“The Trump administration has approved a $2.8 billion sale of heavy bombs to Israel, according to a U.S. official, in what would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions even as American public support for the country declines,” the New York Times reports.
New Hampshire Senate Race Shifts to Toss Up
Cook Political Report: “Despite headwinds against Republicans, there is one Senate race that some in both parties privately concede may be a sleeper offensive opening for the GOP: New Hampshire.”
“Republicans convinced a member of the most beloved political family in the state to run for Senate — former Sen. John E. Sununu — and both public and private polls show him in a closer-than-expected race with newly-minted Democratic nominee, 1st District Rep. Chris Pappas. Even in a light blue state, the amount of money national Republicans have dedicated to this race is a flashing red light for Democrats.”
“For now, the race shifts from Lean Democrat into the Toss Up column. We concede that it could still move back in Democrats’ direction before Election Day. The central question in the race is whether Sununu’s brand is enough to escape the anchor of a deeply unpopular President Donald Trump — perhaps also with.”
Earlier for members: New Hampshire Is Still a Senate Battleground
Trump Made More Trades Than All of Congress
Bloomberg: “Trump or his money managers made nearly 28,700 trades in the 17 months between his second inauguration and the end of June.”
Election Officials Prepare for Chaos
Reuters: “Two months before Americans vote in midterm elections that could reshape the balance of power in Washington, local and state officials across the country are rehearsing for a crisis that once seemed unthinkable: What if the U.S. president tries to use the power of the federal government to tilt the vote his way?”
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Republicans Have Soured On the Economy
“As President Donald Trump struggles to gain back support for his handling of the economy, he is facing significant frustration from within his own party: Republicans have dramatically soured on his economic policies, a new poll from the New York Times and Siena University found,” the Washington Post reports.
“In January, the poll found, 72 percent of Republican voters said the economy was better than it had been a year before. Now, nine months later, just 29 percent of Republicans say that’s the case.”
“The finding underscores Republican officials’ worry leading up to the November midterm election: that the party will not only fail to sway independent voters, but also struggle to turn out its own base.”
Around 35% of Trump’s Stock Portfolio Is in AI Companies
The Mirror: “About 35% of President Donald Trump’s personal stock portfolio is invested in AI-related companies, prompting internet users to speculate that this is why he’s opposed proposals to slow AI progress.”
GOP Headwinds Are Intensifying
“Republicans’ midterm headwinds are intensifying after the Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting,” Politico reports.
“Just 49 days out from the election, Democrats hold a nearly 9-point lead over Republicans among likely voters in a generic ballot — and Trump’s approval rating sits at 38 percent, according to an NYT/Siena University poll released today.”
“Voters said they trusted Democrats over the GOP on a range of topics — including 7-point advantages on immigration and the economy, Trump’s strongest issues in 2024, and a whopping 24-point edge on health care.”
Bannon and Sanders Demand Tighter Controls On AI
“In thundering, back-to-back speeches, Senator Bernie Sanders and Stephen K. Bannon on Tuesday denounced the billionaires who run the country’s largest tech companies and urged Americans to demand tighter restrictions on artificial intelligence before its capabilities exceed human control,” the New York Times reports.
“The unusual public appearances by the country’s elder democratic socialist and a leading architect of the MAGA movement, at a conference in Washington, underscored the deep and rising anxiety over the potential destructive power of artificial intelligence.”
Bloomberg: AI fears give Bernie Sanders a rare moment of unity with Bannon.
Trump Pollster Advises Republican on Data Centers
“President Trump’s longtime pollster is offering Republican candidates a detailed playbook for neutralizing Democratic attacks over AI data centers — down to what language they should and shouldn’t use,” Axios reports.
“Republican strategists say GOP candidates have been all over the map in responding to the backlash to data centers.”
“The goal is to put Republicans on offense after months of playing defense on the issue.”
Fox News: Trump’s data center push fractures Congress as local anger explodes.
GOP Super PAC Jumps Into Nebraska Senate Race
“A new GOP super PAC — with digital ties to the Senate Leadership Fund — is jumping into the Nebraska Senate race with an initial $1.4 million ad buy to help protect Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE),” Axios reports.
“The big buy in a small state is another sign that Republicans feel the need to spend in states President Trump won comfortably in 2024.”
Another Bonus Quote of the Day
“To watch AI CEOs saying, ‘We’re about to destroy the world so give us control of the government so we can lock in our monopoly status and prevent any innovators from challenging us,’ is just lunacy. And, by the way, if you’re about to destroy the world, how about, don’t. How about, stop.”
— Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), quoted by Politico.
Turek and Hinson Tied in Iowa Senate Race
A new Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation/Cygnal poll in Iowa finds Josh Turek (D) and Ashley Hinson (R) tied in the U.S. Senate race, 43% to 43%.
Iowa Senate Race
Josh Turek (D) 43%
Ashley Hinson (R) 43%
Sanders Says Trump’s AI Ignorance Is ‘Truly Embarrassing’
“Sen. Bernie Sanders decried Washington on Tuesday for failing to regulate artificial intelligence, including the advanced models that AI researchers, tech executives and safety advocates warn pose an existential risk to humanity,” Politico reports.
Said Sanders: “Congress under both Democratic and Republican control has been asleep at the wheel. And we now have a president whose ignorance regarding this issue is truly embarrassing.”
CBS News: Sanders says potential danger of AI is “probably greater” than nuclear weapons.
Majority Say Trump Is Dangerous and Corrupt
“A slight majority of registered voters describe President Trump as corrupt and dangerous, a recent poll found, while just 14% say he isn’t divisive,” Axios reports.
“Simply put, polling hasn’t been pretty for the president — or for his Iran war, tariffs or other top priorities. Still, with the midterms weeks away, Trump has centered himself, making the election a referendum on his presidency.”
Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close
“The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to immediately close the performing arts venue, a few hours after a federal judge ruled that President Trump’s name could not be restored to its facade,” the Los Angeles Times reports.
“It remains unclear when the venue might actually close since U.S. Federal Judge Christopher Cooper would have to lift his preliminary injunction against the closure — an action that will almost certainly be fought in court.”
Deadline: Trump says no renovations unless his name is restored.
Crypto Bill Falls Short in Early Senate Hurdle
“A cryptocurrency regulation bill failed to advance on the Senate floor Tuesday, after all Democrats and a few Republicans blocked a procedural vote,” The Hill reports.
Washington Sun: Senate Democrats block cryptocurrency bill, citing lack of Trump ethics rules.
John Fetterman Promises, Again, Not to Defect
“Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) insisted Tuesday he won’t become a Republican, showing frustration with the ongoing questions about his intentions,” NBC News reports.
Said Fetterman: “I’m not going to be a Republican! If I turn a Republican, then I’ll be a liar.”
He added: “My name is not on the ballot. Like, chill and wait for the midterm here. I’ve always been a Democrat. It’s like, no matter how many times I say that, I’m still getting asked just getting into the elevator.”
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