“The Trump administration has moved from outright denying the science of global warming to simply dismissing it,” Bloomberg reports.
Summer Gas Prices at Four Year Low
New York Times: “The price of regular gasoline as tracked by AAA was only a few cents higher than the national average a month ago, before Israel began its attacks on Iran in an attempt to set back that country’s nuclear program. And it is more than 20 cents lower than a year ago.”
“The last time the cost for drivers was lower in late June was in 2021, when the pandemic depressed demand for the fuel. Gas prices are usually higher during the summer months, when demand rises as many Americans get in their cars for vacations and to see family.”
The Middle East War Enters a New Phase
Richard Haass: “It takes only one side to start a war, but it takes all parties involved to end one. In this latest crisis in the Middle East, initiative has passed from Israel to the US and now to Iran, which now must decide if the U.S. attack is the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning.”
Iran’s Unaccounted for Uranium Worries Nuclear Experts
“For those concerned about Iran becoming a nuclear-armed state, it’s essential to understand not just what the attacks by the US and Israel did to the country’s capacity to enrich uranium, but also its existing inventory of atomic fuel,” Bloomberg reports.
“Prior to the airstrikes, Iran had accumulated a stockpile of highly enriched uranium that, if processed a bit further, could fuel 10 nuclear bombs. Where that stockpile is now is unknown to the international inspectors who had been keeping tabs on it.”
“If Iran still has the ability to enrich uranium, it could use that inventory to produce nuclear weapons in an effort to deter future military assaults.”
Trump Pivots to Tax Cuts to Combat Voter Anxiety
“President Donald Trump is pivoting his attention to passing the cornerstone of his legislative agenda, pressuring Congress to quickly approve a massive tax bill that Republicans believe will seal their political fortunes in the midterm elections,” Bloomberg reports.
“Trump has spent recent days focused on foreign affairs — the Iranian conflict, the Group of 7 in Canada and his most recent trip to a NATO summit in the Netherlands. Now, he’s shifting to a domestic matter: strong-arming fractious Republican lawmakers to cut a deal on a multi-trillion dollar tax bill by an ambitious July 4 deadline.”
NPR: Under pressure, Trump continues to push his agenda.
RFK Jr. Appoints Longtime Anti-Vaccine Ally
“Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has hired an anti-vaccine advocate and longtime ally to a position at the Health and Human Services Department,” ABC News reports.
“Lyn Redwood served for years as president of Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine organization founded by Kennedy. Her exact role at HHS is unclear.”
Elissa Slotkin to Unveil Economic ‘War Plan’
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), who won competitive races twice with Donald Trump on the ballot, is pitching an economic “war plan” for her party today, focused on delivering results and abandoning purity tests, the Washington Post reports.
How Mamdani Used Social Media to Build a Movement
Washington Post: “Mamdani’s underdog campaign, which pulled off an upset victory over former governor Andrew Cuomo, was powered by trending videos and collaborations with creators across the political spectrum. His digital presence felt savvy and authentic, Democrats strategists and voters say, with a message that resonated with young New Yorkers and blue voters tired of milquetoast platforms and personas.”
“National Democrats eager for an edge in the internet era are taking cues from Mamdani as they approach the midterm elections. His internet-fluent posting set him apart from competitors including Cuomo, whose $25 million campaign invested in TV ads and mailers while maintaining a relatively buttoned-up presence on social media.”
New York Times: Can Mamdani’s energetic campaign be a blueprint for Democrats?
Mamdani Shock Gives Eric Adams a Shot
“Andrew Cuomo’s loss is Eric Adams’ gain,” Bloomberg reports.
“Just days ago, the New York City mayor faced steep reelection odds. His job-approval ratings had plunged to record lows after a federal corruption indictment. Support among Democrats fell even further when the Trump administration dropped the charges, raising questions about Adams’ indebtedness to the White House.”
“But Adams, who dropped out of the campaign as a Democrat to run as an independent, is suddenly looking less toxic to a class of moderate voters. The reason: The surprise ascendancy of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman who crushed Cuomo in Tuesday’s primary election to become the all-but-certain Democratic nominee.”
Washington Post: GOP quickly seeks to make Zohran Mamdani the face of the Democratic Party.
Another Poll Shows John Cornyn Getting Trounced
Politico: “It’s getting late early for John Cornyn. Yet another poll shows the four-term incumbent lagging well behind his hard-right challenger, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in next year’s primary.”
“The poll, conducted on behalf of a Paxton-allied super PAC, shows the Texas attorney general with a commanding 19-point lead over the incumbent — 57% to 38% — in a head-to-head matchup of Texas Republican primary voters.”
Parliamentarian Rejects GOP Ban on Subsidies for Abortion
“The Senate parliamentarian ruled on Wednesday to reject Republican language in the Senate megabill that would prohibit federal subsidies under the Affordable Care Act from going to qualified health plans that cover abortion services,” The Hill reports.
Mediator Proposes $20 Million Settlement in CBS Lawsuit
“A mediator has proposed that President Trump and Paramount Global settle his lawsuit over a CBS News “60 Minutes” interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris for $20 million,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The proposal would include a $17 million donation to Trump’s presidential foundation or museum… It would also include millions more in legal fees and public service announcements on Paramount-owned networks to fight antisemitism.”
Trump Scraps ‘Made in USA’ Label for New Phone
“The Trump Organization scrapped a reference that its recently revealed smartphone will be made in the U.S., amid doubts that such a device can be manufactured on American shores at its price tag,” CNBC reports.
The Verge: “Instead, the Trump Mobile website now includes what can only be described as vague, pro-American gestures in the direction of smartphone manufacturing.”
Iran Says Nuclear Facilities ‘Badly Damaged’
Iran admitted its nuclear installations were “badly damaged” by U.S. airstrikes, the first such comments by Tehran as debate grows over how much the bombardment managed to dent the Islamic Republic’s atomic program, Bloomberg reports.
China Is Still Choking Exports of Rare Earths
“Two weeks after China promised the U.S. it would ease the exports of rare-earth magnets, Chinese authorities are dragging out approval of Western companies’ requests for the critical components, a situation that could reignite trade tensions between Washington and Beijing,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Western companies say they are receiving barely enough magnets for their factories and have little visibility of future supplies.”
Tulsi Gabbard Sidelined for Senate Briefing
Washington Post: “Amid a political battle over what the intelligence shows, the White House is expected to send four of its top national security officials to brief lawmakers: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, administration officials said.”
“Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who testified in March that U.S. intelligence agencies assessed that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon, will be notably absent.”
Trump’s Bill Slashes Safety Net His Voters Rely On
“From the start of his second term, President Trump has bet that he can appeal to low-income voters while slashing safety net programs on which many of those voters depend,” the New York Times reports.
“The enormous tax-and-spending bill he is trying to push through Congress is a high-stakes test of that proposition, a gamble that Mr. Trump can retain the loyalty of his blue-collar supporters despite moves that could harm their immediate economic self-interest.”
Mamdani’s Win Spotlights Deepening Rift Among Jews
New York Times: “Zohran Mamdani’s success in the city with the largest Jewish population in the world offered the starkest evidence yet that outspoken opposition to Israel and its government — and even questioning its existence as a Jewish state — is increasingly acceptable to broader swaths of the party, even in areas where pro-Israel Jews have long been a bedrock part of the Democratic coalition.”
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