FiveThirtyEight: “To be sure, this shift is small — Fox News is still king among Republicans. But the growing popularity of OANN and Newsmax is important: According to our research, Republicans’ stances on certain issues might be better predicted by their television news habits than by whether they identify as conservative, moderate or liberal.”
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Job Growth Much Better Than Expected
“The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in May, countering fears of a slowdown in the labor market and likely reducing the Federal Reserve’s impetus to lower interest…
A Few Thoughts for the End of the Week
Judging the presidential race solely by the polls, you would have to call it a dead heat. Donald Trump is leading in the FiveThirtyEight national polling average by 1.2% and…
A Credibility Crisis at the Washington Post
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis CEO is facing a crisis of confidence within his own paper after revelations that he pushed back reporting on his involvement in the British phone…
Quote of the Day
“Well revenge does take time, I will say that. And sometimes revenge can be justified… I have to be honest. Sometimes it can.” — Donald Trump, in an interview with…
Nancy Mace’s Questionable Expenses
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) appears to have overcharged a Congressional program that refunds members for living expenses while in D.C. by about $8,900, Punchbowl News reports.Save to Favorites
Dead Heat In Virginia
A new Fox News poll in Virginia finds Joe Biden and Donald Trump tied in the presidential race, 48% to 48%. Key takeaway: “While Biden leads among Black voters, it…
The Ugly Truths About the Hunter Biden Trial
Ankush Khardori: “Almost every federal prosecutor — myself included — will at one point prosecute a case involving the unlawful purchase or possession of a firearm. Along with immigration and…
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Could the Trump Tax Cuts Just Expire?
“Huge pieces of Republicans’ 2017 tax law are scheduled to lapse after next year, and Democrats see that deadline as a rare chance to reset fiscal policy and raise taxes…
Halfway Through an Epic Election Year
“Halfway through the biggest election year in history, the results are in. The verdict: Expect the unexpected and don’t underestimate that voters are people with bills to pay,” the Wall…
The E.U. Is Voting
New York Times: “Hundreds of millions of voters across 27 nations will turn out this weekend to cast their ballots, but the European Parliament is the least powerful of the…
Office Building Losses Start to Pile Up
“Since the early days of the pandemic, owners of big buildings in New York and other large cities have been desperately hoping that the commercial real estate business would recover…
Alex Jones Agrees to Liquidate His Assets
“Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Thursday moved to liquidate his personal assets, agreeing to demands from the families of Sandy Hook victims whom he owes more than $1.5 billion…
The Scaramucci Guide
Just published: From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience by Anthony Scaramucci. Insights from “The Mooch.” Save to Favorites
Mike Johnson Likely Safe Through the Election
“Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has been the most avid ally of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s quest to overthrow Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). He voted with her to force Johnson’s ouster…
Trump Leads in Nevada
A new Fox News poll in Nevada finds Donald Trump leading Joe Biden in the presidential race, 50% to 45%. In a potential expanded race, the new survey finds Trump’s…
Senators Dominate Trump’s VP Shortlist
“Donald Trump’s search for a running mate has reached a more intensive phase, with his campaign requesting documents from at least eight contenders, half of whom are U.S. senators,” the…
Trump Can’t Carry a Gun But Could Control Nukes
“Donald Trump’s license to carry a gun is about to be revoked by the New York City Police Department (his concealed carry permit was suspended back in April 2023, after…
GOP Lawmakers Boo Capitol Police Over January 6
“Two former law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol from rioters during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection were jeered by state GOP lawmakers as they visited Pennsylvania’s House of…
George Santos Seeks Permission to Visit the Poconos
“George Santos, the former US congressman facing criminal charges, asked the judge in his case for permission to travel to the Poconos this summer,” Bloomberg reports. “Santos asked US District…