“House Republican appropriators are publicly rebuking the Trump administration for seeking must-have military cash through a party-line reconciliation bill that’s not guaranteed to clear Congress,” Politico reports.
John Cornyn Tries to Grow Spine
Rolling Stone: “Cornyn the lame duck, it seems, is mildly more independent than the last iteration of the senator, who was best described as a groveling lackey.”
“Formerly proud GOP electeds have done all kinds of humiliating things in the hope of winning a Trump endorsement, but Cornyn, who has served in the Senate since 2002, put on a particularly embarrassing display of ass-kissing in an attempt to enter Trump’s good graces.”
Mediaite: Cornyn unleashes on Trump, warns GOP could “alienate” traditional Republicans.
Trump Seeks to Boost Quantum Computing
“President Trump accelerated his efforts to boost the burgeoning quantum-computing industry, signing a pair of executive orders aimed at speeding the development of advanced quantum computers and mitigating the security threats they present,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“One of the orders the president signed Monday directs federal agencies, including the Energy Department, to work with the private sector and academics to deploy a quantum computer powerful enough to conduct scientific research by 2028.”
Tucker Carlson Says He Is Done with Republicans
“Tucker Carlson says he’s ‘out’ of the Republican Party moving forward, arguing the GOP no longer reflects his views,” Axios reports.
Said Carlson: “I’m out. And if I’m out, then I think a lot of other people are out.”
He added: “I would not support the Republican Party. There’s no chance I would support the Republican Party.”
Dershowitz to Testify on Epstein Ties
“Alan Dershowitz is scheduled to speak with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on July 20 as part of its ongoing Jeffery Epstein investigation,” Politico reports.
Ex-IRS Official Says Trump Audit Immunity Deal ‘Illegal’
“The Justice Department made an illegal deal with President Donald Trump to immunize him, his family and his businesses from audits or other federal probes related to past filings, a group of tax experts and former Internal Revenue Service officials told a judge,” Bloomberg reports.
Trump Demands Prosecution of Reflecting Pool ‘Vandals’
“President Donald Trump called Monday for those he accused of vandalizing the newly renovated, and now quickly deteriorating, Reflecting Pool on the National Mall to face serious criminal charges that could result in lengthy prison sentences,” CNN reports.
Said Trump: “Please remember that there is a 10 year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things – Which will be fully enforced!”
The Guardian: Five people reportedly arrested after Trump claims Washington reflecting pool was vandalized.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Voter Database Plan
“A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from creating a centralized database containing Social Security numbers along with information about voters’ citizenship status and other sensitive data,” NewsNation reports.
CNN: Judge says Trump can’t use Social Security data for voter roll purges.
Fossil Fuel Companies Win Lower Costs Under New Rules
“The Interior Department issued a pair of proposed rules that would reduce costs and weaken requirements for fossil fuel companies that operate on federal lands,” the New York Times reports.
“The first rule would drastically lower the fees that companies must pay before drilling, while the second could allow firms to release more methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.”
Iran Team Leaves Note Thanking Los Angeles Fans
“The Iran soccer team left a note in its SoFi Stadium locker room thanking Los Angeles area fans for their hospitality,” the Los Angeles Times reports.
“While the matches drew protests against the Iranian regime, including some booing both times the national anthem was played before kickoffs, the crowds heavily favored and cheered loudly for the Iranian team.”
ABC Mobilizes Audience Against Brendan Carr’s FCC
“ABC viewers across the country are getting a message from the network: If you like your local stations, or ‘The View,’ help us get the government off our back,” the Washington Post reports.
“ABC on Monday launched an on-air campaign asking viewers to send comments to the Federal Communications Commission’s website pushing back on the agency and its chairman, Brendan Carr.”
Deadline: ABC launches on-air campaign warning viewers of FCC actions and urging public comment.
Blanche Seeks Tillis Support Ahead of Judiciary Vote
“Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is meeting Wednesday with Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general’s latest big sit-down with a key GOP swing vote on his confirmation,” Punchbowl News reports.
“The Tillis meeting will be one of Blanche’s most consequential moments in his quest for the AG job. Tillis sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which gives him the power to single-handedly sink Blanche’s nomination. No Democrats are expected to vote for Blanche, so Republicans will have to carry this on their own.”
Democrats Are Struggling with a Growing Mess in Maine
“House Democrats’ campaign arm and main super PAC are stopping short of saying they will go all-in to hold onto Maine’s lone swing district after failing to get their preferred nominee,” Axios reports.
“This new headache comes as Democratic leaders were already grappling with the never-ending firestorm around Senate nominee Graham Platner.”
Pentagon Chief Meets with Republicans on Budget Package
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to give a classified briefing Wednesday to a group of House Republicans about the administration’s goals for military funding and another party-line reconciliation bill,” Politico reports.
CBS News: Trump expected to meet with defense contractors Wednesday amid Iran peace talks.
Trump Is Defying Congress on Foreign Aid
ProPublica: “Officials have delayed spending on global health, have not issued funds for some projects and have labeled money destined for humanitarian aid as ‘unallocated’ to control how it can be spent… And when lawmakers have asked about their actions, officials often have not responded.”
Trump Hasn’t Kept His Midterm Travel Promise
“President Donald Trump promised to be everywhere on the campaign trail this year. He hasn’t been,” Bloomberg Government reports.
“Trump has made just 12 campaign stops in the five months since the White House said he would make one appearance a week, including two in New York. The president isn’t on the ballot in November, but House Republicans defending a razor-thin majority need his help to turn out the low-propensity voters who typically skip midterms, a job the party has struggled to do without him on the ticket.”
The Scale of Trump’s Blunder in Iran Comes Into Focus
Aaron Blake: “The first major poll conducted since the Trump administration signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran has a point that seems like good news for Trump: Americans overwhelmingly agree he should end the war rather than push for more concessions.”
“But it’s not because they actually like the agreement; it’s because they think the war is a debacle, and they just want to be done with it.”
Judge Voids Trump Subpoenas to Minnesota Officials
“A federal judge has quashed six grand jury subpoenas the Trump administration served against Minnesota state and local government offices — including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey — ruling the subpoenas were retaliatory and unlawful,” CBS News reports.
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