Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) lost his primary last week to the Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein — a loss he attributed in part to “boomers” who were tricked by AI generated videos and a $25 million MAGA campaign against him, The Wrap reports,
Trump Tells Critics to ‘Keep Their Yaps Shut’
President Trump went on a mini-rant against the “losers” who are criticizing him for reported details of his negotiations with Iran, with the president saying they need to “keep their yaps shut for now” because the deal “isn’t even fully negotiated yet,” Mediaite reports.
Said Trump: “I don’t make bad deals!”
Trump Says He Is in No Rush for an Iran Deal
President Trump said Sunday he was in no hurry to complete an end-of-war agreement with Iran after spending weeks insisting Tehran had to quickly make nuclear concessions or face renewed attacks, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Said Trump: “I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal.”
He added the U.S. blockade on Iranian shipping would remain in place until an agreement “is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it right.”
Financial Times: Republican hardliners warn Trump is giving up too much in Iran talks.
CNN: Republican hawks seem to fear a Trump cut and run from Iran.
U.S. and Iran Agree to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
“The United States and Iran have agreed to a deal in principle to wind down the war in the Middle East and end the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a senior U.S. official said Sunday, although some of the most sensitive issues have yet to be resolved,” the New York Times reports.
“There was no immediate public statements from Iran about a deal being reached, and Iranian officials over the last 24 hours offered some conflicting depictions of what a potential agreement might contain. The U.S. official said Sunday that a deal had not yet been signed and was still subject to final approval from President Trump and Iran’s supreme leader, which could take days.”
Trump’s Numbers Continue to Slide
A new Wall Street Journal poll confirms President Trump’s recent downward trajectory, with his approval rating slipping to 41 percent and Democrats opening up an 8-point lead on the generic congressional ballot.
It also found a striking plunge in Republican voters’ strong approval of Trump, from 75 percent in January to 57 percent now.
Democrats Vow Redistricting Counterpunch
“Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House. They can catch up in 2028, but only if they overcome a series of redistricting hurdles that the GOP does not face,” the AP reports.
“That’s because Democrats, in many states, can draw partisan political lines only if they evade constraints — some self-imposed — on their ability to counterpunch.”
Where Rising Gas Prices Really Bite
“Surging gas prices have hit American drivers hard — but some much harder than others,” the Washington Post reports.
“For households in the bottom quarter of the income distribution — those earning roughly $40,000 a year or less — commuting fuel costs now consume an average of about 4 percent of their income…”
“Lower-income workers tend to live farther from their jobs, in areas with little or no public transit, and are more likely to drive older, less fuel-efficient vehicles. Many are not able to work from home. When prices rise, they have few ways to reduce their exposure — cutting back on driving means cutting back on getting to work, to doctors, to family.”
Boosting Progressives in Red Districts
New York Times: “As Democrats fight for control of Congress, prominent left-wing politicians including Mr. Sanders of Vermont and Ms. Ocasio-Cortez of New York are increasingly inserting themselves into primary races to elevate progressives in competitive battleground districts.”
“That’s a departure from the progressive playbook of years past, which generally focused on backing candidates in deep-blue turf where campaigns tended to focus more on liberal ideology and less on electability in general-election contests.”
“The effort aims to rebut the conventional wisdom that running moderate Democrats who appeal to centrists and Republicans with middle-of-the-road policies is the best strategy in competitive races. Now, progressives are saying that candidates with policies aimed at helping working families and critiquing the wealthy can win anywhere.”
The Supreme Court Collides With a Testy Trump
New York Times: “With the court preparing to issue major rulings in the coming weeks that will determine the fate of key aspects of the president’s agenda, Mr. Trump has vacillated between combative and conciliatory in his treatment of the justices.”
“He has seemed ever aware and at times resentful of the critical role the justices play in determining the lawfulness of his policies, with the court representing perhaps the one force in American government truly able to thwart his agenda. At the heart of the tension: a president who appears to believe that justices, especially those he appointed, should be loyalists rather than independent actors in a separate, equal branch of government.”
Iran Did Not Lose the War
John Ellis: “The Iran war is ‘unspinnable’ as a win for the United States, because victory required Iran’s defeat. For Iran, victory means (and has always meant) not losing. However one assesses the war at this juncture, Iran has not lost.”
“Indeed, it has gained at least some degree of control over the Strait of Hormuz, which means it now has leverage over the global economy that it did not have before the outbreak of the war. This has elevated Iran’s status as a global power; not to the first tier, but as an emboldened geopolitical force to be reckoned with.
“You could call that ‘winning,’ You wouldn’t call it defeat.”
How Delcy Rodriguez Rose From Pariah to U.S. Partner
Wall Street Journal: “Rodríguez has rapidly positioned herself as Washington’s indispensable partner in Venezuela since U.S. commandos captured her boss, strongman Nicolás Maduro, in January. Once an adversary sanctioned by the U.S. and a hard-line socialist, she now hosts a steady stream of Americans eager to invest in oil-rich Venezuela, and wins praise from Trump.”
“So far, Rodríguez’s alliance with the U.S. is giving her the money, legitimacy and time to consolidate power and preserve much of the authoritarian system built under Maduro—while pushing free elections further out of reach.”
Even Republicans Are Sour on Trump’s Economy
“President Trump promised an economic golden age when he returned to office last year,” Axios reports.
“Instead, voters are in their crankiest mood in years about their financial outlook — and the pessimism is spreading even to Republicans.”
“The growing GOP gloom could hardly come at a worse time for Trump and the party — less than six months out from a midterm election that’s likely to turn on the economy.”
What’s Inside the Proposed Iran Deal
“The agreement the U.S. and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran’s nuclear program,” Axios reports.
“The deal would avoid an escalation of the war and decrease the pressure on the global oil supply. However, it’s unclear whether it will lead to a lasting peace agreement that also addresses President Trump’s nuclear demands.”
John Cornyn Isn’t Going Quietly
“After receiving a coveted Senate endorsement from President Trump last week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took an early victory lap,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Paxton released an ad touting the endorsement before quickly pivoting to one targeting Democratic nominee James Talarico. He asked his rival in the Republican primary, longtime Sen. John Cornyn, to stop the negative attack ads for the final days of the ugly race.”
“Cornyn responded with a definitive no.”
Said Cornyn: “Judgment day is coming for Ken Paxton.”
Trump Says Deal with Iran ‘Largely Done’
President Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region, the AP reports.
He said final aspects and details of the deal are being discussed and will be announced “shortly.”
New York Times: “Mr. Trump provided few details about the preliminary agreement, and there was no immediate confirmation from Iran or Israel. It is unclear if the latest negotiations were just about extending the current cease-fire or a more permanent peace.”
Justice Department Scrubs References to January 6
“The Justice Department has moved on two fronts to chip away at some of the last traces of its vast investigation into the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, aligning itself ever more closely with President Trump’s own efforts to whitewash the events of that day,” the New York Times reports.
“On Friday evening, just as the holiday weekend was beginning, federal prosecutors in Washington filed motions to formally dismiss the most serious criminal cases stemming from Jan. 6 — those that involved leaders and members of far-right groups who were tried and convicted on charges of seditious conspiracy.”
“Hours later, one of the Justice Department’s official social media accounts confirmed that the department was scrubbing its online archives of news releases used to publicize the cases filed against Jan. 6 rioters.”
The Guardian: Trump’s justice department scrubs its website of news releases about January 6 defendants.
Trump Sets His Sights on Restricting Legal Immigration
“The Trump administration has pulled back its aggressive operations in cities like Chicago and Minneapolis after bad polling indicated the crackdown on illegal immigration was unpopular,” the New York Times reports.
“In its wake, however, a new approach is emerging on legal immigration, one that makes it harder for those abroad to enter the United States, and for those already here on a temporary basis to stay. In recent months, Trump administration officials have discussed the legal immigration system as rife with fraud and abuse, and in need of wholesale reform.”
Democrats Fret Over Party Chair
“The Democratic National Committee was already in a hole. Democrats worry Ken Martin is digging it deeper,” Politico reports.
“Martin’s decision to release and then disavow a scattershot autopsy on the Democrats’ 2024 losses has ratcheted up calls on the embattled Minnesotan to step aside and rattled donors already hesitant to cut checks to a party in deep debt.”
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