President Trump told Axios in a phone call that “the clock is ticking” for Iran and warned that if the Iranian regime doesn’t come with a better offer for a deal, “they are going to get hit much harder.”
Trump Abandons the Dreamers
“President Trump talks sympathetically about the country’s 500,000 Dreamers — but his administration is putting them in the crosshairs for deportation,” Axios reports.
“The recipients of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are finding it no longer reliably protects them from deportation or disruptions to their ability to work legally.”
Redistricting Wars Shift to South Carolina
“An effort to reshape South Carolina’s congressional districts will get its first full airing Monday in the state House, as lawmakers launch a lengthy and potentially testy discussion on whether to accede to President Donald Trump’s desires for a U.S. House map that could yield a clean sweep for Republicans,” the AP reports.
Fetterman Won’t Budge on War Powers Vote
“John Fetterman knows his fellow Democrats are not happy with his Iran war powers votes. They might stand a better chance winning over a few more Republicans than flipping him,” Semafor reports.
“The Pennsylvania Democrat is unbowed by the intraparty criticism of his votes against ceasing the war — a position that last week proved decisive.”
Said Fetterman: “Something like this is much more important than just voting what your base might demand. Because I think things are much bigger and more important than that. And Iran with a nuclear bomb is one of those things.”
Ebola Spread Shows Deadly Cost of Aid Retreat
“The Ebola outbreak spreading across Democratic Republic of Congo and into neighboring Uganda is fast becoming an early test of what a retreat in Western health funding might mean for global pandemic preparedness,” Bloomberg reports.
“For years, the US financed networks of laboratories, epidemiologists and emergency-response programs through agencies including USAID and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”
A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory
Nate Cohn: “Just 37 percent of Americans approve of his performance as president, a drop of four percentage points from the last Times/Siena poll in January and his lowest approval rating in any Times/Siena survey in either term.”
“A four-point decline isn’t necessarily huge, but it puts Mr. Trump’s ratings in new political territory. While recent presidencies have often been unpopular and polarizing, no president’s approval rating has been under 38 percent for more than a few days in the last 17 years, according to our average. If there has been a floor during this partisan era of politics, Mr. Trump’s ratings today have fallen to it.”
Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War
“Most voters think President Trump made the wrong decision to go to war with Iran, a New York Times/Siena poll found, leaving the Republican Party on rocky political footing heading into the midterm elections as his approval rating sinks and economic concerns rise.”
“Majorities of voters said that the war was not worth the costs and held deeply pessimistic views about the economy.”
“Mr. Trump’s approval rating — a key historical predictor of how a president’s party will fare in an election — has sunk to a second-term low in Times/Siena polls of 37 percent amid the deeply unpopular Middle East conflict.”
Not the Economy Kevin Warsh Wanted to Inherit
“Kevin Warsh won the Fed chair nomination with a double-barreled policy agenda for the central bank: lower interest rates and a smaller Fed balance sheet. As he takes the reins, economic conditions will make it tough for him to achieve either of those goals,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“A troubling rise in inflation over the past two months has left Fed policymakers in no mood to deliver the rate cuts that President Trump has demanded. The job market has shown signs of stabilizing, further undercutting the case for easing.”
Now Trump Wants a Helipad
“President Trump is discussing plans to install a helipad at the White House to prevent powerful new Marine One helicopters from damaging the South Lawn,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The helipad would be the latest renovation to the historic White House grounds since Trump began his second term.”
Worldwide Demand Keeps Energy Prices High in U.S.
Wall Street Journal: “For now, the U.S. has been able to meet needs at home and replace some of the missing Gulf barrels. No nation in the world’s history has ever exported as much energy: It shipped 14.2 million barrels of crude and products a day late last month—the rough equivalent of one out of seven barrels consumed globally in ordinary times.”
“But trouble is brewing. U.S. oil producers are barely stepping up their output, refineries are running at full-throttle, and domestic stocks are getting depleted fast. The upshot: American consumers are set to keep paying more for fuel to stay inside the U.S.’s borders.”
Lindsey Graham Calls on Trump to Bomb Iran Again
Sen. Lindsey Graham expressed doubt Sunday that U.S. negotiations with Iran would prove fruitful and called on President Trump to follow through with his threats to strike Iranian energy infrastructure, NOTUS reports.
Said Graham: “I think we’ve hit a wall when it comes to negotiations.”
Trump-Backed Prayer Festival Draws Thousands
“A crowd of thousands, many in red, white and blue, transformed a block of the National Mall into an evangelical-style worship service Sunday morning at a White House-led, day-long prayer festival for the country’s 250th anniversary,” the Washington Post reports.
“The event, supported with millions of dollars in public funding, featured Christian clergy, music and appearances by multiple senior government officials, including President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and House Speaker Mike Johnson.”
The Trump-Jeffries Social-Media War Is Heating Up
Wall Street Journal: “The House Democratic leader from New York has become a steady recipient of Trump’s social-media trolling in recent weeks, complete with derogatory nicknames such as ‘High Tax Hakeem’ and ‘Low IQ,’ a tried and tested approach by a president known for labeling his political foils.”
“The focus on Jeffries is part of Trump’s battle plan for November’s midterm elections in less than six months. Republicans will be defending their narrow majority in the House, attempting to insulate Trump from investigations and impeachment battles during the president’s final two years in office.”
“The social-media push aims to make Jeffries the face of House Democrats and a symbol of what Republicans view as advocates for higher spending, unchecked borders and liberal policies out-of-step with Americans, White House officials have said.”
Suspicious Betting in Washington Is on the Rise
“For decades, the information that fueled insider trading was found on Wall Street or inside the glass offices of public companies across the country,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The rise of prediction markets has created a new temptation in Washington, where the Trump administration’s fast-moving agenda is giving those privy to government information a chance to cash in on the volatility.”
“Regulators and prosecutors are now playing catch-up to combat a batch of suspicious betting that touches various corners of the federal bureaucracy. It is a new challenge for authorities because insider-trading laws weren’t designed for people who bet on the outcome of legislation, political races and even U.S. military operations.”
Larry Hogan Has Given Up on Republicans
Washington Post: “At the height of his political influence, Maryland‘s former Republican governor Larry Hogan was courted as a presidential candidate to offer an antidote to Donald Trump’s takeover of the GOP. But the brand that made him a popular blue state governor never made a splash outside the ‘Never Trump’ world…”
“Instead, in what he calls his ‘Zen’ era, Hogan is announcing Sunday the launch of the nonpartisan Hogan Institute at a small liberal arts college. Vowing to never run for office again, Hogan is instead focused on teaching leadership skills to Washington College undergraduates.”
Trump Targets Lauren Boebert Next
Playbook: “Trump has already set his sights on the next member on his must-go list: Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO). She responded defiantly to Trump’s calls to primary her after she appeared alongside Massie, declaring herself a true MAGA warrior who can win in November.”
Will Ferrell Shows Up As Jeffrey Epstein
“Saturday Night Live’s 51st season finale began with a blistering cold open that had host Will Ferrell as the ghost of pedophile Epstein amidst a mosaic of Trump’s administration’s worst hits and biggest fools,” Deadline reports.
Said Ferrell: “Donnie, just remember, no matter how many wars you start or how bad you tank the economy as a distraction, people will always associate you with me, and that, my dear close friend, that is a beautiful thing.”
Trump’s Ballroom Funding Hits Snag in the Senate
“The Senate’s parliamentarian has found that $1 billion in federal funding related to President Trump’s White House ballroom is subject to a 60-vote threshold in the Senate rather than a simple majority, throwing into question whether Republicans will be able to fast-track a vote for the project,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Republican leaders on Capitol Hill had included the Trump administration’s $1 billion request for security-related upgrades tied to the ballroom in a $70 billion package to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol for three years. Senate Republicans have been waiting for the parliamentarian to clear the entire bill before holding a vote this coming week.”
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