“I mean, this was Donald Trump’s election to lose, and he’s doing everything he can to lose it.”
— Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), quoted by Mediaite.
McConnell Does Just Enough to Advance Farm Bill
“Sen. Mitch McConnell missed most of the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing Wednesday, but he entered the meeting at the moment he was needed — to cast the deciding vote that advanced the farm bill,” the Washington Sun reports.
“The Kentucky Republican’s only contribution was an ‘aye,’ as staff and other senators watched closely to make sure he voted so. He then left the room.”
New York Post: GOP senator tries to tell soft-spoken Mitch McConnell how to vote during farm bill markup.
Trump Claims He Told Warsh to Vote with Fed Board
“President Trump said he was standing by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh and that he spoke to him just before the central bank unanimously voted to raise interest rates,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
Said Trump: “I’m relying on Kevin. But he has a very tough board. I talked to Kevin. I said ‘you might as well vote with the board because it’s not going to matter.'”
He added: “I said ‘do what you want.'”
Bloomberg: Warsh declines comment on any discussion with President Trump.
Dead Heat in Minnesota’s Senate Race
A new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll in Minnesota finds Peggy Flanagan (D) and Michele Tafoya (R) tied in the U.S. Senate race, 42% to 42%.
Minnesota Senate Race
Peggy Flanagan (D) 42%
Michele Tafoya (R) 42%
Trump’s Diplomacy Drives Canada Into Europe’s Arms
“Early in his second term, President Trump wanted Canada so entwined with the United States that he even set out to make it the 51st state,” the New York Times reports.
“Instead, he has driven Canada into the arms of the European Union, after antagonizing the Canadians for months, taunting the country’s prime minister and waging a relentless trade war.”
“The invitation by the European Union on Wednesday for Canada to become an ‘associate member’ is a sign of the knock-on effects of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening countries that once were considered America’s closest friends.”
Democrats Maintain Lead on Generic Ballot
A new Fox News poll finds Democrats leading Republicans on the generic congressional ballot, 51% to 44%.
Generic Congressional Ballot
Democrats 51%
Republicans 44%
Another Bonus Quote of the Day
“It deeply concerns me to see politicians giving medical advice which has zero scientific backing. Scaring mothers into delaying or even altogether skipping their child’s vaccine is wrong, and it makes America sicker, not healthier.”
— Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), quoted by the Washington Post.
Russian Sanctions Bill Passes
“The House on Wednesday passed legislation granting President Trump tariff authorities to sanction countries purchasing Russian energy and impose tougher sanctions against the Kremlin over its war in Ukraine,” The Hill reports.
“The bill will now be sent to Trump’s desk for his signature, marking the end of a more than year and a half journey for legislation — championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who worked with Democrats to harness the president’s love of tariffs as a way to support Ukraine.”
Politico: House passes Russia sanctions bill, handing Trump more leverage against Moscow.
U.S. Intelligence Warns China Could Steal F-35 Secrets
“U.S. intelligence officers have expressed concerns in internal reports about possible Chinese espionage related to a pending sale of dozens of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia valued at $24 billion,” the New York Times reports.
“Intelligence analysts have raised the possibility that China could acquire F-35 jet technology through spying in Saudi Arabia or through its military and security partnership with the kingdom.”
Left On Brink of Victory in Swedish Election
“Social Democrat Leader Magdalena Andersson is on course to become Sweden’s next prime minister as her left-wing bloc holds an unassailable lead over the right and far right with 99.9% of results declared,” Politico reports.
Debris Suggests Saudi Arabia Fired a Chinese Missile
“Debris discovered in Yemen indicates that Saudi Arabia has fired a Chinese-made ballistic missile in combat for the first time, Yemeni officials and weapons experts said, in a move likely aimed at signaling to the kingdom’s Houthi rivals that it has other weapons in its arsenal,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“This is fucking war! This is war!”
— House Freedom Caucus chair Andy Harris (R-MD), quoted by the Washington Sun, in a meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) that went off the rails.
Trump Says Interest Rates Should Be 1%
GOP Senate Candidate Keeps Away from JD Vance
“Rep. Ashley Hinson, Iowa’s Republican Senate candidate, will not attend a campaign rally headlined by Vice President JD Vance in Iowa on Friday, a Hinson campaign spokesperson said Wednesday,” the Washington Post reports.
“The spokesperson cited previously scheduled events but declined to say which events are preventing the congresswoman from campaigning alongside the Republican leader.”
If a GOP Senate candidate treats the sitting VP as radioactive in a red state, it’s a clear sign Republicans are worried.
Kamala Harris Will Campaign with Abdul El-Sayed
“Former Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign with Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan next week as part of a midterms circuit tour to help Democrats win competitive seats in Congress,” the Washington Sun reports.
Top Democrat Opposes Trump’s Sale of Bombs to Israel
“A top Democrat said he would oppose President Trump’s planned $2.8 billion military aid package for Israel, saying it raises ‘grave, unresolved concerns’ about how the heavy bombs would be used in densely packed areas in Gaza and Lebanon,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The objection by Rep. Gregory Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is unlikely to stop the deal outright because the administration has options to bypass the objection.”
“But Meeks’ refusal to greenlight the transfer highlights a sensitive issue—military support for Israel—that has divided lawmakers ahead of the midterm elections.”
States Delayed in Getting Covid Shots for Children
“States haven’t yet been able to obtain Covid-19 shots from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, delaying their distribution to millions of children through federal programs,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
JD Vance Pleads with Voters for ‘Another Chance’
“With just a few weeks left before the midterm elections, Republicans are scrambling to find a compelling argument to win over voters disillusioned with their performance over the last two years. The option vice president — and future presidential hopeful — JD Vance seems to have landed on is outright begging voters not to call it quits on the GOP,” Rolling Stone reports.
Said Vance: “Give us another chance. Give us another couple years to continue to work on the amazing things that we’ve been doing for the past two years. Even if you don’t agree with us on every issue, the other party is consumed by craziness.”
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