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These are the Republican votes to watch on the Trump megabill

A number of House Republicans — conservatives and moderates — have staked opposition to the party’s “big, … These are the Republican votes to watch on the Trump megabillRead more

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The GOP’s massive bill would add trillions of dollars to the country’s debt

The GOP tax cut and spending bill passed by the Senate this week is expected to … The GOP’s massive bill would add trillions of dollars to the country’s debtRead more

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Colorado Capitol replaces ‘distorted’ Trump portrait following monthslong backlash

After facing several months of backlash, the Colorado state Capitol has replaced a controversial portrait of … Colorado Capitol replaces ‘distorted’ Trump portrait following monthslong backlashRead more

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Trump says his relationship with one-time rival DeSantis now a ‘9.9’

They were bitter Republican rivals a year and a half ago, but President Donald Trump and … Trump says his relationship with one-time rival DeSantis now a ‘9.9’Read more

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Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam

The announcement came after President Trump in April proposed a steep 46% tariff on Vietnamese imports; … Trump announces trade deal with VietnamRead more

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Jeffries presses GOP lawmakers to find ‘John McCain-level courage’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday invoked the late-Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) dramatic and … Jeffries presses GOP lawmakers to find ‘John McCain-level courage’Read more

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NewsNation now basic cable’s fastest-growing channel

Just months after marking its 4-year anniversary, viewers have made NewsNation the fastest-growing channel among basic … NewsNation now basic cable’s fastest-growing channelRead more

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House Democrats demand closure of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

House Democrats are calling for the closure of Florida’s new migrant detention facility on a remote site … House Democrats demand closure of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’Read more

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Kirsten Gillibrand apologizes to Zohran Mamdani over ‘jihad’ claim

New York senator had claimed that Democratic nominee for mayor had made ‘references to global jihad’ … Kirsten Gillibrand apologizes to Zohran Mamdani over ‘jihad’ claimRead more

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How Trump’s big bill will supercharge his immigration crackdown

Critics warn the staggering $170bn sum dedicated to Ice in the bill will threaten humanitarian protections … How Trump’s big bill will supercharge his immigration crackdownRead more

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Maine can’t afford to lose federal funding, governor says

Maine Gov. Janet Mills speaks with NPR’s Leila Fadel about how President Trump’s massive tax and … Maine can’t afford to lose federal funding, governor saysRead more

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MAGA rival attempts to push longtime Trump ally out of Senate

A top Senate ally of President Donald Trump is facing a primary challenge from the right.  … MAGA rival attempts to push longtime Trump ally out of SenateRead more

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Musk takes a break from slamming BBB, doles out praise for Trump amid Israel ceasefire announcement

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk put a pause on bashing President Donald Trump‘s “big, beautiful … Musk takes a break from slamming BBB, doles out praise for Trump amid Israel ceasefire announcementRead more

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Dems at a crossroads as establishment plans ‘Project 2029’ while socialist candidate wins NYC mayoral primary

Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani’s New York City primary win indicated a generational departure from the establishment … Dems at a crossroads as establishment plans ‘Project 2029’ while socialist candidate wins NYC mayoral primaryRead more

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NY Dems who have yet to endorse Mamdani unite in his defense against Trump

New York Democrats, who have been reluctant to endorse socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani after he secured … NY Dems who have yet to endorse Mamdani unite in his defense against TrumpRead more

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ICE flips script on Los Angeles mayor after telling authorities to ‘go home’

Immigration and Customs Enforcement clapped back at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass after she suggested that … ICE flips script on Los Angeles mayor after telling authorities to ‘go home’Read more

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Inside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: The new migrant detention facility erected at an abandoned Everglades airport

President Donald Trump on Tuesday visited “Alligator Alcatraz” — the newest illegal immigrant detention facility in … Inside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: The new migrant detention facility erected at an abandoned Everglades airportRead more

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Trump vows to ‘save New York City’ from Zohran Mamdani: ‘I hold all the levers’

President Donald Trump vowed to “save New York City” from mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday. … Trump vows to ‘save New York City’ from Zohran Mamdani: ‘I hold all the levers’Read more

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Denaturalization is a Stark Threat to All Citizenship

I want to focus your attention on this new piece by Josh Kovensky on the DOJ … Denaturalization is a Stark Threat to All CitizenshipRead more

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Trump and Musk are at it again — and this time, it’s personal 

President Trump and his billionaire financier Elon Musk are at war, again — this time over … Trump and Musk are at it again — and this time, it’s personal Read more

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    Claims about celebrity donations to Texas spread on Facebook

  • Scott Jennings - Are 5 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients watching TV all day? That’s unsupported

    Almost 5 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients “simply choose not to work” and “spend six hours a day socializing and watching television.”

  • Timeline: What the Trump administration has said about Epstein files release

    What the Trump admin has said about Epstein files release

  • Social Media - Texas floods fact-check: NWS and NOAA cut jobs, but Trump hasn't ‘defunded’ them

    The Trump administration “has defunded not only the National Weather Service but also what’s known as NOAA.”

  • Hakeem Jeffries - Permanent tax breaks for billionaires, temporary for everyone else? That’s exaggerated

    President Donald Trump’s tax law has “tax breaks for billionaires, permanent; tax breaks for everybody else, expire.”

The Atlantic

  • He Spent His Life Trying to Prove That He Was a Loyal U.S. Citizen. It Wasn’t Enough.

    How Joseph Kurihara lost his faith in America

  • Zohran Mamdani’s Lesson for the Left

    The New York City mayoral primary showcased a better kind of politics than progressives are used to.

  • What Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Understand About Soldiers

    Lethality alone doesn’t win wars.

  • Trump’s New Favorite General

    Dan “Razin” Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, doesn’t want the spotlight—but with this White House, there’s no avoiding it.

  • The Man Who Thinks Medicaid Cuts Won’t Cut Medicaid

    In Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration has picked an especially unfortunate spokesperson.

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Real clear politics

  • Chesapeake Bay Is Stagnating. Here's What Could Help
  • The Emptiness of AI Ethics

    What happened to Grok? Recent updates to the X website's built-in chatbot have caused shockwaves, with Grok referring to itself as MechaHitler, propagating antisemitic talking points, fantasising about rape, and blaming Mossad for the death of Jeffrey Epstein. The offensive posts have now been removed. At the time of writing, Grok seems unable to respond [...]Read More...

  • Tom Wolfe's Sociology of the Weird

    Halfway into their famous 1964 road trip from La Honda, California, to New York City, Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters pulled up to a beach on Lake Pontchartrain and dropped acid. For the intrepid travelers, worn out by the July heat after days on the road in their exuberantly decorated Universal Harvester school bus, which wasn't air-conditioned, the tepid Louisiana lake water was a welcome relief

  • Political Theater Makes Bad Drama

    A little ambiguity would have made ‘Inherit the Wind' a far better play.

  • Calling On the Eagle Forum To Add to Its Legacy of Liberty

    Phyllis Schlafly looms large in any history of the conservative movement. Schlafly didn't just galvanize women who'd been historically sidelined in policy debates, she also brought the ideas of limited government into the mainstream of America's national conversation. Her self-published 1964 manifesto, "A Choice Not an Echo," sold 3 million copies and helped fuel Barry Goldwater's rise to national prominence, planting the seeds of the Reagan Revolution.

The Atlantic

  • He Spent His Life Trying to Prove That He Was a Loyal U.S. Citizen. It Wasn’t Enough.

    How Joseph Kurihara lost his faith in America

  • Zohran Mamdani’s Lesson for the Left

    The New York City mayoral primary showcased a better kind of politics than progressives are used to.

  • What Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Understand About Soldiers

    Lethality alone doesn’t win wars.

  • Trump’s New Favorite General

    Dan “Razin” Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, doesn’t want the spotlight—but with this White House, there’s no avoiding it.

  • The Man Who Thinks Medicaid Cuts Won’t Cut Medicaid

    In Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration has picked an especially unfortunate spokesperson.

Talking Points Memo

  • Welp

    Neil Jacobs, the nominee to run National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (which includes the National Weather Service), pledged to work...

  • There’s Always Going to be a Conspiracy Theory

    There are plenty of legitimate questions swirling around the devastating flooding in Texas last weekend that left at least 100...

  • The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come

    This article first appeared at ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive...

  • Only KBJ Recognizes the Historic Stakes of Trump’s Purges

    A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version....

  • How the ‘Seven Mountains Mandate’ Is Linked to Political Extremism in the US

    This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at The Conversation. Vance...

Fox News

  • Hawley moves to block China's buy-up of US farmland as Trump admin sounds alarm

    Sen. Hawley's bill aims to counter Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland, especially near military bases, which officials call a security concern.

  • 10 reasons the DOJ and FBI face backlash over Epstein files flop

    DOJ leaders are facing criticism and resignation calls from one-time supporters after they ended their inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case without releasing new files.

  • Massachusetts bill would force ICE agents to unmask

    New Massachusetts legislation targeting masked ICE agents joins similar Democratic proposals at the federal level, drawing criticism from President Trump.

  • 'Gut check time': Dissent among Senate GOP ranks threatens to reduce Trump's spending cut demand

    Republican senators divided on $9.4 billion cuts to USAID and public broadcasting as leadership plans amendment process for the White House's rescissions package.

  • New book reveals what Obama and 'conqueror' Trump chatted about in viral moment during Carter's funeral

    President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama shared a friendly chat about golf during President Jimmy Carter's funeral, creating a viral moment of bipartisanship before Trump's return to office.

The Hill

  • Crockett accuses Trump of being 'racist and wrong' for 'blatantly offensive' remark to Liberian leader

    Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) criticized President Trump for being "racist and wrong" after he complimented Liberian President Joseph Boakai on his English skills, despite English being the official language of his country.

  • Student protesters selected for investigation drawn from pro-Israel website

    Immigration officials relied in part on a shadowy online blacklist to single out pro-Palestinian campus activists for investigation, a senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official testified Wednesday. Peter Hatch, assistant director of intelligence for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), said that he was given a list of names for his team to investigate in March, and...

  • Booker hauls in $10M after marathon speech, breaking personal record

    Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) Senate campaign said on Thursday it raised $10 million in the second quarter of the year, breaking a personal record in the wake of a marathon speech he gave on Capitol Hill that drew national headlines. The haul includes funds raised for his Senate campaign account as well as the Booker...

  • Watch live: Forest Service chief testifies before Senate

    National Forest Service (NFS) Chief Tom Schultz on Thursday will testify before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about the agency's fiscal 2026 budget request. The request, unveiled in May, includes steep cuts to the NFS workforce while prioritizing "forest management, including timber sales, hazardous fuels removal, mineral extraction, grazing, and wildlife habitat management."...

  • The ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ is delivering on Republican promises

    The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" is a historic win for American families, workers, seniors, small businesses and servicemembers, delivering on President Trump's promises to cut taxes, secure the border, restore the economy and put working families first.

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  • Judge to weigh blocking Trump on birthright citizenship despite supreme court ruling – US politics live

    US district judge to grant class action status to a lawsuit seeking to represent any babies whose citizenship status would be threatened My colleagues Johana Bhuiyan and Nick Robins-Early have a great deep dive this morning on how Linda Yaccarino, the X CEO who stepped down this week, was set up to fail: In May 2023, when Linda Yaccarino, an NBC advertising executive, joined what was then still known as Twitter, she was given a tall order: repair the company’s relationship with advertisers after a chaotic year of being owned by Elon Musk. But just weeks after she became CEO, Musk posted an antisemitic tweet that drove away major brands like Disney, Paramount, NBCUniversal, Comcast, Lionsgate and Warner Bros Discovery to pause their advertising on the platform. Musk delivered an apology for the tweet later at a conference – which he called the worst post he’s ever done – but it came with a message to advertisers, specifically the Disney CEO Bob Iger: “Go fuck yourselves”. Yaccarino was in the audience of the conference. Continue reading...

  • Trump officials axed an online portal for its key climate report. Read it in full here

    Guardian makes legally mandated gold standard report widely available after administration deleted websiteThe future of the US government’s premier climate crisis report is perilously uncertain after the Trump administration deleted the website that housed the periodic, legally mandated assessments that have been produced by scientists over the past two decades.Five national climate assessments have been compiled since 2000 by researchers across a dozen US government agencies and outside scientists, providing a gold standard report to city and state officials, as well as the general public, of global heating and its impacts upon human health, agriculture, water supplies, air pollution and other aspects of American life. Continue reading...

  • Bhutan tried to erase us. Now, Trump’s America is helping | Lok Darjee

    The administration has deported over two dozen refugees back to the very nation that tried to erase us. Democrats must speak upIn mid-March 2025, I sat quietly in the back of a small, crowded room at the Asian Refugees United center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, surrounded by members of the Bhutanese diaspora. The silence was heavy, thick with fear and uncertainty. This modest office, once a vibrant hub for refugee youth, cultural celebrations, and literary competitions, had become an impromptu crisis center, where community leaders scrambled to make sense of the Trump administration’s escalating immigration crackdown on Bhutanese refugees across the country.Robin Gurung, the organization’s executive director, briefly outlined our legal rights. Another organizer then read aloud the names of those detained, awaiting deportation – or worse, already deported to Bhutan, the very country that once expelled them. Continue reading...

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  • Redrawing Texas: the Republican plan to stack the decks for the midterms

    Redistricting gives Republicans in the state the opportunity to ‘increase their strength and numbers’, experts sayExperts, politicians and concerned Texans say their state could be a blueprint for Republican efforts to stave off losses in next year’s elections, with some calling the GOP division a “festering wound” in Texas – all while Donald Trump stacks the deck against potential Democratic inroads.Last month, nearly 150 people showed up at a Tarrant county commissioners court meeting in north Texas. The packed building wasn’t used to such a high volume of visitors, but the day’s key vote had been hotly contested for weeks. Continue reading...

Politico

  • Josh Cowen is launching a congressional bid in a swing Michigan district

    The Michigan State University professor is making education and affordability central to his campaign.

  • Musk announces arrival of new ‘America Party’ after Trump split

    The billionaire donor has teased the launch of a third party ever since his megabill squabble with Trump.

  • The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

    Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

  • Dems are gearing up to weaponize Trump’s megabill

    House Democrats see an opportunity to expand the battleground, going on offense into red areas across the country and recruiting candidates deep into Republican territory.

  • This Pennsylvania Republican withstood pressure on the megabill. Here’s why.

    Brian Fitzpatrick, who won his seat in 2016, faces a serious Democratic challenger next year.

NPR

  • DOGE keeps gaining access to sensitive data. Now, it can cut off billions to farmers

    DOGE recently gained high-level access to a database that controls government payments and loans to farmers and ranchers across the U.S.

  • What Makes Us Free?

    What's the role of government in society? What do we mean when we talk about individual responsibility? What makes us free? 'Neoliberalism' might feel like a squishy term that's hard to define and understand. But this ideology, founded by a group of men in the Swiss Alps, is a political project that has dominated our economic system for decades. In the name of free market fundamentals, the forces behind neoliberalism act like an invisible hand, shaping almost every aspect of our lives. This episode originally ran as "Capitalism: What Makes Us Free?" Please add the following after each blurb on podcast and webpages: To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.

  • U.S. issues sanctions against United Nations investigator probing abuses in Gaza

    The State Department's decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, follows an unsuccessful campaign to force her removal.

  • Trump sets 50% tariff rate for Brazil, blasting treatment of former far-right president

    President Trump defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting an attempted coup following his loss in the 2022 election.

  • Former White House doctor declines to testify in GOP probe of Biden's mental acuity

    Kevin O'Connor cited doctor-patient confidentiality and his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in deciding not to answer questions from Republicans on the House Oversight Committee.

Five Thirty Eight

  • What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment Inquiry

    Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration

  • The Second GOP Debate Could Be Smaller, With Or Without Trump

    The second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one

  • 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

    Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same

  • 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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