“As the world’s attention turns to a looming showdown between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in South Korea, across the demarcation line, Kim Jong Un is floating the idea of a meeting with the US leader in his own way,” Bloomberg reports.
Melania Trump Silent on East Wing Demolition
“As the walls come down on the part of the White House that’s been synonymous with American first ladies for decades, Melania Trump has remained silent,” CNN reports.
“The first lady has not publicly spoken about the demolition of the East Wing, which has served as the headquarters for presidential spouses since the Carter administration, even though its destruction has now upended her team’s office space and forced the halt of White House tours for the general public.”
Trump Dined with Rupert Murdoch Despite Lawsuit
CNBC: “Why let a $10 billion lawsuit get in the way of old friends having some chicken and gravy for dinner?”
“President Donald Trump last week dined at the White House with Rupert Murdoch and that media baron’s key lieutenants, despite Trump’s ongoing defamation lawsuit over Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal reporting that he sent a ‘bawdy’ 50th birthday letter to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.”
Stony Silence from Moscow as Trump Turns on Russia
“There was a stony silence from Moscow a day after President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and slapped punishing sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies,” CNBC reports.
“Trump’s comments on Putin were notably widely absent from pro-Kremlin state media outlets such as TASS, Radio Sputnik and RIA Novosti’s news coverage on Thursday, with barely a mention of the criticism or canceled meeting.”
Trump Prepares to Send Troops to San Francisco
“The Trump administration on Wednesday dispatched more than 100 federal agents, including from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to a U.S. Coast Guard base in the East Bay, marking the beginning of a long-threatened immigration crackdown on the region,” the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
“The Coast Guard and a source familiar with the operation confirmed the surge of federal agents, who are expected to begin arriving Thursday. The decision was seen as a likely precursor to President Donald Trump deploying National Guard troops to San Francisco, mirroring similar immigration operations in other cities around the nation.”
Sanders Sees Ocasio-Cortez as Strong Candidate in 2028
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) believes that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) would make a formidable presidential candidate in 2028, Axios reports.
“Ocasio-Cortez is positioning herself for a political leap in 2028, whether for president or challenging Chuck Schumer in a Democratic Senate primary.”
Anglican Archbishop Accused of Sexual Misconduct
“The Anglican Church in North America — forged from the headline-grabbing conservative revolt against the Episcopal Church’s first openly gay bishop — is now confronting allegations by clergy and parishioners against two of its top leaders: One is accused of sexual misconduct, while the other allegedly abused his power by allowing men with troubling histories into the church,” the Washington Post reports.
Trump Wants Equity Stakes in Quantum Computing Firms
“Several quantum-computing companies are in talks to give the Commerce Department equity stakes in exchange for federal funding, a signal that the Trump administration is expanding its interventions in what it sees as critical segments of the economy,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
Congress Cedes Its Relevance
“By almost any measure, Congress is failing. And flailing,” the New York Times reports.
“The government is shut down for the 22nd day, with many federal workers not being paid, agencies and museums closed, and top lawmakers making no serious effort to resolve the disruptive impasse. Congressional staff members have begun referring to themselves as volunteers.”
Senate Democrats Hold the Line Despite No Exit Strategy
Punchbowl News: “It’s clear that Schumer has dramatically improved his standing within his caucus, especially after the March funding debacle. No Senate Democrats are publicly criticizing him. Plus, Democrats have elevated health care as a central issue for the 2026 midterms, an issue they feel exceedingly comfortable focusing on.”
“At the same time, some Democratic senators are anxious over the fact that there appears to be no clear escape hatch from this three-week-long shutdown. But in many ways, that’s not the point. Schumer deliberately hasn’t spelled out an endgame for Democrats, even in private. Instead, he’s letting the daily shutdown impacts plus public sentiment drive him, said sources close to the New York Democrat.”
Abandoned NASA Nominee May Find New Life
“Jared Isaacman’s bid to take the top job at NASA — once thought dead in the Senate — has found renewed life as Sen. Tim Sheehy and a handful of high-profile supporters seek to help the tech billionaire supplant the acting head of the space agency, Sean Duffy,” Politico reports.
‘A Lot to Reconcile at the Pearly Gates’
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) suggested that President Trump’s allies are at risk of not getting into heaven, Politico reports.
Said Newsom: “To see people in positions of power and influence do absolutely nothing when they must know better — and I believe they do … Boy, they’re going to have a lot to reconcile at the pearly gates.”
Cuomo Attends Knicks Game with Eric Adams
Independent NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo rushed from Long Island City to Madison Square Garden after Wednesday night’s debate wrapped, to sit courtside with none other than incumbent mayor Eric Adams, who dropped out of the race last month, the New York Post reports.
Merkley Spoke for More Than 22 Hours
“Sen. Jeff Merkley yielded the Senate floor after more than 22 hours Wednesday, capping off an overnight protest against the Trump administration,” Politico reports.
“The speech surpassed his previous record of holding the Senate floor for more than 15 hours during the first Trump administration. It also surpassed the marathon speech delivered by fellow Oregonian Wayne Morse in 1953 and is now the third longest in the chamber’s history.”
NFL Commissioner Stands By Bad Bunny
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league remains committed to have Bad Bunny perform during the Super Bowl LX halftime show — despite complaints from President Trump, Fox News reports.
Said Goodell: “It’s carefully thought through. I’m not sure we’ve ever selected an artist where we didn’t have some blowback or criticism. It’s pretty hard to do when you have literally hundreds of millions of people that are watching.”
The Symbolism of Demolishing the East Wing
I spoke to the fantastic Julie Mason about racist group chats, Nazi tattoos and the symbolism of President Trump demolishing the East Wing of the White House.
Trump Tells Allies Mamdani Can’t Be Beat
“President Trump has privately told allies he believes Democrat Zohran Mamdani is unbeatable in the New York City mayor’s race,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Trump and his team are convinced the 34-year-old democratic socialist will defeat Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Andrew Cuomo on Nov. 4.”
University of Virginia Makes Deal to Halt Investigations
“The University of Virginia, facing immense pressure from the White House, struck a deal with the Trump administration on Wednesday that removed, at least temporarily, the threat of a federal investigation,” the New York Times reports.
“The Justice Department announced the deal. It was the first time a public university had cut a far-reaching agreement with the Trump administration, which is carrying out an extraordinary campaign to shift the ideological tilt of the higher education system.”
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