Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is urging the Trump administration to pardon former Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who is serving a seven-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, Axios reports.
Trump’s Texas Gambit Ignites Nationwide Battle
“President Trump’s high-stakes push to create more Republican House seats and keep the majority from flipping to Democrats has erupted into a cross-country fight, prompting the exodus of Democratic state lawmakers from Texas and leading blue-state governors to hatch their own plans,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Both parties are now racing to remake congressional lines in a slew of mid-decade redistrictings, breaking with traditional once-a-decade changes and injecting further uncertainty into what is expected to be a down-to-the-wire fight for control of the House in 2026.”
Axios: Democrats go nuclear in redistricting arms race.
For members: Blame the Supreme Court for the Redistricting Wars
White House Preps Order to Punish Banks
“The White House is preparing to step up pressure against big banks over perceived discrimination against conservatives and crypto companies with an executive order that threatens to fine lenders that drop customers for political reasons,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“A draft of the executive order directs bank regulators to investigate whether any financial institutions might have violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws or consumer financial protection laws.”
“Violators could be subject to monetary penalties, consent decrees or other disciplinary measures.”
A Look Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan Lair
New York Times: “The townhouse was one of five properties around the world owned by Mr. Epstein. After his release in 2009 from a Florida jail, where he served 13 months for soliciting prostitution from a teenager, the mansion served as both a personal hideaway and a salon where he could hold court with accomplished intellectuals, scientists and financiers.”
“The visitors considered Mr. Epstein fun, smart and curious. Another perk: getting to mingle with the young, attractive women who roamed the property and worked as his assistants.”
Republicans Find a Way to Fall in Line
New York Times: “President Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics forced his allies into the awkward spot of criticizing an agency they had freely cited in the past.”
California Democrats Eye 5 GOP Seats
“Democrats in California’s congressional delegation have privately agreed to a new congressional map that could net them as many as five seats in 2026,” Punchbowl News reports.
“The GOP targets: Reps. Ken Calvert and Darrell Issa in southern California; Rep. David Valadao in the Central Valley; Rep. Doug LaMalfa in the north and Rep. Kevin Kiley along the Nevada border.”
Politico: California moves to dismantle GOP map — and Trump’s grip.
Brian Schatz Locks Up Democratic Whip Race
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) has secured commitments from a majority of Democratic senators in his bid to become their next whip, including a crucial new endorsement from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Punchbowl News reports.
Schwarzenegger Would Campaign Against Newsom Effort
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is ready to campaign against a partisan gerrymandering plan that current officeholder Gavin Newsom is hoping to place on the November ballot, Politico reports.
Said a Schwarzenegger spokesman: “He calls gerrymandering evil, and he means that. He thinks it’s truly evil for politicians to take power from people. He’s opposed to what Texas is doing, and he’s opposed to the idea that California would race to the bottom to do the same thing.”
Cash Windfall From Trump’s Tax Law Starting to Show Up
“The magnitude of the cash savings from this summer’s federal tax legislation is starting to take shape at America’s biggest companies,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“In short, changes like allowing upfront depreciation of assets and immediate expensing of research-and-development expenses will bring swift windfalls to American corporations but also lasting tailwinds. This in turn has provided incremental fuel to stock markets, a counterweight to risks from tariffs and other policy uncertainty.”
Trump Tests Wall Street’s Need for Government Data
Wall Street Journal: “Investors have long parsed economic reports on the labor market or inflation to help determine prices for stocks and bonds. But after weak jobs data on Friday prompted President Trump to fire Erika McEntarfer, the top Bureau of Labor Statistics official, the sacrosanct importance of U.S. government data to investors suddenly came into doubt.”
“Banks have fielded calls from clients, anxious that they may need to rethink how they invest if inflation and employment statistics tied to U.S. investments can’t be trusted.“
Trump Demands Investment from Trading Partners
“President Trump’s tariff threats have turned into a play for cold, hard cash as he tries to leverage U.S. economic power to cajole other nations to make multibillion-dollar investments in order to maintain access to America’s market,” the New York Times reports.
“The financial promises give Mr. Trump the opportunity to flex his negotiating prowess in relatable terms and show off the splashy sums he is pulling into America, adding to the reality show intrigue of his trade agenda.”
Hegseth Aide Tried to Oust White House Liaison
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s acting chief of staff tried and failed to oust a senior White House liaison assigned to the Pentagon, detailing an unusual dispute that marks the latest instance of infighting among a staff plagued by disagreement and distrust,” the Washington Post reports.
Grand Jury Probe Ordered Into Obama Officials
“Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into accusations that members of the Obama administration manufactured intelligence about Russia’s 2016 election interference,” CNN reports.
“A grand jury would be able to issue subpoenas as part of a criminal investigation into renewed allegations that Democratic officials tried to smear Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign by falsely alleging his campaign was colluding with the Russian government.”
“It could also consider an indictment should the Justice Department decide to pursue a criminal case.”
NASA Plans Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
“Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will announce expedited plans this week to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, the first major action by the former Fox News host as the interim NASA administrator,” Politico reports.
Brazil Supreme Court Orders Arrest of Jair Bolsonarro
“Brazil’s Supreme Court on Monday ordered the house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly leading a coup attempt after losing the 2022 election,” the AP reports.
“Prosecutors accuse Bolsonaro of heading a criminal organization that plotted to overturn the election, including plans to kill President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and a Supreme Court justice. Monday’s order followed one from the top court last month that ordered Bolsonaro wear an electronic ankle monitor and imposed a curfew on his activities while the proceedings are underway.”
Abbott Orders the Arrest of Democratic Lawmakers
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered the arrest of the Democrats who fled the Lone Star State in an effort to halt the advancement of new congressional maps that could benefit Republicans in next year’s midterms, The Hill reports.
Said Abbott: “Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty to Texans. By fleeing the state, Texas House Democrats are holding hostage critical legislation to aid flood victims and advance property tax relief. There are consequences for dereliction of duty.”
Netanyahu Seeks Expansion of War
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for major expansion of war in Gaza, Jewish Insider reports.
Sherrod Brown Preparing for Comeback Bid
“Former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is interviewing campaign managers for a 2026 comeback bid, a clear indication that he’s preparing to jump into the race to defeat Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH),” Axios reports.
“While Ohio has been viewed as a stretch target for the party next year, Brown’s entrance into the race would immediately boost Democratic chances.”
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