Maria Bartiromo’s Fox Betrayal
Oliver Darcy: “Bartiromo’s termination stems from an incident, which has not previously been reported, that occurred in July. After Trump delivered his unhinged prime time speech in which he pushed more conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, this time making a number of allegations against China, I am told that Fox issued guidance to senior employees instructing them to steer clear of giving credence to Trump’s delusional claims. I’m told that the guidance was issued in writing.”
“Indeed, the day after Trump’s prime time address, Fox conspicuously avoided covering the debunked claims the president had pushed. The lack of coverage raised eyebrows among media observers at the time. It also appears to have caught the attention of the White House.”
“It’s unclear whether Trump or someone at the White House inquired with Bartiromo about the lack of coverage. But ultimately Bartiromo spilled the secret, divulging to the White House that Trump’s speech had received scant coverage on the channel because network bosses had ordered it so… In doing so, Bartiromo not only effectively betrayed her employer, but also disclosed confidential company information, violating the terms of her employment agreement.”
Missouri Can’t Use Redrawn Map in Midterms
“The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state can’t use redrawn congressional districts that could have benefited Republicans in November’s midterm elections, and voters must decide if they should be used in future elections,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The unanimous decision was a blow to Republicans who were hoping to gain one U.S. House seat with the redrawn map in the midterms. Around the country, both parties have been changing congressional maps hoping to gain an advantage in the House.”
John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in His Work
Wall Street Journal: “Behind closed doors, the first-term senator shows little interest in doing the job beyond cultivating relationships with conservative media figures and advocating for Israel, according to interviews with more than a dozen former staffers and lawmakers, as well as text messages and other internal records.”
“With a pivotal election looming in November that could yield a split Senate and give Fetterman outsize influence, his office is staffed with a revolving door of aides who are constantly scrambling to keep up the face of a functional operation, the interviews and text messages show.”
Mediaite: Fetterman reportedly ditched meeting with paralyzed vets to do Fox News hit.
Maryland Supreme Court Allows Redistricting on Ballot
“The Maryland Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Democrats’ much-debated redistricting amendment to appear on ballots in November,” NOTUS reports.
“Voters will decide whether to change the state constitution to allow lawmakers to draw legislative and congressional districts without facing stringent compactness standards in the future — marking a win for state Democrats who passed the amendment last month.”
Trump Taps Army Engineering Official as Acting Secretary
“President Trump said on Thursday that he was appointing Adam R. Telle, the official overseeing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to take over as the acting Army secretary, following the resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll earlier this week,” the New York Times reports.
“Mr. Driscoll, formerly the civilian leader of the Army, resigned on Monday after clashing repeatedly with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the purge of top generals in the Army. Under the regular chain of command, Michael Obadal, the under secretary of the Army and principal deputy to Mr. Driscoll, would have become acting secretary in Mr. Driscoll’s place.”
Vance Says He Doesn’t Know When Iran Conflict Will End
“Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he couldn’t predict when the fighting with Iran would end or when gas would return to $3 a gallon,” the Washington Post reports.
“President Donald Trump originally said the war, which began Feb. 28, would last four to six weeks. In July, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he hoped gasoline could average $3 a gallon nationwide by Labor Day.”
JD Vance to Attend 9/11 Ceremony with Biden
“Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he is ‘looking forward’ to meeting with former President Joe Biden while in New York City next week for the 25th anniversary of 9/11,” Fox News reports.
Said Vance: “I’m really looking forward to hanging out with Joe Biden. I’m sure that we’ll have many, many intense intellectual conversations and, you know, it’ll be great. We’ll have a great time with Joe Biden and the other presidents.”
Top Pentagon Official Reaffirms Anthropic Blacklist
“Pentagon official Emil Michael on Thursday said that Anthropic is still considered a ‘supply chain risk,’ a day after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the company is ‘back on the right side,'” Axios reports.
“The Trump administration is not entirely aligned on one of the world’s leading AI labs following months of fighting over how the military can use its models.”
A Democratic Reckoning On Data Centers Is Coming
“House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries could be on a collision course with progressives and grassroots activists who are demanding Congress pass legislation to pause the construction of new data centers. Jeffries, who is set to become speaker if his party wins the House majority in November, hasn’t weighed in on whether he will push a moratorium,” NOTUS reports.
“Polls show Americans have recoiled from President Donald Trump’s directive to become the ‘world’s No. 1 superpower in artificial intelligence’ and the recent blitz of data centers. Democratic candidates across the country are campaigning on a pledge to pause or ban the construction of new data center projects.”
Bernie Sanders Floats Ban On Superintelligent AI
“Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced new legislation Thursday calling for a permanent ban on superintelligence alongside a renewed demand for a pause on advanced AI development,” Axios reports.
“Sanders is the first prominent American politician to call for an outright ban on superintelligence as Big Tech companies release increasingly powerful AI models that they themselves admit they may not be able to control.”
Candidate Is Trying to Break the World Handshake Record
“Minnesota congressional candidate Matt Little (D) is eyeing an ambitious goal this week: More than 13,000 handshakes in eight hours, which would be a new world record,” NOTUS reports.
“He said it’s been on his mind for more than a decade: a record so untouched it has only been held by two other people, an influential governor and one of the nation’s most formative presidents.”
Work on Trump’s Giant Arch to Begin Within Two Weeks
“Administration officials Thursday announced they would soon begin work to build President Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot-tall triumphal arch, his most significant change to Washington’s skyline,” the Washington Post reports.
Quote of the Day
“America has fought a lot of wars since I’ve been alive. Forty-two years. And we have won almost none of them until Donald J. Trump became the president.”
— JD Vance, speaking to reporters.
JD Vance Credits RFK Jr. Advice for Weight Loss
Vice President JD Vance said advice from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “is what got him on his weight loss journey,” Fox News reports.
“He said he called Kennedy and told him he was thinking of giving up sugar.”
Said Vance: “Bobby Kennedy says, ‘No, no, no, no, I’ve got something that’s way better than that and way more intense.’ And basically… I eat a lot of high protein stuff and I eat a lot of sauerkraut.”
He added: “So my advice to you is that if you want to lose weight, call Bobby Kennedy. And if you want to enjoy what you eat, do not call Bobby Kennedy.”
Max Miller Gets Help from House Republicans
“House Republicans’ national campaign arm is joining with embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller to buy TV airtime as allegations of domestic abuse against him put the previously safe north Ohio seat into play,” Politico reports.
Trump Asks Justices to Lift New Block On Mail-Voting Curbs
“The Trump administration on Thursday again asked the Supreme Court to let it move ahead with restrictions on mail ballots before this year’s the midterm elections in November,” the Associated Press reports.
“The government filed an emergency appeal asking the court to intervene after a judge in Boston handed down a new decision blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order for two weeks.”
“The justices previously allowed the president’s plan to move ahead, but they have not decided whether it is legal.”
Mark Carney Hits Howard Lutnick Over Trade
“Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday returned fire after Trump administration Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed Ottawa tanked trade talks with the U.S. for political purposes,” CNBC reports.
Said Carney: “I don’t think, with all respect, appointed, unelected Cabinet members in the United States are experts on Canadian politics.”
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