Andrew Cuomo Tries Out New Persona
“Andrew Cuomo is overhauling his buttoned-up public persona and pugilistic campaign for New York City mayor in a desperate bid to stop democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani,” Politico reports.
“His social media presence, characterized by its conventionality during the Democratic primary, has taken on a slang-inflected, sassy voice during the general election — and it’s almost entirely directed at his 33-year-old foe, who has excelled online.”
China Is Winning the Cyberwar
Anne Neuberger: “American companies are world leaders in technology—be it innovative software, cloud services, artificial intelligence, or cybersecurity products.”
“Yet beginning as many as three years ago, hackers believed to be backed by the Chinese government did something the United States, the tech powerhouse, could not adequately defend against: they gained and maintained access to major U.S. telecommunications networks, copying conversations and building the ability to track the movements of U.S. intelligence officers and law enforcement agents across the country.”
“The attack, dubbed ‘Salt Typhoon,’ constituted a large part of a global campaign against telecoms, and it penetrated systems at many U.S. carriers so thoroughly that officials will almost certainly never know the full scope of the capabilities China achieved to spy on Americans’ communications.”
“Salt Typhoon was more than a one-off intelligence success for China. It reflected a deeper, troubling reality. Mere decades after the widespread adoption of the Internet opened a new realm of geopolitical contestation, China is positioning itself to dominate the digital battle space.”
Trump Wins Court Fight to Withhold Foreign Aid
“The Trump administration can cut potentially billions of dollars in foreign assistance funds approved by Congress for this year, a US appeals court ruled,” Bloomberg reports.
“In a 2-1 decision on Wednesday, the appellate panel reversed a Washington federal judge who found that US officials were violating the Constitution’s separation of powers principles by failing to authorize the money to be paid in line with what the legislative branch directed.”
Who’s In Control of D.C.’s Police?
Washington Post: “A day after President Donald Trump said he would deploy the National Guard in the nation’s capital, federalized the local police department and issued officers a far-reaching mandate to ‘do whatever the hell they want’ to curb crime, it remained unclear what new directives, if any, D.C. police would receive from their new federal managers.”
“District officials said they were still in command of the department, operating as usual having received no new orders from the Trump administration.”
The Bulwark: “We’re already seeing at least one immediate effect: A surge of federal officers loitering around with too much time on their hands.”
Trump Has Made Himself Head of the Chip Industry
New York Times: “In just eight months, Mr. Trump has made himself the biggest decision maker for one of the world’s most economically and strategically important industries, which makes key components for everything from giant A.I. systems to military weapons. And he has turned the careful planning of companies historically led by engineers into a game of insider politics.”
“The intrusion into private business underscores how far this administration has veered from the hands-off economic philosophy of President Ronald Reagan, which guided the Republican Party for decades.”
“Economic historians have said it is the most aggressive federal incursion into the U.S. economy since the Obama administration’s actions in 2009 to rescue banks and the auto industry and avoid a worsening financial crisis. This time, they say, the intrusion is unprovoked.”
Quote of the Day
“Crime stats in big blue cities are fake. The real rates of crime, chaos and dysfunction are orders of magnitude higher.”
— White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, on X.
There’s No Good Replacement for Government Data
“There’s a new fear among investors and CEOs: flying blind on investments without sufficient data on the economy’s health,” Axios reports.
“The U.S. government produces some of the world’s premiere economic data. The future of those indicators looks murkier than ever, with no private sector source readily available to replace them.”
Republicans Hold Clear Edge in Redistricting Fight
Washington Post: “Republicans appear to hold the advantage in the nationwide scramble, according to strategists and nonpartisan analysts, with more opportunities to shift the lines in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats have vowed to ‘fight fire with fire’ since the GOP moved to add five red seats in Texas, but they face many barriers.”
“Republicans are eyeing ways to add a dozen or more red House districts across Texas, Florida, Missouri, Ohio and Indiana, despite some legal hurdles and reservations from local Republicans.”
“Democrats are looking to retaliate with five more blue seats in California, and they are exploring other options, including in Maryland and Illinois. They control fewer states than Republicans, however, and they have already maximized their power in others. In some cases, they would have to work around independent commissions set up to prevent gerrymandering.”
Trump Considering 11 Candidates for Fed Chair
“The Trump administration is considering 11 candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell when his term expires in May, including three that have not previously been publicly named,” CNBC reports.
Modi Uses Trump Backlash in India
“Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling party have seized on growing friction with US President Donald Trump to bolster support from farmers ahead of a crucial state election,” Bloomberg reports.
Loomer Accuses Marjorie Taylor Greene of Corruption
Laura Loomer said that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) “is using her campaign fundraising to enrich her daughter Taylor Greene Robinson, who she has funneled over $113,279.09 in ‘staff payroll’ from her campaign funds since March of 2024 even though the daughter lives out of state in Yoakum, Texas.”
When Greene’s eldest daughter, Lauren Greene, responded, Loomer replied with additional attacks: “Your mom ruined your family. She cheated on your father. She is a skank. Don’t get mad at me for speaking the truth about your slut mom.”
Bessent Is Looking for Big Cut in Interest Rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg that interest rates are “too constrictive” and should likely be 150-175 basis points lower.
Will the Senate Trust Trump’s Pick with Economic Data?
Punchbowl News: “President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Bureau of Labor Statistics isn’t an understated wonk or lifelong civil servant. E.J. Antoni is currently chief economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation.”
“If confirmed, Antoni would replace Erika McEntarfer, who was fired by Trump following significant downward revisions in the prior jobs report. Those revisions are a standard part of the BLS process, intended to improve the quality of government data month-over-month.”
“This isn’t a typical nomination, even by the uneven standards of the Trump administration. Trump’s firing of McEntarfer cracked open real fears about the long-term quality and reliability of core U.S. economic data — in particular, metrics that don’t square with Trump’s declaration of a ‘golden age’ for the United States.”
‘Stop Trump’ Protesters Target Vance
JD Vance’s U.K. trip has caused a stir, with locals staging a “Vance not welcome party” on Tuesday after the U.S. vice president’s motorcade arrived in the picturesque Cotswolds, CNBC reports.
“Bullies not welcome here,” read one sign, while another called to “make America moral again.”
The Financial Times reports Vance’s surprise vacation was arranged by an unlikely holiday planner: George Osborne, the former Conservative chancellor, aided by his old boss David Cameron.
Ohio Senate Race Shifts Towards Democrats
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifts its rating on Ohio’s U.S. Senate race from Likely Republican to Leans Republican with the entry of former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) in the contest.
Laura Loomer’s Next Target
Laura Loomer wants to oust Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s top aide, Stefanie Spear, Politico reports.
Said Loomer: “I think that there’s a clear intention by Stefanie Spear to utilize her position to try to lay the groundwork for a 2028 RFK presidential run.”
U.S. National Debt Hits $37 Trillion
“The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, a record that highlights the accelerating debt on America’s balance sheet and increased cost pressures on taxpayers,” the AP reports.
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