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Matt Lewis: The Un-Dynamic Duo

“Donald Trump has made politics into a dystopian reality show he loves to host, but Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are playing by the old rules — and the mismatch may cause Democrats to get blamed for a … Continue reading

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Chris Cillizza: The Dirty Little Secret That Led Democrats To a Government Shutdown

“The government shutdown isn’t just about policy fights over Obamacare subsidies or Donald Trump. At its core, it’s about politics — and one politician in particular: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. In this video, Chris Cillizza breaks down how AOC’s pressure on the … Continue reading

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Kate Bolduan: This Is An American Public That Is Willing To Go To A Shutdown

“Kate Bolduan talks with CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten about the public opinion surrounding the government shutdown.” Source:CNN Kate Bolduan & Harry Enten. From CNN As my colleague Derik Schneider wrote last Friday. As you’ll see, Derik is not impressed … Continue reading

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Bill Scher: The Democrats Shutdown Strategy Is Bad

“The president’s decision to threaten mass layoffs of federal workers should prompt Democrats to shift course. With little chance of passage for legislation to keep the federal government open before the new fiscal year begins on October 1, President Donald … Continue reading

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Chris Cillizza: Why Republicans Are Suddenly PANICKING Over Jeffrey Epstein

“Republicans in Washington are sounding the alarm over a move that could force the release of the Department of Justice’s files on Jeffrey Epstein. Kentucky Rep. Tom Massie says he now has the magic number — 218 votes — thanks … Continue reading

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Bill Scher: Ezra Klein (Almost) Gets It Right

“Democrats shouldn’t abet authoritarianism by supporting MAGA spending bills. But neither should they own a government shutdown. There’s a better way. The headline of Ezra Klein’s buzzy New York Times column—“Stop Acting Like This Is Normal”—is correct, because “Democrats cannot … Continue reading

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Chris Cillizza: Donald Trump Said No Lewd Letter To Jeffrey Epstein Existed

“That looks a WHOLE lot like what the Wall Street Journal described back in July: The letter bearing Trump’s name, which was reviewed by the Journal, is bawdy—like others in the album. It contains several lines of typewritten text framed … Continue reading

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Inside Politics With Dana Bash: America Lost Jobs For The First Time Since 2020

“Friday’s jobs report painted a miserable picture of the labor market in practically every metric. In addition to the weaker-than-expected monthly total of 22,000 jobs added last month and the revised June figures showing the economy shed jobs for the … Continue reading

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Ben Meiselas & Doug Jones: The Ghislaine Maxwell Meeting With DOJ

“MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on GOP Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson failing to successfully cover up Trump’s dark past during recess and Meiselas interviews former Alabama Senator and top Alabama federal prosecutor Doug Jones about his response to what is … Continue reading

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CBS News: New Push From Lawmakers to Release Epstein Files as Congress Returns From Recess

“Democrats in Congress are making a new push for files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case as lawmakers return from their August recess. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on that and the looming government shutdown deadline.” Source:CBS … Continue reading

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