reports.
“Israel lacks the bunker buster bombs and large bomber aircraft needed to destroy Iran’s Fordow uranium enrichment site, which is built into a mountain and deep underground. The U.S. has both within flying distance of Iran.”
Israel Smuggled Drone Parts to Attack Iran From Within
Wall Street Journal: “Israel had spent months smuggling in parts for hundreds of quadcopter drones rigged with explosives—in suitcases, trucks and shipping containers—as well as munitions that could be fired from unmanned platforms.”
Elected Officials Worry That Attacks Will Escalate
“Republican and Democratic politicians are warning about rising violence targeting elected officials in the aftermath of a series of attacks, including the killing of a state official in Minnesota on Saturday,” Politico reports.
“Within the last year, there have been multiple assassination attempts against President Donald Trump, an arson attack on Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence, and the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington — setting a new cycle of violence in the country.”
Wall Street Journal: “On Thursday, Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill were at each other‘s throats. By Saturday, they were joining to decry political violence and seek more security.”
“The middle-of-the-night killing in Minnesota of a top Democratic state lawmaker and the shooting of a colleague, allegedly by a suspect posing as a police officer who had a list of other elected officials, jolted Capitol Hill, eight years to the day after Republican lawmakers were targeted by a lone gunman at a congressional baseball practice.”
Axios: “Members of Congress went into this weekend with their nerves already severely frayed. The shooting of two lawmakers in Minnesota on Saturday has sent those tensions over the edge.”
‘No Kings’ Rallies Draw Big Crowds
“Americans turned out en masse in communities across the country Saturday, raucously pushing back on what they see as President Donald Trump’s widening authoritarianism, attacks on immigrants and deep cuts to scores of federal programs,” the Washington Post reports.
“Yet the day was marred by the news of deadly violence overnight in Minneapolis, where two Democratic state legislators were shot with their spouses in what Gov. Tim Walz called a ‘politically motivated’ attack.”
Axios: “No Kings” anti-Trump protests attract millions, organizers say.
An Underwhelming Military Parade
New York Times: “For an event that relied on mesmerizing production and an awe factor for spectators, a number of logistical obstacles and muted enthusiasm were palpable on the ground.”
“Reporters for The New York Times who attended the parade described an at-times underwhelming performance and crowds dispersing early amid a light drizzle.”
Washington Post: Tanks, troops and flyovers in D.C. as Trump gets his military parade.
Israel Bombards Tehran
“The sky over Tehran was engulfed in smoke and flame on Sunday after the city’s main gas depot was struck during Israel’s latest wave of attacks on Iran,” the New York Times reports.
“The two countries launched renewed waves of attacks on each other late on Saturday, as leaders of both countries vowed to intensify their assault despite international pleas for de-escalation.”
Axios: Israeli air force achieved freedom of operation in Tehran’s airspace.
A Hamptons Wedding of Liberal Royalty
“The Democratic establishment descended on the Hamptons this weekend for something of a political royal wedding that brought together the worlds of big-money politics and Clinton-era insiders,” the New York Times reports.
“The newlyweds were Alex Soros, the son of George Soros, the Democratic Party’s most generous patron, and Huma Abedin, a political aide who has been described as almost a daughter to Hillary Clinton, the former first lady and secretary of state. Held on Saturday at a Soros family estate in Water Mill, N.Y., the wedding drew private jets and Clinton aides galore in a rare concentration of wealth and power.”
The Shame of Trump’s Parade
Graham Parsons: “Up until a week ago, the blurring of the boundaries between the administration’s ideology and the military had not yet manifested as an attempt to employ the military directly on Trump’s—or the Republican Party’s—behalf. The steps taken until that point had been mostly symbolic…”
“But these symbolic expressions of military politicization have paved the way for that endgame—presidential orders that deploy the military for directly partisan ends. In just the past week, the Trump administration responded to protests against the enforcement of his immigration policies with military deployments. The likelihood that the administration will try to use the military against its political opponents is now very high. If that comes to pass, we will then learn just how successful Trump’s efforts to politicize the military have been.”
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