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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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Tara Palmeri: EXCLUSIVE: Deciding Vote Blocking Epstein Files Tied To Ghislaine Maxwell

“What hidden connections could a U.S. senator have to Jeffrey Epstein’s inner circle? In this exclusive episode, reporter and researcher Abi Baker and I to dive into my bombshell investigation from The Red Letter, uncovering Senator Lisa Murkowski’s ties to … 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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Forbes Magazine: Watch The Moment When Senate Republicans Table Motion To Compel DOJ To Release Epstein Files

“On Wednesday night, Senate Republicans, with the exception of Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), voted to table Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) vote to compel the DOJ to release the Epstein Files.” Source:Forbes Magazine with … 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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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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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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Senator Joni Ernst Won’t Run For Reelection in 2026

“Is Iowa a bellweather? Too early to tell, but the news is good! MAGA Senator Joni Ernst likely has some sooper dooper secret internal polling that scared the snot outta her. Tillis, Tuberville, McConnell also are OUT!” Source:Cheri Jacobus having … Continue reading

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Nick Gillespie: Did MAGA Kill The Tea Party?

“Former Rep. Justin Amash and Fox News’ Kennedy join Nick Gillespie to examine how MAGA populism reshaped the Tea Party’s limited-government mission, why Congress no longer acts as a check on power, and what it will take to spark a … Continue reading

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Gary Kasparov: If It’s Far-Right vs. Far-Left, The Far-Right Wins

“If people feel they’re being forced to choose between two extremes, the majority will always tack right. Earlier in the week, I threw this quick observation up on Substack Notes: Lost elections are rigged, won elections are fair. Good job … Continue reading

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