Columbia University could settle with the Trump administration as soon as next week, paying hundred of millions of dollars in fines and implement various “reforms” to re-start cut off federal funding, the New York Times reports.
Obamas Dismiss Divorce Rumors
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are laughing off the divorce rumors that have plagued them for much of the past year, Good Morning America reports.
Trump Now Denies He’s Planning to Fire Powell
“President Trump denied that he was planning to attempt to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after polling Republican lawmakers during a closed-door meeting about whether he should oust him,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
Said Trump: “We’re not planning on doing anything… I don’t rule out anything, but I think it’s highly unlikely. Unless he has to leave for fraud.”
Quote of the Day
“He’s dead for a long time. He was never a big factor in terms of life. I don’t understand what the interest or the fascination is… I don’t understand why the Jeffrey Epstein case would be of interest to anybody, it’s pretty boring stuff.”
— President Trump, quoted by CNN.
Trump Told GOP Lawmakers He Will Fire Fed Chair
“President Donald Trump told a room full of Republican lawmakers that he will fire Federal Reseve Chairman Jerome Powell, after receiving approval from them to make the move,” CNBC reports.
The New York Times says Trump showed off a draft of a letter firing the Fed chair to the lawmakers.
CBS News: “The idea of a president removing a Fed chair is legally untested — federal law says the chair can only be fired ‘for cause.’ The action could have serious negative effects on financial markets.”
Top Biden Aide Pleads the Fifth
“A top Biden White House aide invoked his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination Wednesday morning in declining to cooperate with Republican-led efforts to investigate the former president’s mental acuity and use of the autopen,” Politico reports.
Zohran Mamdani Briefs House Democrats
“Zohran Mamdani, the polarizing Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, huddled privately Wednesday with Democratic lawmakers at a Washington restaurant. The conversation, attendees said, focused on campaign strategy and lessons learned from his surprise win,” Politico reports.
Israel Bombs Syrian Capital Despite U.S. Pressure
“The Trump administration has asked Israel to halt its strikes on Syrian government targets and to open direct talks with Damascus,” Axios reports.
“U.S. officials are highly concerned that the Israeli attacks — including on Syrian military headquarters in Damascus and near the presidential palace — could destabilize the new Syrian government.”
Trump Says Epstein Controversy Is ‘Bullshit’
President Donald Trump is accusing some of his onetime supporters of being “weaklings” who are falling prey to Democratic “bullshit” about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — concluding that he no longer wants their support, CNN reports.
Wrote Trump, on Truth Social: “Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bullshit,’ hook, line, and sinker. They haven’t learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years.”
He added: “Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don’t even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don’t want their support anymore!”
Democratic Poll Shows Power of the Epstein Story
Internal Democratic polling shows that seven-in-10 voters — and six-in-10 Trump voters — believe “law enforcement is withholding information about powerful people connected to” Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reports.
For members: Why Democrats Must Keep the Epstein Story Alive
Putin Plans to Ignore Trump’s Threats
“President Vladimir Putin intends to keep fighting in Ukraine until the West engages on his terms for peace, unfazed by Donald Trump’s threats of tougher sanctions, and his territorial demands may widen as Russian forces advance,” Reuters reports.
“Putin, who ordered Russian troops into Ukraine in February 2022 after eight years of fighting in country’s east between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian troops, believes Russia’s economy and its military are strong enough to weather any additional Western measures.”
Netanyahu’s Ultra-Orthodox Allies Threaten His Coalition
“The future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government was thrown into doubt when an ultra-Orthodox party in Israel announced it was pulling out of the ruling coalition on Monday night,” the New York Times reports.
“If more parties quit, they could weaken Mr. Netanyahu’s grip on power and bring Israel a step closer to its first elections since the war in Gaza began in October 2023.”
Trump Begins to Lose the Manosphere
CNN: “After losing men under 50 by double digits in 2020, Trump’s campaign made a concerted push to reverse that trend. His outreach included appearances on podcasts and YouTube shows hosted by a growing universe of male comedians, pranksters, streamers and other right-leaning influencers who had cultivated large, loyal followings. The approach paid off and has already spawned copycats in both parties.”
“Lately some of the most influential voices within the so-called manosphere have begun expressing concerns, if not outright regret, with Trump’s return to Washington.”
Jamie Dimon Defends Fed Independence
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon defended Fed chair Jerome Powell in unusually strong terms, warning that “playing around with the Fed can have adverse consequences,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
Said Dimon: “Playing around with the Fed can have adverse consequences, the absolute opposite of what you might be hoping for.”
Andy Beshear Heads to South Carolina
“Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will make the Democratic pilgrimage to South Carolina today, with stops scheduled across the first presidential primary state,” Semafor reports.
“Beshear, whose national star soared after he won reelection in 2023, will hold three separate meet-and-greets.”
Tillis Says He Won’t Tolerate Disrespect from Trump
“Thom Tillis isn’t in rebellion mode against President Donald Trump or Republican leadership. He’s simply making clear that he won’t tolerate disrespect from Trump — or anyone else,” Semafor reports.
Said Tillis: “I’ve tried to defer to him and show him respect, but I do have a habit of mirroring the behavior that I’m presented with.”
Mamdani to Clarify the Phrase ‘Globalize the Intifada’
Zohran Mamdani plans to clarify his stance on the use of the phrase “globalize the intifada” as soon as this week as he consolidates support in his bid to be New York City mayor, Politico reports.
Conspiracy Theories Linger for a Long Time
Brian Stelter: “Here’s the thing about conspiracy theories. People liken them to fires — you’ll hear folks saying that MAGA media is ‘fanning the flames’ of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal — but that’s not quite right. Fires can be extinguished. Conspiracy theories are more like nuclear fallout. You can try to decontaminate the area, try to minimize exposure, but the radioactivity lingers for decades. It doesn’t go away.”
“And so it goes with the Epstein obsession among Trump’s media allies. While Fox News has taken his plea seriously to stop talking about the dead sex offender, many other MAGA media sources are pressing on, recognizing that the audiences they’ve built on conspiratorial thinking are simply demanding more, more, more.”
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