Senate Republicans will hold a second vote on a short term funding resolution on Tuesday — just hours before the deadline for shutting down the government, Politico reports.
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Bonus Quote of the Day
“If I were a Democrat and Russ Vought was in charge of OMB, I would have nightmares about what Russ could do that you couldn’t undo when government reopens. Russ has waited for this moment his whole life.”
— Erick Erickson, quoted by the Boston Globe.
Democratic Favorability Hits New Low
A new Quinnipiac poll finds only 30% of voters have a favorable view of Democrats, the lowest favorability rating for the Democratic party since the asking voters this question beginning in 2008.
Hegseth to Address Generals on the ‘Warrior Ethos’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered hundreds of generals to travel on short notice from around the world to hear him make a short speech on military standards and the “warrior ethos,” the Washington Post reports.
Sinclair Ends Jimmy Kimmel Boycott
Sinclair, one of two large local TV owners that dropped “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after the late-night comedian’s remarks on the Trump administration’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination, said on Friday that it would resume showing the program, the New York Times reports.
Brendan Carr Is Suddenly Silent
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Quote of the Day
“Even though we are still being preempted in 60 American cities, on Tuesday, we had our second-highest rated show in almost 23 years on the air. Our monologue from Tuesday night has more than 21 million views just on YouTube alone. And I want to say, we couldn’t have done it without you, Mr. President. Thank you very much. We got the Trump bump, and we appreciate it.”
— Jimmy Kimmel, on his show last night.
Trump Bets the Midterms on His Base
Financial Times: “Even in the face of relatively lackluster approval ratings and a vulnerable economy, and with midterm elections little more than a year away, Trump is willing to risk the perception that he is exceeding his powers and overplaying his hand — almost on a daily basis — in order to galvanize his devoted base of rightwing and conservative voters.”
“In an era where social media and vibes are driving so much of public life, Trump seems to be betting that if he can keep dominating the nation’s attention, this will allow him to defy conventional political gravity.”
Biden’s Pardons Look Prescient After Comey Indictment
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Iran’s President Says Trump Could ‘Set Fire’ to Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned on Friday that president Donald Trump’s actions could “set fire” to the region, NBC News reports.
Epstein Papers Mention Possible Meeting with Elon Musk
“Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released partial records from a third batch of documents they received from the Jeffrey Epstein estate earlier this week that includes notes that contain the names of current and former Trump allies Elon Musk and Steve Bannon, as well as Peter Thiel and Prince Andrew,” NOTUS reports.
Doctor Trump
President Trump posted unsupported medical advice telling pregnant women and young children not to take Tylenol, and gave unfounded recommendations on children’s vaccines.
GOP Lawmaker Calls for Execution of Pramila Jayapal
Arizona state Rep. John Gillette (R) called for Rep. Pamila Jayapal (D-WA) to be executed, as a response to a video clip in which Jayapal discusses preparations for street protests against the Trump administration, The Guardian reports.
Said Gillette: “Until people like this, that advocate for the overthrow of the American government are tried, convicted and hanged … it will continue.”
Netanyahu Pledges to Prevent Palestinian State
Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday, vowing to prevent the creation of a Palestinian state and “finish the job” against Hamas following a renewed US-led push to end the war in Gaza, the Financial Times reports.
Brief Comey Indictment Prompts Questions
“The indictment of James Comey, the former FBI director, was just two pages long and contained so little detail that it was hard for legal experts to assess its merits,” the New York Times reports.
“Some former government lawyers, as well as prominent Democrats, said the case appeared so flimsy that it was likely to fail. Some Republicans also expressed concerns, though supporters of President Trump, who had relentlessly pushed for Mr. Comey’s prosecution, praised the fact that Mr. Comey was indicted.”
A Career Ending Decision?
Former U.S. Attorney Harry Litman warned that indicting James Comey “could be career-ending.”
Said Litman: “Whoever’s signature is on the bottom of an indictment — if they somehow force one through — is going to be subject to really serious professional sanctions.”
Fox Legal Analyst Doesn’t See a Case Against Comey
Fox News legal analyst Andrew McCarthy told Fox News that he does not think there is a solid case against former FBI Director James Comey in the recent indictment against him.
Said McCarthy: “It seems to be premised on something that’s not true, which is that McCabe said that Comey authorized him to leak to the Wall Street Journal.”
ICE Officer ‘Relieved of His Duties’
“A federal immigration officer was ‘relieved of his duties’ and is under investigation after he shoved an Ecuadorean woman whose husband had been arrested and pushed her to the floor at an immigration courthouse in Manhattan,” the New York Times reports.
This is likely only happening because it was caught on video.
