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Catholics Are More Liberal Than You Might Think
The Economist: “Some 56% of those surveyed agreed that the church should support the rights of refugees and migrants, even if that conflicts with national border laws. Views on migrants varied widely across countries: Catholics in Europe, where immigration is a contentious political issue, were markedly less sympathetic than those in Africa, Asia and South America. A majority of Catholics surveyed (55%) supported the church being more welcoming to gay and transgender people. Kenya was the only country where opposition outweighed support (around a fifth of respondents globally were ambivalent on the issue). Just over half (51%) of those surveyed supported women becoming ordained deacons; and 46% were in favour of allowing priests to marry. In each case, because a large share of Catholics were undecided, opponents were in the minority.”
“Catholics from Argentina, Francis’s birthplace, were consistently among the most open to change. The late pope’s views may have had greater influence there. Many Catholics in the relatively liberal country—Argentina was the first in Latin America to legalise same-sex marriage, in 2010—are also not particularly devout. At least two-thirds of Argentinians identify as Catholic, but only around 20% of the population attends mass regularly.”
Trump Is Paying 154,000 Not to Work
“The government is paying more than 154,000 federal employees not to work as part of the Trump administration’s deferred resignation program,” the Washington Post reports.
“The number, which has not been previously reported, accounts for workers at dozens of agencies who took offers from the government as of June to get paid through Sept. 30 — the end of the fiscal year — or the end of 2025 and then voluntarily leave government, significantly reducing the size of several major agencies.”
Quote of the Day
“I want everything to come out about the Epstein evils that is possible to release because the people that were involved in those evil acts should be punished to the fullest extent of the law… I’m pushing aggressively for the full release and so is the president.”
— Speaker Mike Johnson, on CNN, despite adjourning the House early to avoid a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Fading Into the Shadows
The Economist: “Political power in Iran used to be simple. Call him dictator, supreme leader, imam or shadow of God on earth, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the absolute ruler. Military commanders, presidents and clerics were his underlings. He made all the top appointments and rigged the choice of presidential candidates.”
“But since Iran’s 12-day war with Israel, things have become more complicated. The 86-year-old leader appears in public only rarely. His sermons, once lengthy, are brief. The question of succession looms larger than ever, with actors inside and outside the regime jostling for position, many openly advocating alternatives to 46 years of theocracy. The opacity around the fate of Iran’s nuclear program after the strikes by Israel and America is replicated across the political system. Iranians want to know whether their leaders will accept Donald Trump’s terms for a deal. But they are no longer sure who is in charge.”
Falsehoods Are Now Winning
Glenn Kessler writes a farewell column as he leaves the Washington Post:
“In reviewing many of the some 3,000 fact checks I have written or edited, there is a clear dividing line: June 2015, the month Donald Trump rode down the Trump Tower escalator and announced he was running for president.”
South Park Earns Trump’s Immunity Clause
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107 Days
Coming this fall: 107 Days by Kamala Harris.
Harris announced the book with a video: “Just over a year ago, I launched my campaign for President of the United States. 107 days traveling the country, fighting for our future — the shortest presidential campaign in modern history. Since leaving office, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on those days and with candor and reflection, I’ve written a behind-the-scenes account of that journey. I believe there’s value in sharing what I saw, what I learned, and what it will take to move forward.”
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Americans More Worried Than Ever About Cost of Living
A new Morning Consult survey finds that “more than four in five Americans are concerned about the price of groceries, half are worried about affording their rent or mortgage, and two-thirds worry about their ability to pay an unexpected medical expense.”
“An alarmingly high number of families are being forced to make difficult, at times drastic, decisions to make ends meet. In the past year, 41 percent of adults dipped into their savings just to cover the basics.”
Trump Explodes at Key Putin Ally
President Trump exploded at former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev after he humiliated the American president by comparing him to “Sleepy Joe” Biden, the Daily Beast reports.
Said Medvedev: “Trump’s playing the ultimatum game with Russia: 50 days or 10 … He should remember 2 things: 1. Russia isn’t Israel or even Iran. 2. Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Don’t go down the Sleepy Joe road!”
Trump blasted back, saying the Russian was playing with fire and “entering very dangerous territory” and called Medvedev a “failed president.”
In other news, Trump fell asleep during a presentation by Dr. Oz.
Most Voters Support a Third Party
“Elon Musk’s talk of a third political party is an idea supported by more than half of voters in the latest Fox News national survey – as long as that party isn’t linked to the billionaire.”
“By an 11-point margin, more voters think it is a good idea rather than a bad one for there to be a third major party (53% vs. 42%). That’s down from a 27-point spread in 2010, the most recent time Fox asked the question.”
“Independents – by a 44-point margin and Democrats – by 20 points say a third party is a good idea while Republicans think it’s a bad one by 9 points.”
Most Say Democrats and Republicans Don’t Agree on Facts
Pew Research: “Eight-in-ten U.S. adults say that when it comes to important issues facing the country, Republican and Democratic voters not only disagree on plans and policies, but also cannot agree on basic facts.”
Bessent Continues Biden Policy of Short Term Debt
The U.S. Treasury will issue more short-term debt to help fund its widening budget deficit, a continuation of a Biden-era policy that Treasury secretary Scott Bessent had previously disavowed, the Financial Times reports.
Democrats Regain Advantage in Party Affiliation
Gallup: “Americans’ party affiliation has flipped back toward the Democratic Party after the Republican Party held advantages for most of 2023 and 2024.”
“However, these changes in party preference are occurring at a time when the Democratic Party’s image is at an all-time low and slightly worse than that of the Republican Party. Further, Americans are no more likely to believe Democrats are better than Republicans at managing the federal government or bringing about changes the country needs.”
Cory Booker’s Fury Spells Trouble for Schumer
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Trump’s Personal Lawyer Now on the Epstein Case
“Five months ago, Todd Blanche was asked at his Senate confirmation hearing whether being President Donald Trump’s lawyer in his hush money trial and other cases meant he would have a ‘continuing duty of loyalty and confidentiality’ to his former client even after becoming deputy attorney general,” the Washington Post reports.
“Yes,” Blanche responded, citing his “attorney-client relationship with President Trump.”
“Now that loyalty — and the question of a potential conflict of interest — has become a key component of the questions swirling about Trump’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was charged with sex trafficking and died in prison in 2019. The second-ranking Justice Department official is at the center of a controversial effort to reexamine the Epstein case, the results of which could reopen high-stakes litigation that concluded years ago and play a role in defining aspects of Trump’s legacy.”
Germany Opens Door to Palestinian Statehood
“German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul signaled his government could speed up the process of recognizing a Palestinian state should Israel annex the West Bank,” Bloomberg reports.
Democrats Grapple with Trump Resistance Dilemma
“Senate Democrats have a chance to show their voters they can effectively stymie President Donald Trump as Republicans work to advance spending bills and a flurry of nominations,” Politico reports.
“But publicly and behind closed doors, the Democratic Party is grappling with whether to resist or — in Minority Whip Dick Durbin’s words — seek a ‘quid pro quo.’”
“Inside Democrats’ lunch Wednesday, senators talked through potential September strategies. Among the ideas they are floating is securing policy wins, like preserving soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act tax credits, or getting a commitment from Republicans not to pursue more rescissions.”
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