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Justices Likely to Undo Restrictions on Conversion Therapy
“The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared poised to back a free speech challenge to a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy aimed at young people questioning their sexual orientations or gender identities in a case likely to have national implications,” NBC News reports.
“If the court rules against the state, it could affect more than 20 states that have similar bans and raise new questions about other long-standing state health care regulations.”
Both Parties Think They’re Winning, So Nobody’s Budging
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Pennsylvania Court Race Has Major Implications for 2028
“Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is wading into a state Supreme Court race this fall that both parties say has far-reaching implications for the 2028 presidential race, upcoming midterms and future redistricting in the premier battleground state,” CNN reports.
“Shapiro, a potential 2028 contender himself, appears in an ad launching Tuesday for three Democratic justices on the ballot in November, warning Pennsylvanians that ‘the threats to our freedoms are very real.'”
Johnson Says Greene Not In the Loop
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) responded to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-GA) criticism of GOP leaders ahead of Obamacare premiums spiking, saying she simply wasn’t in the loop as other Republicans discuss a path forward, Politico reports.
Said Johnson: “Congresswoman Greene does not serve on the committees of jurisdiction to deal with those specialized issues, and she’s probably not read that in on some of that, because it’s still been sort of in their silos of the people who specialize in those issues.”
Exchange of the Day
President Trump told reporters he’ll decide whether to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, after the Supreme Court declined to hear her appeal of her conviction.
REPORTER: But she’s convicted of child sex trafficking.
TRUMP: Yeah, I mean, I’m gonna have to take a look at it.
There Is No Budget ‘Deal’ to Be Made
Garrett Graff: “Right now, at least publicly, the shutdown largely hinges on a deal to continue health subsidies for some 24 million Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace to buy insurance. But even if Democrats and Republicans come to an agreement on those expiring subsidies, no one has answered the fundamental question: How can Democrats count on those agreed-upon subsidies actually being paid?”
“These budget negotiations and the shutdown must be seen against the backdrop of the entire year of presidential overreach and constitutional violations. All year, we’ve seen this administration treat appropriations bills less as laws-to-follow and more like Lucy playing football with Charlie Brown. What should make this moment any different?”
“How can anyone in Congress — Democrats or Republicans — make a budget ‘deal’ with this administration if we now know the President is going to ignore implementing any part of the ‘deal’ he wants?”
Earlier for members: The Case Democrats Should Be Making
Budget Office Deletes Reference to Back Pay
“The Office of Management and Budget on Friday quietly revised a shutdown guidance document to remove references to a law passed in 2019 to guarantee that all federal workers are provided backpay at the conclusion of a lapse in appropriations,” Government Executive reports.
Deployments Deepen Chasm Between Trump, Governors
“Donald Trump’s continued deployment of National Guard troops to major cities over the objections of their Democratic state leaders is shattering a decades-long norm of cooperation between presidents and governors,” Politico reports.
‘No More Owning the Libs’
“Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on Tuesday plans to call on the GOP to embrace a less overtly belligerent and oppositional posture,” Axios reports.
Ramaswamy will say the conservative moment is at a “fork in the road” and urge them to abandon its fixation on “owning the libs” in favor of a less overtly confrontational posture.
Unknown Number Calling? It’s Not Random
The BBC caught scam call center workers on hidden cameras as they laughed at the people they were tricking.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Backs Obamacare Subsidies
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) broke with Republicans on Obamacare subsidies, saying that while she’s not a fan of the health care law, Congress must act to prevent a premium hike.
Said Greene: “I’m absolutely disgusted that health insurance premiums will double if the tax credits expire this year.”
Flight Delays Begin as Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Worsen
“Flights into airports serving New York, Denver and the Los Angeles area were delayed on Monday night because of shortages of air traffic controllers, hours after the transportation secretary warned that flying could be disrupted by the government shutdown,” the New York Times reports.
Treasury Defends Minting a $1 Trump Coin
“The Trump administration on Monday defended its plan to mint a $1 coin bearing the image of President Trump despite the fact that an 1866 law dictates that only the deceased can appear on U.S. currency,” the New York Times reports.
“Initial designs for the coins released by the U.S. treasurer last week stirred controversy and accusations that the Trump administration was violating the law so that Mr. Trump could honor himself by putting his face on a coin. The 1866 law enshrined a tradition that individuals could appear on U.S. currency only posthumously to avoid the appearance that America was a monarchy.”
“But in a post on Monday, the Treasury Department said that featuring Mr. Trump on a coin in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday was authorized under the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020.”
Hegseth’s Ultimatum Sparks Fears of Departures
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “my way or the highway” message to hundreds of generals and admirals at a summit in Virginia last week has sparked fears that some top leaders may choose to bow out of the U.S. military entirely, NewsNation reports.
White House ‘Radio Silent’ on Shutdown
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) told CNN the White House “has gone radio silent” on the government shutdown since last week.
Jay Jones Scandal Throws Virginia Democrats Into Crisis
“A scandal over resurfaced texts from Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones has Democrats in a catch-22,” Axios reports.
“A month before Election Day, pushing Jones off the ticket could fracture Democrats’ chances in a pivotal statewide race seen as a bellwether for next year.”
“But standing by him risks reinforcing Republican attacks about double standards on political violence.”
Justices Hear Challenge to Ban on Conversion Therapy
“The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a challenge to a Colorado law that prohibits licensed mental health professionals from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of clients who are under 18,” the New York Times reports.
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