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Trump administration torpedoes SCOTUS with emergency rulings and sees surprising success

The Supreme Court ended its term last week, but the justices aren’t done yet, partly due … Trump administration torpedoes SCOTUS with emergency rulings and sees surprising successRead more

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House Speaker Confirms Legislative Branch Is Now Just A Prop

The book is now closed on the Republican effort to take from the poor to extend … House Speaker Confirms Legislative Branch Is Now Just A PropRead more

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The Patriotic Punk

Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts Read Jeffrey Goldberg’s … The Patriotic PunkRead more

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Trump World’s Wizard of Oz Problem

To hear Tucker Carlson tell it, an American attack on Iran wasn’t just likely to precipitate … Trump World’s Wizard of Oz ProblemRead more

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The Most Perverse Part of the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Of all the elements of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, perhaps none is as obviously … The Most Perverse Part of the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’Read more

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No One Loves the Bill (Almost) Every Republican Voted For

The so-called moderate Republicans promised they would not slash Medicaid. Conservatives vowed not to explode the … No One Loves the Bill (Almost) Every Republican Voted ForRead more

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Trump Targets Google After Meta and X Payouts

Of all the titans of social media, Google CEO Sundar Pichai tried to keep the groveling … Trump Targets Google After Meta and X PayoutsRead more

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DC archbishop slams Trump megabill, immigration crackdown

Cardinal Robert McElroy, the archbishop of Washington D.C., slammed President Trump’s immigration policies by describing the … DC archbishop slams Trump megabill, immigration crackdownRead more

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Inside Trump’s push to pass the ‘big, beautiful bill’

With the signature policy bill of President Trump’s second term hanging in the balance this week, … Inside Trump’s push to pass the ‘big, beautiful bill’Read more

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Tennessee Republican sends Burgum letter calling for Trump to be added to Mount Rushmore

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) urged Interior Secretary Doug Burgum this week to “explore the addition” of … Tennessee Republican sends Burgum letter calling for Trump to be added to Mount RushmoreRead more

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Former CBS anchor slams Paramount settlement with Trump: ‘It was a sellout’

Dan Rather laments ‘sad day for journalism’ after company settles for $16m over 60 Minutes Kamala … Former CBS anchor slams Paramount settlement with Trump: ‘It was a sellout’Read more

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DNC chair says Republicans sold ‘their constituents out to help billionaires’

NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, about how the … DNC chair says Republicans sold ‘their constituents out to help billionaires’Read more

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How Trump’s big beautiful bill aims to ‘supercharge’ immigration enforcement

The bill includes a major federal investment for President Trump’s mass deportation plans, while also limiting … How Trump’s big beautiful bill aims to ‘supercharge’ immigration enforcementRead more

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White House wants Obama intel officials ‘held accountable’ for role peddling 2016 Russia hoax

Intelligence agency officials like former CIA Director John Brennan must be held accountable for their role … White House wants Obama intel officials ‘held accountable’ for role peddling 2016 Russia hoaxRead more

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Abrego Garcia says he endured beatings, torture in Salvadoran prison ahead of criminal trial

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadorian migrant erroneously deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador, was … Abrego Garcia says he endured beatings, torture in Salvadoran prison ahead of criminal trialRead more

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ICE agent shares fears about family safety as assaults on officials surge

EXCLUSIVE: With assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement official ssurging over 700% and Democrats pushing a … ICE agent shares fears about family safety as assaults on officials surgeRead more

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Congressman’s last day in office revealed after vote on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

U.S. Rep. Mark Green‘s last day in office will be July 20, Fox News has learned. … Congressman’s last day in office revealed after vote on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’Read more

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Rubio recalls top US diplomat from Colombia after ‘baseless’ statements from officials

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday that he recalled the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim from … Rubio recalls top US diplomat from Colombia after ‘baseless’ statements from officialsRead more

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China knocks Trump trade deal with Vietnam

China knocked the newly announced U.S. trade deal with Vietnam, saying Beijing “firmly opposes” any deal … China knocks Trump trade deal with VietnamRead more

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Layoffs climb to highest level since 2020: Research

Layoffs across the United States have climbed to the highest level since 2020, when the COVID-19 … Layoffs climb to highest level since 2020: ResearchRead more

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  • What the Next Phase of Trump’s Presidency Will Look Like

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    A “mission impossible” deportation campaign has left many employees burned out and morally conflicted.

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  • ‘Patriot’ Investors and Their Dollars Are Soon Parted

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  • A Heads Up and More to Come

    I wanted to give you just a quick heads up. Next week we’re kicking off this year’s annual drive for...

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  • State Department to begin mass layoffs of about 1,800 employees in coming days

    The State Department informed U.S.-based employees on Thursday that it would soon be laying off nearly 2,000 workers as part of a plan to downsize its domestic workforce.

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    President Donald Trump claims Iran's nuclear sites were "totally obliterated," while Israeli officials report a portion of enriched uranium may have survived the operation.

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    In an interview, Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Ken Martin dismisses concerns over Mamdani's stance on anti-Israel slogan 'globalize the intifada."

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    Authorities have not provided details about the motive of the shooter who opened fire on Border Patrol agents at an annex site in Texas Monday.

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    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces criticism from GOP lawmakers in his state after spending $430,000 in taxpayer money to prepare for a House hearing on his state's "sanctuary city" policies.

The Hill

  • Judges rule against Trump appeal in E. Jean Carroll case

    A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled to uphold a jury verdict that determined President Trump was guilty of sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll.  The three-judge panel issued a mandate to affirm the previous district court ruling despite the president's attempts to appeal the ruling that sided with Carroll, who claimed that...

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened an investigation into Minnesota to determine if the state, including the Minnesota Department of Human Services, has engaged in race and sex-based discrimination in its hiring practices.  “Our investigation is based on information that Minnesota may be engaged in certain employment practices that discriminate against employees, job applicants...

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  • Threats, delays and confusion: 10 key points to understand another week of Trump tariff turmoil

    As the US president’s 9 July deadline came and went, the White House launched a range of new trade ultimatums at countries across the worldDonald Trump ramped up his trade rhetoric this week, firing off more than 20 letters to governments outlining new tariff rates if agreements aren’t reached by 1 August.In April, Trump announced a 10% base tariff rate and additional duties ranging up to 50% for many other countries, although he later delayed the effective date for all but 10% duties until 9 July after market panic.Trump informed powerhouse suppliers Japan, South Korea and a number of other nations at the start of this week that they will face tariffs of at least 25% starting from August unless they can quickly negotiate deals.On Wednesday he announced more tariffs on countries like the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Algeria, as well as a 50% tariff on products from Brazil, tying the move to what he called the “witch-hunt” trial against its former president, Jair Bolsonaro. Trump criticised the trial Bolsonaro is facing over trying to overturn his 2022 election loss. Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, threatened to hit back with reciprocal 50% tariff on US goods.On Thursday, Trump announced the US would impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada, despite ongoing negotiations and prime minister Mark Carney’s decision last month to rescind a digital services tax that faced criticism from the US president. Carney said his government would continue to defend Canadian workers and businesses in their negotiations and work towards the 1 August deadline.Trump also said on Thursday that a letter would be sent to the European Union, the US’s biggest trading partner, “today or tomorrow”. Last week the EU and US were closing in on a high-level “framework” trade deal that would avert 50% tariffs on all exports from the bloc.The steep tariff rates announced throughout the week range from 25-50%, with some of the harshest levies imposed on developing nations in south-east Asia, including 32% for Indonesia, 36% for Cambodia and Thailand and 40% on Laos and Myanmar, a country riven by years of civil war.On his first official visit to Asia, US secretary of state Marco Rubio sought to reassure regional powers of Washington’s commitment to them, saying countries there may get “better” trade deals than the rest of the world. Prior to Rubio’s arrival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned the tariffs at the opening of an Asean foreign ministers’ meeting.Trump has also vowed to implement tariffs of up to 200% on foreign drugs and 50% on copper. Copper prices hit a record high in the US after the announcement.US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said he expected several trade announcements this week, but to date the US has secured just two deals with trading partners. The first with the UK, signed on 8 May, includes a 10% tariff on most UK goods, including cars, and zero tariffs for steel and aluminium. A second deal was reached with Vietnam last week that sets a 20% tariff for much of its exports, although the full details are unclear, with no text released.On Thursday, Trump said the tariffs had been “very well-received”, adding that the stock market “hit a new high today”.Global stock markets have largely shrugged off the latest threats. Analysts say traders now expect a deal or another delay, while investors appear to be waiting until a deal is done or the tariffs kick in. Continue reading...

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  • Trump news at a glance: state department plans mass layoffs in line with president’s ‘America First’ policy

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  • Federal officers use force on protesters during immigration raids at California farms – as it happened

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  • What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment Inquiry

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  • The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate Republicans

    On Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a

  • Why ‘Bidenomics’ Isn’t Working For Biden

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  • Why Biden Is Losing Support Among Voters Of Color

    Among the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll

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