“Senior Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev is expected to visit Washington this week to meet with top Trump official Steve Witkoff for talks on strengthening relations between the two countries as they seek to end the war in Ukraine,” CNN reports.
Republicans Hold Second Seat in Florida
Florida chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis (R) was projected to win the special election to replace former Rep. Matt Gatez (R-FL) in the 1st congressional district, defeating Gay Valimont (D), according to Decision Desk HQ.
Greene Hits Back at Ossoff as Senate Speculation Grows
“Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) accused Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) of using her name to fundraise, as speculation grows that the third-term Republican will run for the Senate,” Punchbowl News reports.
“Greene, who has openly said she is considering running for statewide office in Georgia, responded to Ossoff’s comments this week suggesting she doesn’t have ‘the guts’ to run for Senate.”
Said Greene: “I just found out he’s been lying to everyone and using my name to fundraise. So he must be having a really hard time raising money, is how I see it.”
Republicans Hold Seat in Florida
Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) was projected to win the special election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, defeating Josh Weil (D) in what became a closely contested race in the deep-red district.
Cory Booker Breaks Record for Longest Senate Speech
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) has broken the record for the longest floor speech in modern Senate history, surpassing the late Sen. Strom Thurmond’s speech lasting 24 hour and 18 minutes in 1957.
Politico: “Booker did not indicate before beginning his marathon speech that he intended to set a new record. He suggested he hoped to be able to last as long as he did in 2016, when he and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) held the floor for roughly 15 hours to discuss gun violence.”
“But as Tuesday crept on and Booker showed no sign of losing momentum, his colleagues began to openly discuss whether Thurmond’s 67-year-old record could fall.”
Tonight’s Election Results
Polls close at 7 p.m. ET in Florida’s 6th congressional district — which has become unexpectedly competitive — and at 8 p.m. ET in the 1st congressional district.
Polls close in Wisconsin for the Supreme Court race at 9 p.m. ET.
Leave your reactions in the comments as the results come in.
Senate GOP to Bypass Parliamentarian
“Senate Republicans are fully embracing the strategy of plowing ahead on President Trump’s ‘one, big beautiful bill’ by bypassing the parliamentarian on a crucial accounting matter,” Axios reports.
“Senate leadership and Trump want to make the 2017 tax cuts permanent without having to account for how much it would add to the deficit. Now, they’re saying all they need is for Budget Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to decide that’s what they’re going to do.”
“Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) backed the the argument, laid out by Graham, that Republicans don’t need the Senate parliamentarian to bless the current policy approach during Tuesday’s Senate GOP lunch.”
Mike Johnson Sends Lawmakers Home
“After nine Republicans joined all Democrats to tank a procedural vote Tuesday afternoon, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had a novel solution: everyone go home,” NOTUS reports.
Said Johnson: “We can’t have any further action on the floor this week.”
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), on X: “So let me get this right. They opposed proxy voting for pregnant women because they said they should be in DC for work, and their response is to send us home and not work at all?”
Republicans Eye $25,000 SALT Cap
“Republicans are in the process of drafting a tax bill behind closed doors that includes an increase of the state and local tax deduction to as high as $25,000 for an individual,” Bloomberg reports.
“A sizable increase to the current $10,000 limit on SALT write-offs would represent a major political victory for a crucial group of swing-district House Republicans representing the New York City area and southern California, who have made their votes for a broader tax cut bill contingent upon securing a bigger deduction.”
Trump to Consider Final TikTok Deal
“President Trump will consider a final proposal for TikTok on Wednesday,” CBS News reports.
“The administration is finalizing plans for potential investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle, as well as a long list of other investors that will likely involve blue chip private equity firms, venture capital firms, and major investors in the technology industry.”
Fox News Just Had the Best Quarter In Its History
“President Trump’s return to the White House has coincided with record-setting ratings for Fox News, with the channel enjoying the best quarter in cable news history in terms of total weekday viewership,” The Wrap reports.
Pay Attention to Wisconsin
Julian Zelizer: “Wisconsin is more than just a battleground state; it’s a bellwether. This election isn’t only about measuring enthusiasm for Trump’s second term. It’s also a critical test of how well each party is faring in the ongoing battles over the institutions responsible for overseeing elections in 2026 and 2028.”
Mike Waltz Used Personal Email for Official Business
“Members of President Donald Trump’s National Security Council, including White House national security adviser Michael Waltz, have conducted government business over personal Gmail accounts,” the Washington Post reports.
Trump’s Press Secretary Says He’s Facing ‘Evil Forces’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told the Christian Broadcasting Network that President Trump is engaged in a “spiritual battle” against “evil forces.”
She added: “I think that the president was saved by the grace of God on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, and he’s in this moment for a reason.”
Mike Johnson Will Try Again to Kill Proxy Voting
The House Republican leadership is going to add the budget resolution to the rule that failed earlier today — and try to pass it again next week, Punchbowl News reports.
“So they will force lawmakers to choose between advancing Trump’s agenda and proxy voting — in the leadership’s thinking. The leadership really wants to kill proxy voting for new and expectant parents.”
DeSantis Charity Not Complying with State Laws
“One of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ key programs reshaping how the state handles welfare for Floridians has not been complying with state laws governing its oversight, ethics and fundraising,” the Tampa Bay Times reports.
“The charity arm of Hope Florida, launched by first lady Casey DeSantis, hasn’t told state lawmakers or auditors about its activities or structure as required in state statutes.”
“It also appears not to have filed its federal tax returns.”
Mike Johnson Defeated Over Proxy Voting
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) prevailed in a high-stakes rules showdown against Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), paving the way for the House to allow proxy voting for new and expectant parents, Punchbowl News reports.
Nine House Republicans joined with all Democrats on a rule vote, which sought to table Luna’s discharge petition to allow proxy voting for new and expectant mothers and new fathers to vote by proxy.
New York Times: “In using strong-arm tactics to try to block the measure, Mr. Johnson was attempting an extraordinary use of the speaker’s power to prevent the chamber from even considering a measure backed by half its members. But he failed to peel off enough Republican votes to block the proposal, instead receiving a public rebuke at the hands of members of both parties.”
The Hill: House Republicans torpedo Johnson effort to block proxy voting for new parents.
Trump Halts Research Funding at Princeton
“Princeton University said the Trump administration has cut funding for research grants, making it the fourth Ivy League school to be targeted by the president,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
The suspended funds “came from government agencies, including the Energy Department, the Defense Department and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.”
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